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‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

‘War effort’ needed to insulate UK’s draughty homes and reach net zero

04 January 2023

Ministers should set an end date on oil and gas extraction from the North Sea, a committee of MPs has said


British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

British man, 33, shot and killed at guest house in St James, Jamaica

04 January 2023

The man was identified as Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from West London.


New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

New TUC boss calls for urgent meeting with Prime Minister

04 January 2023

Paul Nowak demands a change in government direction, saying ministers should open pay negotiations with unions.


Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

Queen ‘touched’ by book on corgi dynasty after author’s daughter wrote to palace

04 January 2023

Caroline L. Perry, author of children’s book The Corgi and the Queen, said her six-year-old Eloise was ‘so excited’ to hear from the late monarch.


The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

The Associates co-founder Alan Rankine dies aged 64

03 January 2023

The musician was behind hits including Party Fears Two and 18 Carat Love Affair.


Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

Hancock says farewell to his app and says ‘latest updates’ will be on TikTok

03 January 2023

The former health secretary and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! 2022 contestant launched the ‘Matt Hancock MP’ app in 2018.


Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

Eleanor Williams’ case put Barrow ‘through the wringer’, says local MP

03 January 2023

Barrow & Furness MP Simon Fell said he hoped that the local community could ‘heal and learn lessons that will better protect genuine victims’.


PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

PM to set out ‘maths to 18’ plan in first speech of the year

03 January 2023

Rishi Sunak will lay out his priorities and ambitions for the year ahead, which will include a new mission to combat high rates of innumeracy.


Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

Man and woman charged with illegally aborting baby and concealing the body

03 January 2023

Elliot Benham, 23, and Sophie Harvey, 23, will appear at Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.


Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

Toothbrushes for children have become ‘luxury’ item for some families

03 January 2023

The state of children’s teeth is a ‘national disgrace’, one expert has warned.


Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

Health Secretary blames flu, Covid and Strep A fears for NHS pressures

03 January 2023

Steve Barclay’s comments come as senior doctors say the NHS is on a knife edge.


Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

Lovers hurting in time of rising prices – survey

03 January 2023

Six in 10 people surveyed say the cost-of-living crisis has ‘negatively impacted’ upon their romantic relationship, according to Stowe Family Law.


Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

Tom Karen: Designer behind famous British products dead at 96

03 January 2023

Mr Karen designed several iconic British products, including the Raleigh Chopper bicycle, the three wheeled Bond Bug vehicle, and Marble Run.


Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

Michael Caine: It was a privilege to film with ‘outstanding talent’ Pele

03 January 2023

The Brazilian football star is to be buried on Tuesday after lying in state at the home of his former club Santos in Sao Paulo.


Over a million ‘overpay’ for prescriptions – data suggests

Over a million ‘overpay’ for prescriptions – data suggests

Over a million ‘overpay’ for prescriptions – data suggests

03 January 2023

Many are not taking advantage of the prescription ‘season ticket’.


Mark Cavendish targeted in knifepoint raid at home, court told

Mark Cavendish targeted in knifepoint raid at home, court told

Mark Cavendish targeted in knifepoint raid at home, court told

03 January 2023

The intruders made off with two Richard Mille watches, valued at £400,000 and £300,000 respectively, during the raid in the Ongar area of Essex.


Police renew appeal for information on pub shooting murder of Elle Edwards

Police renew appeal for information on pub shooting murder of Elle Edwards

Police renew appeal for information on pub shooting murder of Elle Edwards

03 January 2023

Beautician Ms Edwards, 26, was gunned down at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral.


Britain sees out the year with clean power records amid windy weather

Britain sees out the year with clean power records amid windy weather

Britain sees out the year with clean power records amid windy weather

03 January 2023

New records were set on December 30 for wind power generation and share of zero carbon electricity on the grid.


UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

UK’s ‘most popular’ dinosaur Dippy heading to Coventry

03 January 2023

More than three million people have seen the replica in recent times.


Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

Wearing masks when ill ‘not compulsory’, No 10 stresses

03 January 2023

Health officials have advised those feeling unwell to put on a face covering if they have to leave their home.


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