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Government turning waterways into open sewers, says opposition

Government turning waterways into open sewers, says opposition

Government turning waterways into open sewers, says opposition

31 March 2023

New data shows more than 300,000 spills last year, down from 2021 but because of dry weather, not water company action, the Environment Agency said.


Around 100 Northern Ireland groups to benefit from UK fund to replace EU support

Around 100 Northern Ireland groups to benefit from UK fund to replace EU support

Around 100 Northern Ireland groups to benefit from UK fund to replace EU support

31 March 2023

The announcement came 24 hours after European Social Fund cash was due to run out.


Sunak says voters will decide whether they think he is out of touch

Sunak says voters will decide whether they think he is out of touch

Sunak says voters will decide whether they think he is out of touch

31 March 2023

The Prime Minister visited Darlington as he campaigns for the Tories in the run-up to the May local elections.


Police officer jailed after photographing teenager’s breasts during night out

Police officer jailed after photographing teenager’s breasts during night out

Police officer jailed after photographing teenager’s breasts during night out

31 March 2023

Married father-of-four Paul Hinchcliffe resigned from South Yorkshire Police after the incident in a pub in Wath upon Dearne.


Amazon workers to stage more strikes in pay dispute

Amazon workers to stage more strikes in pay dispute

Amazon workers to stage more strikes in pay dispute

31 March 2023

The six days of action by workers in Coventry follow a series of stoppages earlier this year.


Deals site Wowcher faces watchdog probe over possible pressure selling

Deals site Wowcher faces watchdog probe over possible pressure selling

Deals site Wowcher faces watchdog probe over possible pressure selling

31 March 2023

The regulator is examining whether Wowcher ‘misled consumers by using countdown timers and other urgency claims’.


Judges reject energy firms’ challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Judges reject energy firms’ challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

Judges reject energy firms’ challenge over sale of collapsed provider Bulb

31 March 2023

Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon had challenged the Government’s handling of an ‘unfair sale process’ as ‘flawed and unlawful’.


GP who ran transgender clinic wins appeal after misconduct finding

GP who ran transgender clinic wins appeal after misconduct finding

GP who ran transgender clinic wins appeal after misconduct finding

31 March 2023

Helen Webberley, founder of website GenderGP, was found to have committed serious misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel.


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon face trial over baby death

31 March 2023

The aristocrat and her partner are charged with the manslaughter of baby Victoria, who was found dead in Brighton on March 1.


Tories leaving millions ‘worse off’ as council tax bills rise, Labour says

Tories leaving millions ‘worse off’ as council tax bills rise, Labour says

Tories leaving millions ‘worse off’ as council tax bills rise, Labour says

31 March 2023

Families in England face an average 5.1% hike in annual bills from Saturday.


21 years for man who murdered victim with horseshoe after argument on train

21 years for man who murdered victim with horseshoe after argument on train

21 years for man who murdered victim with horseshoe after argument on train

31 March 2023

Thomas Parker was struck on the head by Kirkpatrick Virgo after the pair argued over loud music.


Lloyds and NatWest groups plan 81 new bank closures

Lloyds and NatWest groups plan 81 new bank closures

Lloyds and NatWest groups plan 81 new bank closures

31 March 2023

It means that in the first three months of this year banks have earmarked 213 sites for closure across the country.


Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

Age ratings considered for sex education in schools as part of review

31 March 2023

The Department for Education said it would be leading the review but that it will be informed by an independent panel providing external expertise.


Government to fine utility companies for poor pothole repairs

Government to fine utility companies for poor pothole repairs

Government to fine utility companies for poor pothole repairs

31 March 2023

The initiative aims to make firms repair roads to the ‘best possible standard’.


Full list of NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and RBS branches to shut

Full list of NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and RBS branches to shut

Full list of NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and RBS branches to shut

31 March 2023

More bank branches are to close across the UK.


Sewage spills dropped by 19% in 2022, figures show

Sewage spills dropped by 19% in 2022, figures show

Sewage spills dropped by 19% in 2022, figures show

31 March 2023

Monitoring data covers 91% of storm overflows in England, which water companies are only supposed to use during and after heavy rain.


What to expect from the BBC’s social media review after Gary Lineker row

What to expect from the BBC’s social media review after Gary Lineker row

What to expect from the BBC’s social media review after Gary Lineker row

31 March 2023

The review will consider which freelancers are covered by the guidance.


Family pays tribute to ‘dearly loved’ church warden amid murder probe

Family pays tribute to ‘dearly loved’ church warden amid murder probe

Family pays tribute to ‘dearly loved’ church warden amid murder probe

31 March 2023

Beryl Purdy was found dead at her house in Broomfield, Somerset.


Spring Covid booster campaign gets under way next week

Spring Covid booster campaign gets under way next week

Spring Covid booster campaign gets under way next week

31 March 2023

Millions of people will be sent their initial invitations through the NHS app, where they can also book their appointment.


No arrests but FMQ protesters banned from Holyrood for six months

No arrests but FMQ protesters banned from Holyrood for six months

No arrests but FMQ protesters banned from Holyrood for six months

31 March 2023

Humza Yousaf’s inaugural question time as First Minister was interrupted five times on Thursday.


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