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Three British nationals missing after earthquake, Foreign Secretary says

Three British nationals missing after earthquake, Foreign Secretary says

Three British nationals missing after earthquake, Foreign Secretary says

07 February 2023

James Cleverley said the UK’s Crisis Response Hub is working to support at least 35 Britons caught up in the disaster.


NS&I launches new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, paying 4.20% interest

NS&I launches new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, paying 4.20% interest

NS&I launches new issue of its Green Savings Bonds, paying 4.20% interest

07 February 2023

Money invested in the bonds will help to finance green projects, such as preventing pollution and using energy more efficiently, NS&I said.


Sturgeon and Swinney constituencies to be hit in ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Sturgeon and Swinney constituencies to be hit in ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Sturgeon and Swinney constituencies to be hit in ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

07 February 2023

The Education Secretary, Scottish Greens education spokesman and Cosla finance spokeswoman will see their constituencies hit by strikes.


Child sex abuse victims ‘waiting more than 600 days to see attackers convicted’

Child sex abuse victims ‘waiting more than 600 days to see attackers convicted’

Child sex abuse victims ‘waiting more than 600 days to see attackers convicted’

07 February 2023

The centre says that despite the increase in recorded crimes and assessments, child abuse is under-reported.


Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics

Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle: Key statistics

07 February 2023

The Government is looking for its fifth housing minister in the space of 12 months.


Government looking to boost powers of Computer Misuse Act

Government looking to boost powers of Computer Misuse Act

Government looking to boost powers of Computer Misuse Act

07 February 2023

Proposed new powers include the ability for law enforcement agencies to seize IP addresses and domains.


NHS waiting list likely to ‘flatline’ for the next year, economists warn

NHS waiting list likely to ‘flatline’ for the next year, economists warn

NHS waiting list likely to ‘flatline’ for the next year, economists warn

07 February 2023

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the Government is unlikely to reach its waiting list targets this year.


Rapist Met Pc David Carrick jailed for life for ‘monstrous’ abuse of women

Rapist Met Pc David Carrick jailed for life for ‘monstrous’ abuse of women

Rapist Met Pc David Carrick jailed for life for ‘monstrous’ abuse of women

07 February 2023

Carrick previously admitted 49 charges, including 24 counts of rape.


BBC chair Richard Sharp denies role in loan for Boris Johnson before appointment

BBC chair Richard Sharp denies role in loan for Boris Johnson before appointment

BBC chair Richard Sharp denies role in loan for Boris Johnson before appointment

07 February 2023

Mr Sharp insisted he acted ‘in good faith’ as a ‘go-between’ for Mr Johnson’s cousin Sam Blyth and the Cabinet Secretary.


Green campaigners accuse BP boss Bernard Looney of rolling back climate promises

Green campaigners accuse BP boss Bernard Looney of rolling back climate promises

Green campaigners accuse BP boss Bernard Looney of rolling back climate promises

07 February 2023

Mr Looney has revealed a plan to funnel an extra billion dollars (£830 million) every year into oil and gas projects until the end of the decade.


Laura Whitmore’s TikTok and Instagram posts for alcohol brand banned

Laura Whitmore’s TikTok and Instagram posts for alcohol brand banned

Laura Whitmore’s TikTok and Instagram posts for alcohol brand banned

07 February 2023

The ads for The Muff Liquor Company, seen in July, featured Whitmore drinking alcohol while dancing energetically.


Compromise on protocol needed to restore government to Northern Ireland – Major

Compromise on protocol needed to restore government to Northern Ireland – Major

Compromise on protocol needed to restore government to Northern Ireland – Major

07 February 2023

The former PM said he was ‘baffled’ how the post-Brexit treaty was agreed in its current form.


Husband contacted police about gun licence days before Epsom College deaths

Husband contacted police about gun licence days before Epsom College deaths

Husband contacted police about gun licence days before Epsom College deaths

07 February 2023

George Pattison was found dead with his wife Emma Pattison, 45, and their daughter Lettie.


Bosses of major banks defend branch closures to MPs

Bosses of major banks defend branch closures to MPs

Bosses of major banks defend branch closures to MPs

07 February 2023

Chief executives from NatWest Group, Barclays UK, HSBC UK and Lloyds Banking Group appeared before the Treasury Committee.


‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

‘Assiduous’ efforts being made to balance budget, says Swinney

07 February 2023

The Deputy First Minister said some minor spending pledges will potentially be delayed to next year.


Jury retires to consider verdicts in trial of former MP accused of fraud

Jury retires to consider verdicts in trial of former MP accused of fraud

Jury retires to consider verdicts in trial of former MP accused of fraud

07 February 2023

Jared O’Mara, 41, represented the constituency of Sheffield Hallam from 2017 to 2019.


Wildlife charities accuse HS2 Ltd of undervaluing nature

Wildlife charities accuse HS2 Ltd of undervaluing nature

Wildlife charities accuse HS2 Ltd of undervaluing nature

07 February 2023

The Wildlife Trusts said HS2 Ltd is using an accounting tool that is ‘untested, out of date and fundamentally flawed’.


Two men jailed over knifepoint robbery at cyclist Mark Cavendish’s home

Two men jailed over knifepoint robbery at cyclist Mark Cavendish’s home

Two men jailed over knifepoint robbery at cyclist Mark Cavendish’s home

07 February 2023

Romario Henry and Ali Sesay targeted the Olympic star’s home in Ongar, Essex.


What is a digital pound and how would I use it?

What is a digital pound and how would I use it?

What is a digital pound and how would I use it?

07 February 2023

The Treasury and the Bank of England are designing a ‘digital pound’ which could be launched by the end of the decade.


Deaths of private school headteacher and family ‘a possible murder-suicide’

Deaths of private school headteacher and family ‘a possible murder-suicide’

Deaths of private school headteacher and family ‘a possible murder-suicide’

07 February 2023

Surrey Police have not released details of the cause of death but said investigators are confident no one else was involved.


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