8 July 2005 (Friday)
- Sir Ian Blair, head of the Metropolitan Police, revises the death toll for the London bombs yesterday up to at least fifty. However, he states that it is doubtful the figure would top 100. (BBC)
- NHS dental charges are revised in England, and patients are now recommended to have a check up once every 18 months to two years, rather than the previous recommendation of every six months, the health minister, Rosie Winterton has announced. (The Guardian)
- Steven Gerrard signs a new four year contract with Liverpool F.C., just days after indicating he was leaving the club. (BBC)
- The 31st G8 summit finishes, with Tony Blair announcing a £28.8 bn boost in the aid given to developing countries. He also reports on the lack of progress on the issue of climate change. (BBC) Protestors block roads and bridges in Glasgow (IMC UK)
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