Last BHS stores close for final time after 88 years
Craig TaylorThe last BHS stores close their doors for the final time, ending an 88-year presence on the High Street. BBC News – UK
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Theresa May launches race audit of public services
Theresa May orders a review to expose any inequalities in the way ethnic minorities and white working class people are treated by public services such as the NHS, schools and the criminal justice system. BBC News – UK
Italy earthquake: At least three Britons killed, official says
At least three British citizens were among those killed in the earthquake in central Italy, an official from the town of Amatrice tells the BBC. BBC News – UK
Jeremy Corbyn angered by train seat row questions
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn reacts angrily to questions about whether he ignored empty seats before filming a piece about overcrowded trains. BBC News – UK
Seven day NHS pledge faces ‘staff shortages’
A confidential review of the government’s plans for a seven-day NHS has identified 13 risks, according to documents seen by two news organisations. BBC News – UK
Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB beat China to finish second in medal table
Great Britain finish above Olympic powerhouse China in second in the medal table at Rio – after beating their London 2012 total. BBC News – UK