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Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

Hopes the Sycamore Gap tree will live on as cuttings show signs of viability

06 December 2023

Experts think more than 30% of the seeds and half the cuttings taken from the tree after it was felled in September will be viable for propagation.


Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

Yousaf says family face ‘impossible situation’ to flee Gaza

06 December 2023

The First Minister said his brother-in-law and his family have no way of reaching the Rafah crossing into Egypt as fighting continues.


Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

Prosecutions ruled out after latest consideration of Stakeknife probe files

06 December 2023

Operation Kenova investigated the activities of an Army agent within the Provisional IRA.


Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

Cop28: Mark Harper announces trials to boost EV charging at motorway services

06 December 2023

The Transport Secretary said a £70 million pilot scheme will raise electrical network capacity at up to 10 sites in England.


Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

Morrisons and M&S used unlawful land deals to block rival shops, says watchdog

06 December 2023

The Competition and Market Authority found 55 breaches of land use rules by Morrisons and 10 breaches by M&S.


Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

Seventeen more schools and colleges found to have collapse-risk concrete

06 December 2023

Three secondary schools are providing a mix of face-to-face lessons and remote learning because Raac is present on their sites.


Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

Hugo Keith KC – Who is ‘Star at the Bar’ grilling former PM at Covid-19 inquiry?

06 December 2023

Mr Keith has represented a number of high-profile clients since beginning his career as a barrister in 1989.


TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

TV executive Samir Shah tipped to be named BBC chairman

06 December 2023

The role is currently filled by acting chairwoman Dame Elan Closs Stephens.


Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

Legal challenge over rail ticket office closures dropped after Government U-turn

06 December 2023

Two disabled passengers have withdrawn their High Court claim over the fairness of a consultation on the now-abandoned plans.


Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

Nearly 5m households to face even higher mortgage costs, says Bank of England

06 December 2023

The Financial Policy Committee also found British banks are strong enough to support households and businesses even if economic conditions get worse.


Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

06 December 2023

Transport for London data shows 7,972 of the 14,690 licensed taxis in the capital are zero emission capable.


Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

06 December 2023

Researchers also found jays tend to settle for a less preferred food option when another bird is present.


Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

06 December 2023

Four people were removed from the Covid-19 inquiry as Boris Johnson began his evidence with an apology to victims of the pandemic.


Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

06 December 2023

The PMI construction survey, which is closely followed by economists, undershot expectations in November.


Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

06 December 2023

The network is now available to 12.5 million homes, businesses and public services across the country.


BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

06 December 2023

The Dunhill and Lucky Strike firm saw shares slide in early trading as a result.


Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

06 December 2023

Chris Philp said the Bill will do ‘whatever it takes’ to make the UK’s deal with Kigali workable.


Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

06 December 2023

The German-based company said investors have questioned whether a London Stock Exchange listing is ‘optimal and advantageous’.


Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

06 December 2023

Former Bishop of Liverpool the Rt Rev James Jones published the review in November 2017 following inquests into the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans.


New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

06 December 2023

Researchers hope to alleviate some fears about vaccination with a simple animation about the complex way vaccines are developed .


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