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‘Appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

‘Appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

‘Appalling decline’ in child health in the UK

05 February 2024

Experts said children are being ‘betrayed’ as the nation is failing to offer them a healthy start to life.


Millionth pure battery electric new car registered in the UK

Millionth pure battery electric new car registered in the UK

Millionth pure battery electric new car registered in the UK

05 February 2024

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders expects pure battery electrics to account for more than a fifth of new cars registered in 2024.


Northern Ireland Secretary says Stormont funding is ‘ample’ amid calls for more

Northern Ireland Secretary says Stormont funding is ‘ample’ amid calls for more

Northern Ireland Secretary says Stormont funding is ‘ample’ amid calls for more

05 February 2024

Chris Heaton-Harris insisted the £3.3 billion package offered to the Executive by Westminster is ‘fair and generous’.


Asda opens 110 new convenience stores as part of goal to reach 1,000 UK sites

Asda opens 110 new convenience stores as part of goal to reach 1,000 UK sites

Asda opens 110 new convenience stores as part of goal to reach 1,000 UK sites

05 February 2024

The business said that it is focusing more openings in the south of England, where it has in the past been less present.


Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as female musicians sweep top gongs

Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as female musicians sweep top gongs

Taylor Swift makes Grammy history as female musicians sweep top gongs

05 February 2024

Female musicians dominated the 66th annual ceremony, with Billie Eilish taking home song of the year and Miley Cyrus landing record of the year.


Police manhunt for chemical attack suspect enters fifth day

Police manhunt for chemical attack suspect enters fifth day

Police manhunt for chemical attack suspect enters fifth day

05 February 2024

Metropolitan Police officers have been searching for the man since the attack on Wednesday.


Sunak and Varadkar to mark return of powersharing at Stormont

Sunak and Varadkar to mark return of powersharing at Stormont

Sunak and Varadkar to mark return of powersharing at Stormont

05 February 2024

The two leaders will meet the new powersharing Executive, which has returned after a two-year political impasse.


Further disruption for rail services amid ongoing train drivers’ strike

Further disruption for rail services amid ongoing train drivers’ strike

Further disruption for rail services amid ongoing train drivers’ strike

05 February 2024

The dispute started 20 months ago and remains deadlocked, with no talks planned.


New species of pterosaur discovered on Isle of Skye

New species of pterosaur discovered on Isle of Skye

New species of pterosaur discovered on Isle of Skye

05 February 2024

Ceoptera evansae lived between 168 to 166 million years ago.


What the papers say – February 5

What the papers say – February 5

What the papers say – February 5

05 February 2024

A range of stories feature on the front pages at the start of the working week.


Sunak admits he has failed on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Sunak admits he has failed on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

Sunak admits he has failed on pledge to cut NHS waiting lists

05 February 2024

The Prime Minister suggested industrial action had hindered his ability to deliver on the commitment.


New Executive calls for urgent discussions on funding for public services

New Executive calls for urgent discussions on funding for public services

New Executive calls for urgent discussions on funding for public services

04 February 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is due to visit Stormont on Monday.


Foreign Office minister in Abu Dhabi for talks on ‘desperate’ Gaza situation

Foreign Office minister in Abu Dhabi for talks on ‘desperate’ Gaza situation

Foreign Office minister in Abu Dhabi for talks on ‘desperate’ Gaza situation

04 February 2024

Lord Ahmad will return to the region on Monday to continue British engagement over the Israel-Hamas conflict.


Houthi Red Sea campaign is having economic consequences, Sunak says

Houthi Red Sea campaign is having economic consequences, Sunak says

Houthi Red Sea campaign is having economic consequences, Sunak says

04 February 2024

The Prime Minister said the UK had acted in ‘self-defence’ when taking part in joint air strikes with the US to target rebel sites in Yemen.


Grandmother savaged by dogs while trying to break up fighting puppies – daughter

Grandmother savaged by dogs while trying to break up fighting puppies – daughter

Grandmother savaged by dogs while trying to break up fighting puppies – daughter

04 February 2024

Neighbours have described hearing ‘horrific’ screaming from the property lasting 10 minutes.


Time for Stormont to deliver for people in Northern Ireland – Sunak

Time for Stormont to deliver for people in Northern Ireland – Sunak

Time for Stormont to deliver for people in Northern Ireland – Sunak

04 February 2024

The Prime Minister has begun a visit to Northern Ireland to mark the return of powersharing.


Police charge fourth person, 17, with murder of two teenagers in Bristol

Police charge fourth person, 17, with murder of two teenagers in Bristol

Police charge fourth person, 17, with murder of two teenagers in Bristol

04 February 2024

The boy will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Monday charged with the murder of Mason Rist and Max Dixon.


Funds to help schools install subsidised car chargers and sell energy to drivers

Funds to help schools install subsidised car chargers and sell energy to drivers

Funds to help schools install subsidised car chargers and sell energy to drivers

04 February 2024

The Department for Transport said it will provide up to 75% of the cost to install chargers, up to a maximum of £2,500 per socket.


Clowns take over London church to celebrate Joseph Grimaldi

Clowns take over London church to celebrate Joseph Grimaldi

Clowns take over London church to celebrate Joseph Grimaldi

04 February 2024

Many clowns with painted faces and bow ties attended All Saints in Hackney.


Labour is not scaling back £28bn green investment plan – shadow minister

Labour is not scaling back £28bn green investment plan – shadow minister

Labour is not scaling back £28bn green investment plan – shadow minister

04 February 2024

Sir Chris Bryant said the Opposition party ‘intends to deliver’ on its so-called green prosperity plan.


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