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Bellway set for lower volumes and selling prices amid interest rate hikes

Bellway set for lower volumes and selling prices amid interest rate hikes

Bellway set for lower volumes and selling prices amid interest rate hikes

13 June 2023

The Newcastle-based firm reported that the reservation rate for the four months to June 4 was down by around a quarter.


Most early-stage breast cancer patients will become long-term survivors – study

Most early-stage breast cancer patients will become long-term survivors – study

Most early-stage breast cancer patients will become long-term survivors – study

13 June 2023

Experts said that the majority of women with early stage breast cancer will beat the disease.


British Gas owner to post ‘significantly higher’ profits in household energy arm

British Gas owner to post ‘significantly higher’ profits in household energy arm

British Gas owner to post ‘significantly higher’ profits in household energy arm

13 June 2023

The energy giant has been boosted by regulatory changes which allowed it to reclaim some losses from selling at capped prices.


Cricketers share excitement and hopes to inspire next generation ahead of Ashes

Cricketers share excitement and hopes to inspire next generation ahead of Ashes

Cricketers share excitement and hopes to inspire next generation ahead of Ashes

13 June 2023

This summer will see the Men and Women’s Ashes run side-by-side.


Nottingham tram network suspended amid serious incident

Nottingham tram network suspended amid serious incident

Nottingham tram network suspended amid serious incident

13 June 2023

Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at several locations.


Unemployment rate falls unexpectedly as number in work hits record high

Unemployment rate falls unexpectedly as number in work hits record high

Unemployment rate falls unexpectedly as number in work hits record high

13 June 2023

The Office for National Statistics said the jobless rate fell to 3.8% in the three months to April from 3.9% in the previous quarter.


Demands to reform ‘out-of-date’ 1861 abortion law used to jail mother

Demands to reform ‘out-of-date’ 1861 abortion law used to jail mother

Demands to reform ‘out-of-date’ 1861 abortion law used to jail mother

13 June 2023

A 44-year-old was given a 28-month extended sentence after she admitted illegally procuring her own abortion late in her pregnancy.


Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Worst of storms passing but warnings remain for Scotland and Northern Ireland

13 June 2023

The Environment Agency says three flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, are also in place for areas along the River Weaver in west Cheshire.


Scouts paid out millions to abuse victims in UK over last decade – report

Scouts paid out millions to abuse victims in UK over last decade – report

Scouts paid out millions to abuse victims in UK over last decade – report

13 June 2023

The Scout Association told the BBC they are deeply sorry to anyone who suffered abuse.


Government has ‘abused, bullied and intimidated’ on small boats law

Government has ‘abused, bullied and intimidated’ on small boats law

Government has ‘abused, bullied and intimidated’ on small boats law

13 June 2023

The charge was levelled as the House of Lords again sat into the early hours debating the Illegal Migration Bill.


Street lights making it harder for glow-worms to mate – experts

Street lights making it harder for glow-worms to mate – experts

Street lights making it harder for glow-worms to mate – experts

13 June 2023

The glare of white artificial lights is preventing male beetles from finding females, scientists say.


Man serving life for Rikki Neave murder to challenge conviction at appeal court

Man serving life for Rikki Neave murder to challenge conviction at appeal court

Man serving life for Rikki Neave murder to challenge conviction at appeal court

13 June 2023

James Watson was handed a minimum term of 15 years at the Old Bailey in June last year after being found guilty of the six-year-old’s murder.


More young people are using TikTok to access news, research finds

More young people are using TikTok to access news, research finds

More young people are using TikTok to access news, research finds

13 June 2023

TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat users pay more attention to celebrities and influencers than journalists, says Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report.


Scrapping inheritance tax ‘not electoral slam dunk’, says think tank

Scrapping inheritance tax ‘not electoral slam dunk’, says think tank

Scrapping inheritance tax ‘not electoral slam dunk’, says think tank

13 June 2023

Conservative backbenchers have called for Rishi Sunak to abolish inheritance tax.


Government facing challenges in meeting latest smart meter rollout targets – NAO

Government facing challenges in meeting latest smart meter rollout targets – NAO

Government facing challenges in meeting latest smart meter rollout targets – NAO

13 June 2023

Just 57% of all meters in Great Britain are now smart, according to latest figures.


Less than half of children ‘have received a meaningful financial education’

Less than half of children ‘have received a meaningful financial education’

Less than half of children ‘have received a meaningful financial education’

13 June 2023

Around 5.4 million children in the UK do not not have the money skills they will need in adulthood, the Money and Pensions Service has estimated.


Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace

Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace

Sir Ian Rankin to receive knighthood at Buckingham Palace

13 June 2023

The author will be knighted for services to literature and charity.


‘Compassion and understanding needed when future of Grenfell Tower is decided’

‘Compassion and understanding needed when future of Grenfell Tower is decided’

‘Compassion and understanding needed when future of Grenfell Tower is decided’

13 June 2023

The tower stands in north Kensington, west London, covered in a protective wrap showing a green heart.


‘Frustration over lack of change six years on from Grenfell is turning to anger’

‘Frustration over lack of change six years on from Grenfell is turning to anger’

‘Frustration over lack of change six years on from Grenfell is turning to anger’

13 June 2023

An annual silent walk will take place in memory of those who died, with people encouraged to wear green to show they are united for justice.


What the papers say – June 13

What the papers say – June 13

What the papers say – June 13

13 June 2023

Politics dominates the front pages on Tuesday.


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