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Starmer faces Labour unease over use of Union flag in election campaign

Starmer faces Labour unease over use of Union flag in election campaign

30 March 2024

Some MPs and councillors have raised concerns about the impact of the Union flag in some communities.


Household energy bills about to fall to lowest point in two years

Household energy bills about to fall to lowest point in two years

30 March 2024

The average bill will fall by 12.3% from the current £1,928 for a typical dual fuel household in England, Scotland and Wales to £1,690 from April 1.


Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1

Households braced for host of essential bill increases from April 1

30 March 2024

Council tax, road tax, broadband, mobile, water and even stamps are all about to jump in price on or around the first of the month.


Some households will receive income and savings boosts during April

Some households will receive income and savings boosts during April

30 March 2024

April 6 marks the start of a new tax year, with various impacts on households’ incomes, some of which may help to offset rising bills.


Teachers turning to antidepressants and alcohol to cope with work – survey

Teachers turning to antidepressants and alcohol to cope with work – survey

30 March 2024

Nearly nine in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health in the last 12 months, according to an NASUWT union poll.


Spring clock change can impact investors response to company earnings – study

Spring clock change can impact investors response to company earnings – study

30 March 2024

Researchers say their findings are consistent with sleep-deprived investors mispricing and revisiting relevant information.


Teachers steering clear of Israel-Gaza debate, says Government adviser

Teachers steering clear of Israel-Gaza debate, says Government adviser

30 March 2024

Dame Sara Khan said teachers were steering clear of controversial issues because of fears of intimidation and harassment.


What the papers say – March 30

What the papers say – March 30

30 March 2024

A variety of stories feature across the front pages.


Tory MPs call for crime rates to be published for migrant nationalities

Tory MPs call for crime rates to be published for migrant nationalities

30 March 2024

The group, led by ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick, believe this would allow the Home Office to toughen restrictions on certain nations.


Young boy dies after being found in River Thames

Young boy dies after being found in River Thames

29 March 2024

At 6.23pm officers looking for Daniel Alaby found a child in the river, the Metropolitan Police said.


Young boy in critical condition after being found in River Thames

Young boy in critical condition after being found in River Thames

29 March 2024

Police said officers looking for Daniel Alaby found a child in the river.


Death of Louis Gossett Jr was not expected at all, says ex-personal assistant

Death of Louis Gossett Jr was not expected at all, says ex-personal assistant

29 March 2024

A wreath of white flowers was placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr to mark his death.


Counter-terror probe after Iranian TV journalist stabbed outside London home

Counter-terror probe after Iranian TV journalist stabbed outside London home

29 March 2024

Pouria Zeraati is in a stable condition after being attacked with a knife on Friday, Iran International said.


Sunak did not want to talk about reducing legal migration, says Jenrick

Sunak did not want to talk about reducing legal migration, says Jenrick

29 March 2024

Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick said a ‘fundamentally different approach’ is needed.


Donaldson allegations a ‘devastating revelation’ for DUP

Donaldson allegations a ‘devastating revelation’ for DUP

29 March 2024

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sex offences.


Actor Louis Gossett Jr remembered as ‘one of the best to ever do it’

Actor Louis Gossett Jr remembered as ‘one of the best to ever do it’

29 March 2024

The American actor became the first black man to win a supporting actor Oscar after he secured the gong for his role in An Officer And A Gentleman.


Royal clocks to be changed as British Summer Time begins

Royal clocks to be changed as British Summer Time begins

29 March 2024

A team of three horological conservators will work through the weekend to change more than 1,600 timepieces in the Royal Collection.


UK airdrops food aid into Gaza for second time

UK airdrops food aid into Gaza for second time

29 March 2024

The Royal Air Force parachuted more than 10 tonnes of aid, including rice, flour, oil, baby food, tinned goods and water to civilians on Good Friday.


Yousaf warns against using new hate crime law to make ‘vexatious’ complaints

Yousaf warns against using new hate crime law to make ‘vexatious’ complaints

29 March 2024

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act will come into force on Monday.


Edinburgh International Film Festival to collaborate with Festival Fringe

Edinburgh International Film Festival to collaborate with Festival Fringe

29 March 2024

The 77th edition of the EIFF will take place in August with ‘non-traditional’ venues among those being used to show films.


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