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Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

18 January 2023

Global Energy Nigg Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) and Section 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.


Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

18 January 2023

The funding will include almost £10 million to create new waterfront gardens in the city of Bangor.


Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

18 January 2023

The Security Industry Authority has said it will investigate bribery claims made in an episode of BBC File on 4.


Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

18 January 2023

P&O Ferries said it has produced an ‘optimised’ sailing schedule in light of the 24-hour strike, known as the National Day of Action in France.


Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

18 January 2023

The Infected Blood Inquiry heard closing submissions made on behalf of the Government on Wednesday.


Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

18 January 2023

The broadcaster previously brought a case against HMRC over the income tax and national insurance the body said was due.


Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

18 January 2023

The John Muir Trust and the Assynt Crofters’ Trust have locked horns once again over deer culling policies.


NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

18 January 2023

More strikes in England and Wales have been announced as the pay row with the Government continues.


Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

18 January 2023

The 76-year-old said he was in hospital for three months after being put in an induced coma after falling seriously ill with Covid in March 2020.


Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

18 January 2023

Curlers Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff, Mili Smith and Victoria Drummond and coach David Murdoch were made MBE’s at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

18 January 2023

Rishi Sunak said there should be ‘no place to hide’ for offenders within the police service.


Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

18 January 2023

Three others managed to escape the fire, Northumbria Police said.


Ex-Cabinet minister’s comments over nurses using food banks branded ‘heartless’

Ex-Cabinet minister’s comments over nurses using food banks branded ‘heartless’

Ex-Cabinet minister’s comments over nurses using food banks branded ‘heartless’

18 January 2023

Simon Clarke, Liz Truss’s levelling up secretary, said in a radio interview the debate over nurses’ pay has ‘got way out of hand’.


Government should appoint special mental health tsar, say MPs and peers

Government should appoint special mental health tsar, say MPs and peers

Government should appoint special mental health tsar, say MPs and peers

18 January 2023

A joint parliamentary committee has recommended the appointment of a Mental Health Commissioner to oversee reforms.


Keyham jury watches digital montage of killings

Keyham jury watches digital montage of killings

Keyham jury watches digital montage of killings

18 January 2023

The inquest in Exeter heard the digital package enabled Devon and Cornwall detectives to put together a detailed minute-by-minute timeline of events.


Gunman Jake Davison did not plan killings, police officer tells inquest

Gunman Jake Davison did not plan killings, police officer tells inquest

Gunman Jake Davison did not plan killings, police officer tells inquest

18 January 2023

The 22-year-old spent ‘less than 10 minutes’ on incel sites before carrying out the killings, an inquest has been told.


Church criticised for not fully reversing same-sex marriage ban

Church criticised for not fully reversing same-sex marriage ban

Church criticised for not fully reversing same-sex marriage ban

18 January 2023

Equality campaigners and MPs have complained after the Church of England voted to bless gay civil marriages for the first time.


Levelling up funding boosts 10 projects across Scotland

Levelling up funding boosts 10 projects across Scotland

Levelling up funding boosts 10 projects across Scotland

18 January 2023

The projects include a new ferry for the Fair Isle on Shetland.


King asks for Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for public good

King asks for Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for public good

King asks for Crown Estate wind farm profits to be used for public good

18 January 2023

Conscious of the cost of living, Charles has requested that surplus from a £1bn-a-year deal does not go to fund the royal household.


Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

Extinction Rebellion throw black paint over Michael Gove’s office

18 January 2023

XR said the protest is over Mr Gove’s decision to green-light a new coal mine in Cumbria.


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