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Sunak mentions wife’s childcare shares in delayed register of interests

Sunak mentions wife’s childcare shares in delayed register of interests

Sunak mentions wife’s childcare shares in delayed register of interests

19 April 2023

The Prime Minister is under investigation over a possible failure to declare his interests.


One in three businesses faced cyber attacks last year, report says

One in three businesses faced cyber attacks last year, report says

One in three businesses faced cyber attacks last year, report says

19 April 2023

The figures come as many major firms have been faced with high-profile breaches in the past 12 months.


GSK workers to strike after rejecting pay offer at pharmaceutical giant

GSK workers to strike after rejecting pay offer at pharmaceutical giant

GSK workers to strike after rejecting pay offer at pharmaceutical giant

19 April 2023

Unite said 750 of its members have voted for strike action after rejecting a 6% pay offer and a one-off lump sum of £1,300.


London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebellion protest

London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebellion protest

London Marathon fans urged to avoid Parliament amid Extinction Rebellion protest

19 April 2023

The climate group said it has no plans to disrupt the event, despite the final stretch of the race intersecting with its planned protest.


Applicants choosing only competitive universities ‘unlikely’ to get many offers

Applicants choosing only competitive universities ‘unlikely’ to get many offers

Applicants choosing only competitive universities ‘unlikely’ to get many offers

19 April 2023

Ucas could reduce the number of choices that applicants can make as demand for places grows, Cambridge University admissions director says.


Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

Not enough being done to combat Russia-aligned threats, cyber chief warns

19 April 2023

Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden warned that the ‘cyber equivalent of the Wagner group’ posed a serious threat to the UK.


Women continue to be paid less in mental healthcare jobs, study shows

Women continue to be paid less in mental healthcare jobs, study shows

Women continue to be paid less in mental healthcare jobs, study shows

19 April 2023

Research for the Royal College of Psychiatrists showed women were being paid 6% less than their male colleagues.


Critically endangered foal born at Whipsnade Zoo gives keepers ‘immense’ hope

Critically endangered foal born at Whipsnade Zoo gives keepers ‘immense’ hope

Critically endangered foal born at Whipsnade Zoo gives keepers ‘immense’ hope

19 April 2023

The rare Przewalski’s foal was born on April 13.


No option off the table for TransPennine Express – Transport Secretary

No option off the table for TransPennine Express – Transport Secretary

No option off the table for TransPennine Express – Transport Secretary

19 April 2023

The FirstGroup-owned company’s passengers have suffered from widespread delays and cancellations over the past year.


What does the fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

What does the fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

What does the fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

19 April 2023

Inflation dropped to 10.1% in March after a surprise rise took it to 10.4% in the previous month.


At-risk pregnant women to get home diabetes test in world first

At-risk pregnant women to get home diabetes test in world first

At-risk pregnant women to get home diabetes test in world first

19 April 2023

Doctors at University Hospital Southampton are trialling a finger-prick test to be carried out at home.


Beer sales waver for Heineken as prices shoot up

Beer sales waver for Heineken as prices shoot up

Beer sales waver for Heineken as prices shoot up

19 April 2023

The owner of Amstel and Birra Moretti said average selling prices were 12% higher in the latest quarter compared with the previous year.


Veteran police chief says no UK force is institutionally racist

Veteran police chief says no UK force is institutionally racist

Veteran police chief says no UK force is institutionally racist

19 April 2023

Greater Manchester Police Chief Constable Stephen Watson said the label is unhelpful and misunderstood by members of the public.


Archbishop of Wales blesses cross to be used in King’s coronation

Archbishop of Wales blesses cross to be used in King’s coronation

Archbishop of Wales blesses cross to be used in King’s coronation

19 April 2023

The Cross of Wales will be seen by millions as it is carried into Westminster Abbey on May 6.


Disabled entrepreneurs face significant barriers to grow businesses – report

Disabled entrepreneurs face significant barriers to grow businesses – report

Disabled entrepreneurs face significant barriers to grow businesses – report

19 April 2023

Small Business Britain revealed that disabled founders were being held back despite an abundance of skill and ambition.


Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

19 April 2023

Tony Danker said his name had been wrongly associated with separate claims, including rape, which allegedly happened before he joined the CBI.


Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

19 April 2023

But it made clear that the current leaders of the school inspire confidence that it is now committed to child protection.


Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

19 April 2023

Harbour bosses said ‘good progress’ was being made following the leak of reservoir fluid on March 26.


Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

19 April 2023

The Unite union is balloting its NHS members on the Government’s pay offer, with the result due on April 28, but is preparing more industrial action.


Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

19 April 2023

Home buyers’ worries about rising living costs persist and sellers are open to negotiation, housing market experts said.


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