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Why did the Bank of England raise interest rates and what will it mean for me?

Why did the Bank of England raise interest rates and what will it mean for me?

Why did the Bank of England raise interest rates and what will it mean for me?

23 March 2023

Interest rates were lifted to 4.25% from 4% on Thursday.


Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

Windsor Framework a ‘sticking plaster’, says DUP leader Donaldson

23 March 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he is looking forward to negotiating with the Prime Minister and the Northern Ireland Secretary.


Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris

Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris

Sunak’s new Brexit agreement is a done deal, says Heaton-Harris

23 March 2023

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said there can be ‘no renegotiating’ of the Windsor Framework.


Constable used police database to trace woman, misconduct hearing told

Constable used police database to trace woman, misconduct hearing told

Constable used police database to trace woman, misconduct hearing told

23 March 2023

Pc Jack Harrison, of Derbyshire Constabulary, is accused of using the woman’s car number plates to track her down.


Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

Bank of England ‘more optimistic’ UK can avoid recession as rates hiked again

23 March 2023

Interest rates were lifted to 4.25% from 4% in what economists think could be the final time that interest rates go up.


‘Teachers miss funerals and go to work sick for Ofsted inspections’

‘Teachers miss funerals and go to work sick for Ofsted inspections’

‘Teachers miss funerals and go to work sick for Ofsted inspections’

23 March 2023

Former teacher Amanda Bentham said she has also seen pupils with poor academic results asked not to attend school on inspection days.


Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

Scotland and north of England food bank usage highest in UK, figures show

23 March 2023

The figures show a UK-wide average of 3% of households reportedly using food banks in the 12 months to March 2022.


‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out

‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out

‘Jewel in the crown’ Covid-19 infection survey bows out

23 March 2023

The survey has provided vital information on the prevalence of the virus for nearly three years.


Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

Carol Vorderman in Twitter row with women’s minister over menopause hearing

23 March 2023

The former Countdown star said had been blocked by Maria Caulfield and called on her to ‘show some respect and resign’.


Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

Mordaunt: I pity Andrew Bridgen if he believes Covid conspiracy theories

23 March 2023

Independent MP Mr Bridgen was criticised by the Commons Leader after he asked about the prospect of digital ID cards.


Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

Cancer cells to be sent into space as part of childhood brain tumour research

23 March 2023

Researchers are hoping the microgravity experiments will help them understand more about diffuse midline glioma, which is incurable.


Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

Silence marks pandemic lockdown anniversary on ‘poignant day’

23 March 2023

A memorial event was held in Pollok Park, Glasgow, at noon on Thursday.


Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

Government urged to provide visas for people fleeing climate change disasters

23 March 2023

Hundreds of millions of people are expected to be displaced by climate change, with some likely to seek refuge in Britain.


Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

Accenture axing 19,000 jobs worldwide to slash costs

23 March 2023

The consulting firm confirmed the cuts will affect its 11,000-strong UK workforce.


Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

Police warning over ‘worrying’ trend of drivers watching films on phones

23 March 2023

Warwickshire Police said four drivers were caught engaged in this ‘worrying’ activity on the county’s motorways during a recent operation.


Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

23 March 2023

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the ban is effective immediately.


Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

Homophobic hammer attacker guilty of cemetery murder

23 March 2023

Erik Feld killed Ranjith Kankanamalage in Tower Hamlets in August 2021.


Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

Only 1% of £1.1 billion lost to fraudulent Covid grants recovered – watchdog

23 March 2023

The business department said that, while ‘no amount of error and fraud is acceptable’, it is not possible to retrieve everything.


European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

European farmers borrowed genes from hunter-gatherers to survive disease – study

23 March 2023

The findings suggest that mixing between the two groups resulted in mosaics of genetic variation that were acted upon by natural selection.


Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

Parliament blocks TikTok in latest ban on Chinese-owned app over security fears

23 March 2023

The Scottish Government also announced that it will follow ministers in Westminster by banning the video-sharing app from official devices.


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