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Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

01 March 2024

The scheme is aimed at encouraging more people back onto public transport and into offices on that day.


BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

01 March 2024

The streaming service has 3.75 million subscribers in eight countries.


Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

01 March 2024

Across the UK, property values increased by 1.2% annually in February, following a 0.2% fall in January, Nationwide Building Society said.


What the papers say – March 1

What the papers say – March 1

What the papers say – March 1

01 March 2024

A range of stories feature across Friday’s front pages.


11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

01 March 2024

The cause of the fire is not yet known.


‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

01 March 2024

The political firebrand was declared the new MP for Rochdale after a divisive campaign.


George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

01 March 2024

The contest in Rochdale has seen accusations of intimidation and divisiveness, but resulted in a majority for Mr Galloway of more than 5,000 votes.


George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

01 March 2024

The Scot has become an MP for the third time after another heated campaign.


US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

01 March 2024

Among those paying tribute was Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles.


Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

01 March 2024

National Trust predicts a draw-out spring blooming season with ‘ripples of blossom’ across the country – barring a prolonged cold snap.


TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

01 March 2024

The record label said it recognises the dispute ‘might be uncomfortable at the moment’ for songwriters.


Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

01 March 2024

George Galloway’s party has said the controversial Scot is on course to return to the House of Commons.


Tony Hudgell honoured by hospital in thanks for fundraising efforts

Tony Hudgell honoured by hospital in thanks for fundraising efforts

Tony Hudgell honoured by hospital in thanks for fundraising efforts

01 March 2024

The nine-year-old has raised £1.8 million for charity and was thanked for his efforts with a surprise.


Polls close in divisive Rochdale by-election

Polls close in divisive Rochdale by-election

Polls close in divisive Rochdale by-election

29 February 2024

George Galloway has emerged as the favourite after Labour withdrew its support from candidate Azhar Ali.


Brianna Ghey’s mother discusses concerns over online safety with Rishi Sunak

Brianna Ghey’s mother discusses concerns over online safety with Rishi Sunak

Brianna Ghey’s mother discusses concerns over online safety with Rishi Sunak

29 February 2024

Esther Ghey held a video call with the Prime Minister and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan.


Rishi Sunak’s vow to clear asylum backlog caused ‘perverse’ decisions – report

Rishi Sunak’s vow to clear asylum backlog caused ‘perverse’ decisions – report

Rishi Sunak’s vow to clear asylum backlog caused ‘perverse’ decisions – report

29 February 2024

In December 2022, the Prime Minister pledged to ‘abolish’ a 92,000-strong backlog of asylum claims by the end of 2023.


Chancellor urged to keep cost of living support for vulnerable families

Chancellor urged to keep cost of living support for vulnerable families

Chancellor urged to keep cost of living support for vulnerable families

29 February 2024

Almost 90 parliamentarians said scrapping the Household Support Fund would push more people into poverty and destitution.


MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices

MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices

MP makes bid to ban offering or advertising LGBT conversion practices

29 February 2024

Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle said his Conversion Practices (Prohibition) Bill would also offer protections, including to parents.


Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

Strictly stars remember ‘true gentleman’ Dave Myers following his death

29 February 2024

The late TV star took part in BBC One entertainment show Strictly Come Dancing in 2013.


Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

Essex Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight

29 February 2024

The Solihull MP said he was exploring his legal options after Essex Police dropped its investigation into allegations against him.


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