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BBC predicts deficit will increase to £492m amid ‘significant strain’

BBC predicts deficit will increase to £492m amid ‘significant strain’

28 March 2024

The corporation had an operating deficit of £220 million in 2022/23.


Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove

Thames Water management, not bill payers, must carry the can, says Gove

28 March 2024

The Communities Secretary branded the water company’s leaders ‘a disgrace’ and claimed the firm had acted in an ‘arrogant way’ towards its customers.


UK records ‘highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables’

UK records ‘highest ever share of electricity generation by renewables’

28 March 2024

A quarterly record of 51.5% marks the first time more than half of all UK generation came from renewable sources, the Government said.


BBC explains decision to use AI to recreate voice of dying person

BBC explains decision to use AI to recreate voice of dying person

28 March 2024

It comes after an actress was told her services would no longer be required.


Queen inundated with goodwill messages for King and Kate after Maundy service

Queen inundated with goodwill messages for King and Kate after Maundy service

28 March 2024

Camilla stood in for her husband at Worcester Cathedral during the historic Royal Maundy Service.


Strong demand for skincare helps Boots sales grow further

Strong demand for skincare helps Boots sales grow further

28 March 2024

Boots’ UK boss Sebastian James said he is pleased to see “positive momentum” continue in recent months.


First Minister holds out hope of ‘potential support’ for axed book festival

First Minister holds out hope of ‘potential support’ for axed book festival

28 March 2024

Humza Yousaf described the Aye Write event, which has been cancelled this year, as a ‘cultural icon’.


Independent reaches deal to take over BuzzFeed in the UK

Independent reaches deal to take over BuzzFeed in the UK

28 March 2024

The deal will bring together two brands which once challenged how the media landscape worked.


Japanese retailer Muji’s European arm set to call in administrators

Japanese retailer Muji’s European arm set to call in administrators

28 March 2024

The business, which has six stores in London and one in Birmingham, announced its intention to appoint administrators.


Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

Tony Blackburn hijacks BBC Radio 2 show to mark 60 years of pirate radio

28 March 2024

The DJ, 81, worked on pirate stations Radio Caroline and Radio London in the 1960s.


Man denies Hamas support at Whitehall protest

Man denies Hamas support at Whitehall protest

28 March 2024

The defendant, who wore Islamic dress, was granted conditional bail ahead of a further hearing on May 30.


Footage shows knife-wielding teenager attacking London Deliveroo rider

Footage shows knife-wielding teenager attacking London Deliveroo rider

28 March 2024

Lewis Livingstone, 19, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years’ imprisonment earlier this month.


Driver using city centre as ‘racetrack’ jailed for causing student’s death

Driver using city centre as ‘racetrack’ jailed for causing student’s death

28 March 2024

Joshua Gregory was travelling at speeds in excess of 80mph in a 30mph area when he drove through a red light and hit Oshada Jayasundera last December.


Yousaf accused of ‘ignoring’ warnings over hate crime law

Yousaf accused of ‘ignoring’ warnings over hate crime law

28 March 2024

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act comes into force on April 1.


Starmer guarantees workers’ rights package amid speculation of watering down

Starmer guarantees workers’ rights package amid speculation of watering down

28 March 2024

Labour has said it will strengthen rights and protections for workers by banning zero hours contracts and ending fire and rehire practices.


Radio 5 Live hailed as ‘friendliest station’ on 30th birthday

Radio 5 Live hailed as ‘friendliest station’ on 30th birthday

28 March 2024

Messages congratulating the station have come in from famous faces including independent US senator Bernie Sanders.


What is behind Thames Water’s latest planned bill hike and ongoing cash crunch?

What is behind Thames Water’s latest planned bill hike and ongoing cash crunch?

What is behind Thames Water’s latest planned bill hike and ongoing cash crunch?

28 March 2024

The UK’s biggest water supplier has 16 million households across London and the South East.


Travelodge eyes Taylor Swift boost as sales hit £1bn

Travelodge eyes Taylor Swift boost as sales hit £1bn

28 March 2024

However, the budget hotel chain saw softer sales growth at the start of 2024, amid a quieter period for both business and leisure travel.


Justice behind closed doors: Number of cases dealt with hits record high

Justice behind closed doors: Number of cases dealt with hits record high

28 March 2024

Last year 787,403 criminal cases were dealt with by magistrates’ courts under the single justice procedure (SJP) in England and Wales.


UK airports bracing for two million British holidaymakers over Easter weekend

UK airports bracing for two million British holidaymakers over Easter weekend

28 March 2024

Turkey, Dubai and the Canary Islands are among the most popular destinations amid wet and windy weather forecast for the UK.


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