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999 call service workers to join fresh strikes at BT and Openreach

999 call service workers to join fresh strikes at BT and Openreach

999 call service workers to join fresh strikes at BT and Openreach

22 September 2022

The telecoms giant accused the CWU of ‘reckless’ action.


Alba Party calls for action at Westminster over Scottish independence

Alba Party calls for action at Westminster over Scottish independence

Alba Party calls for action at Westminster over Scottish independence

22 September 2022

Alex Salmond’s party will also demand ‘popular street agitation’ and international action as part of a resolution at its autumn conference.


Daniel Craig hails ‘heroic’ fathers on suicide prevention charity trek

Daniel Craig hails ‘heroic’ fathers on suicide prevention charity trek

Daniel Craig hails ‘heroic’ fathers on suicide prevention charity trek

22 September 2022

The former James Bond actor previously donated £10,000 to their cause.


Households get notice of vastly increased energy bills days before payment due

Households get notice of vastly increased energy bills days before payment due

Households get notice of vastly increased energy bills days before payment due

22 September 2022

Customers have little time to prepare, with the higher payments taking effect from as early as the beginning of October.


Health Secretary pledges to be patient ‘champion’ over GP access

Health Secretary pledges to be patient ‘champion’ over GP access

Health Secretary pledges to be patient ‘champion’ over GP access

22 September 2022

Therese Coffey wants to free up GP time by bringing in other staff and sharing best practice across surgeries.


More Catholics than Protestants in NI for first time since partition

More Catholics than Protestants in NI for first time since partition

More Catholics than Protestants in NI for first time since partition

22 September 2022

The region had a significant Protestant majority when Northern Ireland was created in 1921.


Molly Russell reached out to celebrities and influencers for help, inquest told

Molly Russell reached out to celebrities and influencers for help, inquest told

Molly Russell reached out to celebrities and influencers for help, inquest told

22 September 2022

The teenager’s father was taken through tweets sent from her anonymous Twitter account at North London Coroner’s Court.


Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

22 September 2022

Chief operating officer Andy Lord will take on the role of commissioner on an interim basis.


Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

22 September 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss and Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said the move is vital to improve domestic gas supply.


Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

22 September 2022

Members of the RMT union employed by contractors to clean Avanti West Coast trains will walk out for 24 hours on Friday.


Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

22 September 2022

The key ally of Liz Truss is the Deputy Prime Minister as well as the Health and Social Care Secretary.


Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

22 September 2022

Scientists claim watching age-appropriate content can have a benefit on cognitive development.


Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

22 September 2022

The 15-year-old died in hospital after an attack close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School on Wednesday afternoon.


Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

22 September 2022

The watchdog will also launch a broader investigation into messaging services such as WhatApp and Zoom, as well as smart speakers and connected TVs.


Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

22 September 2022

Tapestry Care UK has said that art sessions have allowed those with dementia to come out of their shell.


Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

22 September 2022

Nadine Brower first took on the London Marathon last year to raise money for the hospital which helped her dad overcome Covid-19.


What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

22 September 2022

The front pages are dominated by significant developments in the war in Ukraine.


Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

22 September 2022

As a memorial service was held for the late monarch in Parliament House, protests were underway in multiple cities.


Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

22 September 2022

The royal, as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, will meet with Royal Navy personnel who took part in the funeral procession.


Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

22 September 2022

Schools in London and Argyle and Bute are in the running for prizes.


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