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Euston’s large advertising screen to be used for train information

Euston’s large advertising screen to be used for train information

Euston’s large advertising screen to be used for train information

10 December 2024

The screen stopped being used to show adverts in October.


MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

10 December 2024

The Scottish Government has been working with Tory MSP Graham Simpson on amendments to election law which will bar MPs from also sitting as MSPs.


Eagle: People-smuggling gangs must be stopped even with ‘whack-a-mole’ approach

Eagle: People-smuggling gangs must be stopped even with ‘whack-a-mole’ approach

Eagle: People-smuggling gangs must be stopped even with ‘whack-a-mole’ approach

10 December 2024

Dame Angela Eagle was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if the Government’s plans on people smuggling go far enough.


More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use – survey

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use – survey

More than half of young drivers admit to illegal phone use – survey

10 December 2024

More than two out of five young drivers also admitted to listening to a voice note without a hands-free kit, the RAC said.


Luke Littler and Oasis among top-trending Google searches in UK in 2024

Luke Littler and Oasis among top-trending Google searches in UK in 2024

Luke Littler and Oasis among top-trending Google searches in UK in 2024

10 December 2024

Google has published its latest ‘year in search’ data for the UK.


Birmingham City Council and unions agree ‘historic outcome’ to equal pay claim

Birmingham City Council and unions agree ‘historic outcome’ to equal pay claim

Birmingham City Council and unions agree ‘historic outcome’ to equal pay claim

10 December 2024

Council leader John Cotton said the agreement would mark the start of a new era of productive and progressive industrial relations in the city.


Gavin And Stacey cast to take over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show ahead of finale

Gavin And Stacey cast to take over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show ahead of finale

Gavin And Stacey cast to take over BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show ahead of finale

10 December 2024

The stars will reveal insights into the making of the last episode of the sitcom and share memories from the series across the years.


Mother of boy fatally stabbed in Bristol ‘loses him every single day’

Mother of boy fatally stabbed in Bristol ‘loses him every single day’

Mother of boy fatally stabbed in Bristol ‘loses him every single day’

10 December 2024

Max Dixon, 16, was killed alongside his friend 15-year-old Mason Rist after the pair were chased and attacked by four armed teenagers in January.


Women and girls left to ‘suck it up’ as health conditions dismissed – report

Women and girls left to ‘suck it up’ as health conditions dismissed – report

Women and girls left to ‘suck it up’ as health conditions dismissed – report

10 December 2024

MPs examined the care and support for women and girls with painful reproductive conditions.


Thames Water boss defends bonuses and repeats calls for steep bills hikes

Thames Water boss defends bonuses and repeats calls for steep bills hikes

Thames Water boss defends bonuses and repeats calls for steep bills hikes

10 December 2024

Chris Weston’s comments come ahead of a crunch Ofwat decision next week on whether Thames Water can increase consumer bills by 59%.


Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in real-life ‘Succession’ battle

Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in real-life ‘Succession’ battle

Murdoch loses attempt to overhaul family trust in real-life ‘Succession’ battle

10 December 2024

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch had sought to hand control of his news empire to his eldest son Lachlan.


Cost of average Christmas dinner up 6.5% on last year

Cost of average Christmas dinner up 6.5% on last year

Cost of average Christmas dinner up 6.5% on last year

10 December 2024

Sales across the supermarkets are expected to exceed £13 billion over the four weeks of December for the first time.


Firefighters tackle ‘well-developed’ blaze at paper mill

Firefighters tackle ‘well-developed’ blaze at paper mill

Firefighters tackle ‘well-developed’ blaze at paper mill

10 December 2024

The alarm was raised on Tuesday morning.


Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

Any potential return of jihadists from Syria ‘of great concern’, says minister

10 December 2024

Dame Angela Eagle said intelligence services are ‘keeping a very close eye’ the situation on the ground.


Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

10 December 2024

The call came on Human Rights Day on December 10.


Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

Teachers ‘reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment’

10 December 2024

A new study of thousands of secondary school teachers found a mixed attitude towards the technology, and confusion on AI policy in schools.


Kent animal sanctuary meets £500,000 fundraising target to rescue Ukraine lions

Kent animal sanctuary meets £500,000 fundraising target to rescue Ukraine lions

Kent animal sanctuary meets £500,000 fundraising target to rescue Ukraine lions

10 December 2024

The money will help towards transportation costs, veterinary treatment and a new habitat.


Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

Thames Water reports 40% rise in pollution incidents as debts swell

10 December 2024

The company blamed an especially wet spring and summer as it reported 359 pollution incidents during the period.


OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

OpenAI launches video generation tool Sora

10 December 2024

The AI firm’s latest tool can create short videos based on text inputs from users.


At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

At least 354,000 people homeless in England on one day in 2024, says Shelter

10 December 2024

The charity blamed ‘extortionate private rents and a dire lack of genuinely affordable social homes’ for trapping more people in homelessness.


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