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English National Opera to receive £11m Lottery funding after grant cut

English National Opera to receive £11m Lottery funding after grant cut

English National Opera to receive £11m Lottery funding after grant cut

17 January 2023

But it said it is ‘concerned’ the one-year funding still leaves a ‘huge amount of uncertainty’ for the future.


Union accuses Royal Mail of ‘intimidation’ tactics amid most ‘bitter’ dispute

Union accuses Royal Mail of ‘intimidation’ tactics amid most ‘bitter’ dispute

Union accuses Royal Mail of ‘intimidation’ tactics amid most ‘bitter’ dispute

17 January 2023

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said Royal Mail is ‘waging war’ against its workforce and postal workers are being undermined.


Sales soar for new cars that are green outside and in

Sales soar for new cars that are green outside and in

Sales soar for new cars that are green outside and in

17 January 2023

Registrations of new green cars were up 74% last year.


Strike action and winter pressures leave NHS in ‘vicious cycle’, leader warns

Strike action and winter pressures leave NHS in ‘vicious cycle’, leader warns

Strike action and winter pressures leave NHS in ‘vicious cycle’, leader warns

17 January 2023

NHS leaders fear there will be a ‘cumulative impact’ of each additional strike day.


Mordaunt backs calls for MPs to tour country while Parliament is repaired

Mordaunt backs calls for MPs to tour country while Parliament is repaired

Mordaunt backs calls for MPs to tour country while Parliament is repaired

17 January 2023

Penny Mordaunt said making Parliament more relevant would help restore faith in democracy.


Law to ban conversion therapy ‘will protect everyone’ – Government

Law to ban conversion therapy ‘will protect everyone’ – Government

Law to ban conversion therapy ‘will protect everyone’ – Government

17 January 2023

The Government will publish a draft Bill detailing its proposed approach to ban conversion practices on the basis of sexuality and gender identity.


Brownfield sites to be revived for housing with £60m funding injection

Brownfield sites to be revived for housing with £60m funding injection

Brownfield sites to be revived for housing with £60m funding injection

17 January 2023

Councils can bid for a share of the cash to regenerate neglected land and allow the building of thousands of new homes.


Plans to scrap thousands of EU laws set to boost UK growth, says Sunak

Plans to scrap thousands of EU laws set to boost UK growth, says Sunak

Plans to scrap thousands of EU laws set to boost UK growth, says Sunak

17 January 2023

Cabinet ministers discussed the Retained EU Law Bill on Tuesday, before it is debated by MPs later this week.


Jury shown footage of speedboat accident in which teenage girl died

Jury shown footage of speedboat accident in which teenage girl died

Jury shown footage of speedboat accident in which teenage girl died

17 January 2023

Emily Lewis, 15, was a passenger on a rigid inflatable boat being driven by Michael Lawrence when it hit a buoy in Southampton Water in August 2020.


Family of Keyham gunman tell inquest they wish they could ‘turn back time’

Family of Keyham gunman tell inquest they wish they could ‘turn back time’

Family of Keyham gunman tell inquest they wish they could ‘turn back time’

17 January 2023

Jake Davison, 22, killed his mother Maxine, 51, after a row and then shot dead four others in a 12-minute attack in Plymouth.


Grant Shapps: Officials ‘actively working’ on prepayment meter disconnections

Grant Shapps: Officials ‘actively working’ on prepayment meter disconnections

Grant Shapps: Officials ‘actively working’ on prepayment meter disconnections

17 January 2023

Business Secretary Grant Shapps told MPs in the Commons ‘we do not want to see people cut off during this cold weather’.


Independent inquiry to look at Met officer’s ‘monstrous campaign of abuse’

Independent inquiry to look at Met officer’s ‘monstrous campaign of abuse’

Independent inquiry to look at Met officer’s ‘monstrous campaign of abuse’

17 January 2023

Pc David Carrick was able to stay in the police service for two decades despite numerous complaints against him.


Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt

Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt

Ministers compromise on jail for rogue social media bosses to avoid Tory revolt

17 January 2023

Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the Government’s proposals would cover social media managers who ‘consented or connived’ in ignoring rules.


Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy ‘results in more children walking’

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy ‘results in more children walking’

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy ‘results in more children walking’

17 January 2023

Experts are calling for the condition to be included as part of the routine newborn screening tests.


Highest proportion of deaths due to flu and pneumonia since pre-pandemic

Highest proportion of deaths due to flu and pneumonia since pre-pandemic

Highest proportion of deaths due to flu and pneumonia since pre-pandemic

17 January 2023

Flu is likely to be one of a number of factors driving an above-average number of deaths.


William confesses to love a steak as he joins charity cooking lesson

William confesses to love a steak as he joins charity cooking lesson

William confesses to love a steak as he joins charity cooking lesson

17 January 2023

The Prince of Wales visited Together As One, a charity supporting young people in Slough for the last 25 years.


Hundreds to lose jobs as electric car battery maker Britishvolt collapses

Hundreds to lose jobs as electric car battery maker Britishvolt collapses

Hundreds to lose jobs as electric car battery maker Britishvolt collapses

17 January 2023

Administrators said that the majority of the 300 employees have been made redundant with immediate effect.


Troubled teen ‘living’ in hospital because no ‘suitable’ unit can be found

Troubled teen ‘living’ in hospital because no ‘suitable’ unit can be found

Troubled teen ‘living’ in hospital because no ‘suitable’ unit can be found

17 January 2023

A family court judge in Derby has described the youngster’s situation as ‘shocking’ and says there is a ‘lack of resources nationwide’.


Dozens injured after double-decker bus overturns in crash with motorcycle

Dozens injured after double-decker bus overturns in crash with motorcycle

Dozens injured after double-decker bus overturns in crash with motorcycle

17 January 2023

Avon and Somerset Police said 54 people were triaged at the scene.


Ken Bruce announces move from BBC Radio 2 to Greatest Hits Radio later this year

Ken Bruce announces move from BBC Radio 2 to Greatest Hits Radio later this year

Ken Bruce announces move from BBC Radio 2 to Greatest Hits Radio later this year

17 January 2023

The Scottish broadcaster announced he would be making the move to Bauer radio station in April.


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