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‘Three years of progressive Tory government being washed down drain’ – Dorries

‘Three years of progressive Tory government being washed down drain’ – Dorries

‘Three years of progressive Tory government being washed down drain’ – Dorries

04 January 2023

The Boris Johnson ally launched a bitter attack on Rishi Sunak after reports the Government is dropping plans to privatise Channel 4.


Cause of Jersey flats explosion still unknown nearly one month on

Cause of Jersey flats explosion still unknown nearly one month on

Cause of Jersey flats explosion still unknown nearly one month on

04 January 2023

States of Jersey Police will continue forensic excavations at the site for at least another two weeks.


Sainsbury’s increases staff pay again to £11 an hour

Sainsbury’s increases staff pay again to £11 an hour

Sainsbury’s increases staff pay again to £11 an hour

04 January 2023

The move represents an investment of £185 million, the retailer said.


Two suspects ‘not apprehended’ over Mark Cavendish robbery, court told

Two suspects ‘not apprehended’ over Mark Cavendish robbery, court told

Two suspects ‘not apprehended’ over Mark Cavendish robbery, court told

04 January 2023

Masked intruders armed with knives broke into the Olympic cyclist’s home in the early hours of November 27 2021, prosecutors said.


Friends of the Earth to launch legal action against Cumbrian mine

Friends of the Earth to launch legal action against Cumbrian mine

Friends of the Earth to launch legal action against Cumbrian mine

04 January 2023

The campaign group said it believed the decision to give the coal extraction project the green light was ‘unlawful’.


Boy killed outside boxing gym a year after Rambo knife incident, court told

Boy killed outside boxing gym a year after Rambo knife incident, court told

Boy killed outside boxing gym a year after Rambo knife incident, court told

04 January 2023

Teon Campbell-Pitter died after being stabbed outside the Double Jab Boxing Club in New Cross, south-east London, in April 2021.


TV doctor Hilary Jones blasts Government over ‘at risk of collapse’ NHS

TV doctor Hilary Jones blasts Government over ‘at risk of collapse’ NHS

TV doctor Hilary Jones blasts Government over ‘at risk of collapse’ NHS

04 January 2023

The GP said the health service is in crisis and warned it could be ‘finished’ if ministers do not act.


Christmas shoppers provide boost despite rail strikes and cost-of-living crisis

Christmas shoppers provide boost despite rail strikes and cost-of-living crisis

Christmas shoppers provide boost despite rail strikes and cost-of-living crisis

04 January 2023

Shopper footfall in December was up 5.8% on the month before and 9.9% higher than the previous year, according to Springboard.


Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades

Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades

Sales of new cars sink to lowest level in three decades

04 January 2023

Some 1.61 million new cars were registered in 2022, according to preliminary data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.


Geordie Greig appointed editor-in-chief of The Independent

Geordie Greig appointed editor-in-chief of The Independent

Geordie Greig appointed editor-in-chief of The Independent

04 January 2023

The long-standing Fleet Street editor has taken over at the online publication with immediate effect.


‘Lack of planning’ blamed for cold and flu medicine shortages

‘Lack of planning’ blamed for cold and flu medicine shortages

‘Lack of planning’ blamed for cold and flu medicine shortages

04 January 2023

It comes after supply issues with other medicines including HRT and antibiotics.


UK Government urged to reject ‘climate-wrecking’ Rosebank oil field plans

UK Government urged to reject ‘climate-wrecking’ Rosebank oil field plans

UK Government urged to reject ‘climate-wrecking’ Rosebank oil field plans

04 January 2023

The Scottish Greens said the proposed North Sea oil field is a ‘climate disaster waiting to happen’.


Emergency department nurse expresses concern at ‘relentless’ conditions

Emergency department nurse expresses concern at ‘relentless’ conditions

Emergency department nurse expresses concern at ‘relentless’ conditions

04 January 2023

Hospitals across Northern Ireland have been exceptionally busy this winter.


‘Nature prescriptions’ to be used in bid to improve wellbeing of patients

‘Nature prescriptions’ to be used in bid to improve wellbeing of patients

‘Nature prescriptions’ to be used in bid to improve wellbeing of patients

04 January 2023

The prescriptions are free and include a range of accessible, self-led activities.


‘Culture Secretary recommends Government drop Channel 4 privatisation’

‘Culture Secretary recommends Government drop Channel 4 privatisation’

‘Culture Secretary recommends Government drop Channel 4 privatisation’

04 January 2023

Michelle Donelan said the broadcaster’s ability to support the UK’s independent production sector ‘would be very disrupted’.


Plant-eating dinosaurs had varied eating styles, skull analysis suggests

Plant-eating dinosaurs had varied eating styles, skull analysis suggests

Plant-eating dinosaurs had varied eating styles, skull analysis suggests

04 January 2023

Scientists say this difference in feeding mechanisms ‘set them up to dominate life on land for millions of years to come’.


Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas to return to China this year

Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas to return to China this year

Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas to return to China this year

04 January 2023

The facility will stage farewell events and experiences ahead of Yang Guang and Tian Tian’s departure.


Everything you need to know about the controversial Elgin Marbles

Everything you need to know about the controversial Elgin Marbles

Everything you need to know about the controversial Elgin Marbles

04 January 2023

The British Museum said ‘constructive discussions’ are continuing to be had over the possible return of the artefacts to Greece.


PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan must tackle ‘chronic’ teacher shortages, say experts

PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan must tackle ‘chronic’ teacher shortages, say experts

PM’s ‘maths to 18’ plan must tackle ‘chronic’ teacher shortages, say experts

04 January 2023

Rishi Sunak’s first speech of the year will include a new mission to combat high rates of innumeracy in England.


Birmingham nightclub murder suspects ordered to face trial in July

Birmingham nightclub murder suspects ordered to face trial in July

Birmingham nightclub murder suspects ordered to face trial in July

04 January 2023

Kami Carpenter, 21, and Remy Gordon, 22, were remanded in custody until March after a brief Crown Court hearing.


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