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Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

20 September 2023

The bloc includes major car-making nations such as Germany, France and Spain.


‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

20 September 2023

Naturally occurring viruses found in the faecal matter of some animals could be included in dressings used to treat diabetic foot ulcers.


Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

20 September 2023

David Parish will appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

20 September 2023

The Prime Minister was due to deliver a speech in Downing Street setting out a ‘proportionate’ approach to cutting emissions.


Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

20 September 2023

Some TAs have left schools in favour of better-paid roles in sectors such as hospitality and retail, senior leaders have said.


Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

20 September 2023

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.


Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

Sunak briefs Cabinet as he prepares to water down net zero plans

20 September 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to set out a ‘proportionate’ approach to the emissions-cutting problem.


Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

20 September 2023

The meeting could see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky come face to face with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.


Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

20 September 2023

Researchers monitoring groups of wild pied tamarins observed a rise in scent marking as noise decibel levels increased.


Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

20 September 2023

Alex Mahon made her comments as she opened the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention.


Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

20 September 2023

Some 73% of 5,660 callers to the National Gambling Helpline last year said they had struggled with online gambling.


What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

20 September 2023

The PA news agency looks at why becoming net zero by 2050 has become a legal target for the UK and what changes people will have to make.


Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

20 September 2023

The Home Secretary and the naturalist provided opposing takes on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.


Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

20 September 2023

Property values increased by 0.6% annually in July 2023, compared with a 13.8% annual rise in July 2022.


Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

20 September 2023

Flight Lieutenant David Purse, who died in 2015, was in charge of the airfield at Maralinga, Australia, from 1962 to 1963.


Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

20 September 2023

Unite has given Cosla until 5pm on Thursday to table a fresh pay offer or janitors, classroom assistants and cooking staff will walk out.


King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

20 September 2023

Charles and Camilla will begin their three-day tour with a ceremonial welcome in the heart of Paris and a grand dinner in the Palace of Versailles.


How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

20 September 2023

An initial date of 2040 was announced in July 2017 by then-environment secretary Michael Gove.


Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

20 September 2023

Business groups have joined the calls on policymakers to keep interest rates as they are ahead of the latest decision, due on Thursday.


Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

20 September 2023

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.


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