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Trio to face trial in October accused of Sara Sharif murder

Trio to face trial in October accused of Sara Sharif murder

Trio to face trial in October accused of Sara Sharif murder

01 March 2024

The 10-year-old was found dead at her home in Woking, Surrey, last August.


Holidaymakers benefit from rising strength of sterling

Holidaymakers benefit from rising strength of sterling

Holidaymakers benefit from rising strength of sterling

01 March 2024

Post Office Travel Money said the pound has strengthened compared with a year ago against 21 out of 25 currencies analysed.


Yousaf ‘delighted’ to announce wife’s pregnancy

Yousaf ‘delighted’ to announce wife’s pregnancy

Yousaf ‘delighted’ to announce wife’s pregnancy

01 March 2024

The Scottish First Minister said his wife Nadia El-Nakla is due to give birth in July


Amy Dowden on hopes to return to Strictly after latest cancer update

Amy Dowden on hopes to return to Strictly after latest cancer update

Amy Dowden on hopes to return to Strictly after latest cancer update

01 March 2024

After her latest health check revealed ‘no evidence of disease’, she has now set her sights on getting back to the dancefloor.


Asda to hike basic pay to £12.04 an hour in £150m investment

Asda to hike basic pay to £12.04 an hour in £150m investment

Asda to hike basic pay to £12.04 an hour in £150m investment

01 March 2024

It is the latest supermarket group to increase pay rates, ahead of a rise in the national minimum wage in April.


Ryanair to cancel flights over delays in new Boeing aircraft deliveries

Ryanair to cancel flights over delays in new Boeing aircraft deliveries

Ryanair to cancel flights over delays in new Boeing aircraft deliveries

01 March 2024

The Dublin-based airline said it will be forced to make ‘minor schedule changes’.


Labour ‘apologises to the people of Rochdale’ after George Galloway victory

Labour ‘apologises to the people of Rochdale’ after George Galloway victory

Labour ‘apologises to the people of Rochdale’ after George Galloway victory

01 March 2024

The contest in Rochdale has seen accusations of intimidation and divisiveness, but resulted in a majority for Mr Galloway of more than 5,000 votes.


Wincanton backs £762m takeover offer from GXO amid bidding war

Wincanton backs £762m takeover offer from GXO amid bidding war

Wincanton backs £762m takeover offer from GXO amid bidding war

01 March 2024

The logistics giant has backed a larger bid after previously agreeing to an offer from Ceva Logistics.


Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m trial to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

01 March 2024

The scheme is aimed at encouraging more people back onto public transport and into offices on that day.


BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

BBC buys out ITV from BritBox International in £255m deal

01 March 2024

The streaming service has 3.75 million subscribers in eight countries.


Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

Annual growth in house prices turns positive for first time since January 2023

01 March 2024

Across the UK, property values increased by 1.2% annually in February, following a 0.2% fall in January, Nationwide Building Society said.


What the papers say – March 1

What the papers say – March 1

What the papers say – March 1

01 March 2024

A range of stories feature across Friday’s front pages.


11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

11 people taken to hospital after fire breaks out at South Kensington building

01 March 2024

The cause of the fire is not yet known.


‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

‘This is for Gaza’ – George Galloway by-election victory speech

01 March 2024

The political firebrand was declared the new MP for Rochdale after a divisive campaign.


George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversy

01 March 2024

The contest in Rochdale has seen accusations of intimidation and divisiveness, but resulted in a majority for Mr Galloway of more than 5,000 votes.


George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

George Galloway, a deeply divisive figure in UK politics, returns to Parliament

01 March 2024

The Scot has become an MP for the third time after another heated campaign.


US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

US star Billy Porter ‘heartbroken’ after death of mother aged 79

01 March 2024

Among those paying tribute was Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles.


Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

Mild weather prompts blossom weeks early in sign of ‘rapidly changing climate’

01 March 2024

National Trust predicts a draw-out spring blooming season with ‘ripples of blossom’ across the country – barring a prolonged cold snap.


TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

TikTok refuses to recognise the fair value of your songs, says Universal Music

01 March 2024

The record label said it recognises the dispute ‘might be uncomfortable at the moment’ for songwriters.


Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

Galloway on course to win Rochdale by-election ‘comfortably’, party claims

01 March 2024

George Galloway’s party has said the controversial Scot is on course to return to the House of Commons.


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