/R E M I N D E R -- Media Advisory - Deputy Prime Minister's itinerary for Monday, July 29, 2024/

PA Media: UK News
Bruce Springsteen on Liam Payne: Music industry puts enormous pressure on youth
The veteran US rocker has been outspoken about his depression,
Yahoo Life
5 fruit myths dietitians want you to stop believing, including that it's bad for you because it contains sugar
Don’t let myths about fruit stop you from enjoying its many health benefits.
Cover Media
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Demi Moore gives update on Bruce Willis
Moore spoke candidly about her ex-husband at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival on Sunday, sharing her perspective on the Die Hard actor's diagnosis. "The disease is what the disease is. And I think you have to be in real deep acceptance of what that is," Moore said at the festival event, as reported by People. She was there to accept a Career Achievement in Acting Award. "But for where he's at, he is stable." Moore, who was married to Willis from 1987 to 2000 and shares three daughters, Rumer, Scout and Tallulah with him, expanded further:
CBC
How a group of non-runners launched P.E.I.'s 1st marathon 45 years ago
What we know as the P.E.I. Marathon is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend — but did you know the marathon is actually much older than that? The first marathon was held 45 years ago, in 1979, and grew out of the P.E.I. Roadrunners running club."It's exciting. In my life, I've had other passions, but this running business became a passion, primarily the promotion of running," Parker Lund told CBC Radio: Mainstreet host Matt Rainnie.Lund was the first president of the P.E.I. Roadrunners
BBC
Liam Payne's death 'indescribably painful', says Cheryl
The Girls Aloud singer shares a seven-year-old son, called Bear, with the One Direction star.
The Independent
Graham Norton Show viewers confused after thinking Bruce Springsteen was booed
Springsteen fans were quick to point out the error in this assumption
The Independent
Storm Ashley set to ravage parts of UK with winds of up to 80mph
First named storm of year set to bring threat to life in coastal areas, Met Office warns
PA Media: UK News
1,100 prisoners to be freed next week in second round of early releases
The Justice Secretary is expected to announce a review of sentencing during the week, which could look at reducing the use of short jail sentences.
Hello!
Harper Beckham nails off-duty chic in fuzzy knitwear and jeans
Victoria and David Beckham's youngest championed pastels during a father-daughter outing - see photos
The Independent
Staggering cost of Britain’s Brexit divorce revealed – and there’s billions more to pay EU
Exclusive: Starmer urged to reverse the damage done by Brexit by pursuing closer ties with Europe after vast costs of leaving bloc revealed
Reuters
Italian coastguard vessel picks up migrants from Albania to transfer them to Italy
An Italian coastguard vessel collected migrants held in reception centres in Albania on Saturday to transfer them to Italy, after a court ruling dealt a blow to Rome's plans to house migrants picked up at sea outside the EU. The Italian government vowed on Friday to push ahead with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship project to divert asylum-seekers abroad, saying it would appeal against the legal decision that migrants in reception centres in Albania should be taken to Italy.
Evening Standard
Seven gang members jailed for more than 100 years after revenge shooting after Peckham stabbing
The gang grabbed a shotgun and blades to attack rivals who had stabbed their friend, a court heard
The Laziali
Juventus vs Lazio | Serie A | Team News & Probable Lineups
Following the October international break, Lazio resume their Serie A campaign with a trip to Turin to take on the undefeated Juventus.The contest kicks off on Saturday, 20:45 local time at the Allian...
The Independent
Budget 2024 latest: Reeves’ stamp duty plans shake property market as benefits ‘to be cut by £3bn’
Speculation is mounting ahead of 30 October
BBC
Senior Unite official loses unfair dismissal claim
Howard Beckett had argued that the claims against him were “baseless”.
Investing.com
Why don’t stocks drop on bad news?
Despite a swirl of negative developments, U.S. equity markets continue to power higher, leaving many wondering why stocks seem impervious to bad news. As per analysts at Sevens Report, this resilience reflects a market that remains firmly anchored by two key beliefs: economic growth will remain stable, and the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates—conditions that continue to support bullish sentiment despite growing risks. The week kicked off on a shaky note, as inflation data revealed an uptick in the Consumer Price Index, marking the first increase this year.
The Canadian Press
Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
TOKYO (AP) — A man threw several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo Saturday, then crashed his car into the fencing of the prime minister's residence, Tokyo police said. There were no reports of injuries.
Reuters
Iran hosts joint naval drills with Russia and Oman in Indian Ocean, state media reports
The exercises, dubbed "IMEX 2024", are aimed at boosting "collective security in the region, expand multilateral cooperation, and display the goodwill and capabilities to safeguard peace, friendship and maritime security", the English-language Press TV said. Participants would practice tactics to ensure international maritime trade security, protect maritime routes, enhance humanitarian measures and exchange information on rescue and relief operations, it said.
The Canadian Press
Drone strike launched toward Israeli prime minister's house and at least 21 killed in Gaza strikes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s government said a drone was launched toward the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties as Iran’s supreme leader vowed that Hamas would continue its fight against Israel following the killing of the mastermind of last year’s deadly Oct. 7 attack.
Sky News
Whitehall to deliver plan to mutualise crisis-hit Post Office
Ministers are exploring plans to hand ownership of the Post Office to thousands of sub-postmasters across Britain in an historic shake-up at the 364 year-old institution. Sky News has learnt that the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has asked BCG, the management consultancy, to examine options for mutualising the Post Office. The work is said to be at an early stage, but is expected to result in a report being handed to Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, in the coming months, according to a government insider.

Toronto, Ontario

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11:00 a.m.	The Deputy Prime Minister will tour a housing development site and make an announcement. A media availability will follow.

	Notes for media: The media availability will begin at approximately 11:45 a.m. Media wishing to film the tour are asked to arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. Media wishing to cover the media availability only are asked to arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. Media must register by contacting mediare@fin.gc.ca.

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