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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:58:36 GMT
Four driving laws motorists should look out for
From stricter phone rules to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:51:34 GMT
England’s white population declined in past decade, census data reveals
A total of 81.7 per cent of residents in England and Wales identified their ethnic group as white on the day of the 2021 census, down from 86.0 per cent a decade earlier, the Office for National Statistics said.

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:42:04 GMT
‘Bad housing kills’: How coronavirus overwhelmed the UK’s most overcrowded community
Families in east London borough of Newham tell Adam Forrest of ongoing struggles – as experts point to hidden link between Covid-19 and cramped conditions

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:54:38 GMT
David Miliband hints he could stand for Labour at general election
‘That’s not been decided yet. That’s not done,’ says former Labour foreign secretary

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:39:24 GMT
Government accused of ‘watering down’ Online Safety Bill
‘Legal but harmful’ duties are being dropped as the Culture Secretary said they would have ‘stifled’ free speech.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:31:28 GMT
Private parking firms ‘raked in £50m profit in last three years’
Number of fines handed out by private companies has surged to record number this year

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:27:48 GMT
Meghan backs donation of 500 handbags to Smart Works charity
The duchess said the bags from US brand Cuyana would support women in the UK as they try to find a way back into the workforce.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:26:29 GMT
Fraction of small boat migrants charged under Priti Patel’s law to criminalise Channel crossings
Exclusive: Home Office figures show 60 prosecutions for illegally arriving in British waters while almost 30,000 made journey

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:25:50 GMT
Don’t forget Ukraine ‘tragedy’ this Christmas, says First Lady
Olena Zelenska is expected to address MPs and peers on Tuesday as she visits London.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:20:55 GMT
Over 40% of British exports have disappeared from European shelves since Brexit
Government’s new trade red tape likely to hit long-term productivity, trade economists warn

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:48:01 GMT
Trains, post and even coffin-making: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:47:50 GMT
Trains, post and even coffin-making: Every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
From nursing to postal deliveries, few public services will be unaffected by industrial action this winter

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:32:42 GMT
Government accused of ‘weakening’ Online Safety Bill as it removes ‘legal but harmful’ requirement
Ministers accused of ‘snatching defeat from the jaws of victory’ in face of free speech concerns

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:20:37 GMT
Rishi Sunak news – live: UK ‘looks at fast-track removal of migrants from safe countries’
Home Office to revive New Labour policy

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:20:05 GMT
Rishi Sunak news – live: UK ‘looks at fast-track removal of migrants from safe countries’
Home Office to revive New Labour policy

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:19:01 GMT
Suella Braverman wants ‘safe country list to fast-track asylum seekers’ removal’
Home Office said to be planning to put Albania on ‘white list’ of safe countries

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:11:33 GMT
Ban pre-payment meter installations through court warrants – campaigners
The End Fuel Poverty Coalition raised concerns that firms were using PPMs ‘as a method of revenue protection’.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:58:57 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:58:47 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:58:11 GMT
‘Tedious and horrible’: What life was like during the 1970s blackouts
As the National Grid warns Britons could face blackouts due to the energy crisis we look back at the last time the country was plunged into darkness

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:50:29 GMT
What the papers say – November 29
The World Cup’s ‘Battle of Britain’ dominates the front pages on Tuesday.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:15 GMT
Sadiq Khan, Sir Chris Whitty join public health leaders for air pollution talks
The move comes a week after Mr Khan announced the extension of London’s ultra-low emission zone.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:27:00 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in November and December 2022
Industrial action follows earlier walkouts over pay and conditions

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:26:48 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in November and December 2022
Industrial action follows earlier walkouts over pay and conditions

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:46:26 GMT
How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times
The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:46:16 GMT
How you can get paid for using appliances at off-peak times
The Demand Flexibility Service scheme set for launch after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:29:37 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:29:28 GMT
Martin Lewis reveals three hours to avoid using washing machine
‘We are looking at energy difficulties this winter,’ MoneySavingExpert founder says

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 04:28:00 GMT
Politics news – live: Diphtheria cases rise by 50 per cent but public risk ‘low’
Health secretary Steve Barclay insists situation being monitored ‘closely’

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 03:23:21 GMT
Home Office looking at asylum ‘safe’ list to combat Channel crisis – report
The Times says the plans would emulate a New Labour policy from the early 2000s.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:45:06 GMT
Camilla to host major Buckingham Palace reception to target domestic violence
The event is part of the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:17:03 GMT
Online Safety Bill to tackle ‘absurd situation’ of age limit verification
The Online Safety Bill is due to return to Parliament next week after being repeatedly delayed.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:15:33 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in November and December 2022
Industrial action follows earlier walkouts over pay and conditions

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:56:03 GMT
Tennis star Emma Raducanu to collect her MBE
She was the first British woman to win a grand slam since Virginia Wade in 1977.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:05:37 GMT
Rishi Sunak’s cabinet office has largest gender pay gap of all government departments
‘These findings speak to a wider culture of women being held back and facing a gender glass ceiling in government,’ says Angela Rayner

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:50 GMT
Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’
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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:02 GMT
Sunak takes aim at China with promise of ‘evolutionary leap’ in foreign policy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
More than 1.6 million social media accounts are owned by underage children
Children are signing up to social media at an increasingly young age, the study by the Advertising Standards Authority found.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Almost two thirds of unpaid carers ‘have given up work or reduced hours’
Carers UK said people who care for loved ones are experiencing ‘unprecedented financial hardship’ as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Call for ‘decisive action’ as report shows high stress among educational staff
The Government has been urged to invest more in the education workforce and to improve working conditions.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
‘Deeply unjust’ postcode lottery putting lives of domestic abuse victims at risk
New research shows huge regional inequalities in access to support, according to the Domestic Abuse Commissioner’s report.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Two-thirds of adults worried about affording Christmas dinner – survey
People are planning to use items from food banks for their festive meal, according to a survey for the Salvation Army.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Charity calls for review into scale and severity of child food poverty
London’s child poverty charity, The Childhood Trust, said food banks were playing a crucial role in helping families struggling with food insecurity.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Ovo joins scheme to pay customers to cut their energy usage
The National Grid Electricity System Operator launched the scheme earlier this month and has engaged in trials with customers.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Rail industry warning over ‘spiral of decline’
Rail Partners, which represents independent passenger and freight train operators, wants companies to be given more influence on key issues.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Ambulance crew mark Movember with Atlantic rowing challenge
A team of 12 from the Guildford and Chertsey 999 team are taking part in a virtual row across the ocean.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Give workers right to request four-day week with no pay cut, unions and MPs say
Right to request flexible working should be extended to the four-day week, business minister told

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
BBC announces plans to improve its complaints procedure
Director-general Tim Davie said complaints about the corporation ‘must be dealt with swiftly, fairly and consistently’.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Trial to assess best course of treatment for patients with MS
Researchers are pitting cutting-edge treatments against one another.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:34:52 GMT
London museum returns looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria
There are questions about whether thousands of items which are held at institutions globally, including the British Museum, will ever be sent back.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:16:53 GMT
Online Safety Bill to remove ‘legal but harmful’ content measures
The Government has confirmed the proposed internet safety laws will be refined.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 23:06:24 GMT
Tony Blair praises Matt Hancock for ‘courageous’ decision to appear on ‘I’m a Celebrity’
Ex-Labour PM hits out at ‘meanness’ directed at those in public life

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:48:54 GMT
UK's Rishi Sunak says 'golden era' with China over
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared that the U_K_’s “golden era” of ties with China was over in his first major speech on foreign policy, and described China’s growing authoritarianism as a “systemic challenge to our values and ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:44:33 GMT
‘My door is open but contingency plans must be made’ – Health Secretary
It comes amid reports that armed forces personnel could be drafted in to help the NHS during planned strike action.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:30:39 GMT
Fans enjoy raucous night in Doha ahead of World Cup ‘Battle of Britain’
England and Wales fans mixed together ahead of the crunch group B fixture.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:23:53 GMT
Asylum seekers with diphtheria symptoms to be isolated amid rise in cases
It comes after Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced criticism about overcrowding and outbreaks of disease at the Manston processing centre.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:12:29 GMT
Sunak signals ‘evolutionary leap’ in British foreign policy
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking at the annual Lord Mayor’s Banquet in London’s Guildhall.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:54:54 GMT
Sunak promises ‘reinvigorated’ relationship with Europe
The PM was also adamant that his leadership would not lead to any kind of alignment with EU law.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:02:15 GMT
Rishi Sunak warns against ‘cold war’ with China despite growing ‘authoritarianism’
Prime minister accused of being ‘weak’ as he unveils policy of ‘robust pragmatism’

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT
Succession actor Brian Cox wins lifetime achievement award at Rose d’Or
Yasmin Finney and a documentary about Sir Mo Farah were also celebrated for their international excellence.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:55:38 GMT
Chief civil servant urged to check legality of using £20m funds on indyref2 push
The Scottish Tory letter comes as the Supreme Court ruled Holyrood could not legally legislate on a Scottish independence referendum.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:53:08 GMT
Shapps hints at onshore wind ban U-turn as Tory rebellion grows
The Business Secretary suggested Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could drop a ban on new developments to avoid a defeat.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:25:54 GMT
11-month High Court injunction granted to deter unlawful M25 protests
National Highways said it secured the civil order to prevent protesters scaling the gantries on the country’s busiest motorway.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:17:56 GMT
Man killed and another injured in double stabbing in northwest London
Stabbing happened on Monday afternoon

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:13:38 GMT
Three people arrested after bodies of two babies found in Wales home
Two men aged 37 and 47, and a 29-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of concealing the birth of a child and they remain in police custody

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:12:55 GMT
Boy, 16, arrested after two teenagers stabbed to death a mile apart in London
Police found 2 teenage boys stabbed to death in separate locations in London

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:12:17 GMT
‘Whole new level of grief’ for family as double murder probe launched over Britons missing in Costa del Sol
Danny and Liam Poole vanished in 2019, sparking fears they were involved in drug deal which turned sour

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:10:27 GMT
Tilda Swinton presented with award in recognition of advocacy of film heritage
The actress, who considers herself to be Scottish, was presented with the award at a ceremony in Glasgow on Monday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:06:15 GMT
Man in critical condition after being shot by police
Man was inside a property which was part of a firearms investigation, police say

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:54:04 GMT
Rishi Sunak hints at U-turn over onshore wind farm ban
Tory rebels seeking to relax rules on ‘local consent’ for new turbines

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:31:25 GMT
Protesters in court accused of blockading Amazon site on Black Friday
Five activists who allegedly blockaded an Amazon fulfilment centre on Black Friday last year appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:18:38 GMT
PSNI investigating claim Arm na Poblachta behind bomb outside police station
The device was left in a hijacked vehicle outside Waterside police station in Londonderry on the evening of Sunday, November 20.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 19:10:58 GMT
Asylum seekers hospitalised with diphtheria as monthly infections rise by 50% after Manston centre death
50 diphtheria cases have been reported in asylum seekers so far in 2022 - a significant increase on 2021

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:52:13 GMT
Singer Mark Feehily to miss Westlife shows due to pneumonia
The 42-year-old has been touring with the Irish boyband as part of their The Wild Dreams Tour 2022

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:24:11 GMT
Speaker to allow debate on SNP MP conduct after Twitter post
Sir Lindsay Hoyle rebuked the MP last week for sharing the Commons Speaker’s correspondence.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:21:50 GMT
Government told to send ‘strong message’ and review fire service discrimination
The review found “dangerous levels of ingrained prejudice against women” and racism against colleagues.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:19:15 GMT
Major financial decisions need Executive to return, civil service chief says
Jayne Brady said public officials heading up Government departments had been placed in a challenging position.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:17:04 GMT
Three remain in custody after baby deaths
Two men and a woman are still being held by police following the discovery of the bodies of two infants at a property in Bridgend, South Wales

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:14:08 GMT
Police chief: ‘Friendly’ World Cup shows need to resist alcohol relaxation
Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the UK’s football policing lead, also praised England and Wales fans for their “exemplary” behaviour in Qatar.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:45:51 GMT
Hancock’s I’m A Celebrity stint took ‘courage’, says Blair
The Tory MP is returning to face questions about his political future in Westminster, but received some support from the former prime minister.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:28:29 GMT
Role of civil service in Scotland being re-examined after IndyRef case – Jack
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack told MPs that discussions were ongoing with senior civil servants in the UK and Scottish Governments.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:24:46 GMT
Labour criticised for ditching commitment to start Black wing of party
Exclusive: Members say new plan waters down 2018 pledge on diversity

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:38:21 GMT
Send back all asylum seekers who are modern slavery ‘victims’, Tory MPs tell Rishi Sunak
David Davis says Home Office being ‘overly kindly’ – and ignoring ‘common sense’ solution

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:23:37 GMT
King admits he enjoys the ‘most difficult challenges’ in royal grand design show
The ITV programme tells the story of Charles’ restoration of Dumfries House and its estate in Ayrshire, Scotland.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:22:02 GMT
Rishi Sunak should seek new Brexit deal with EU, says Tony Blair think tank
PM urged to consider UK alignment with parts of single market

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:16:59 GMT
Grant Shapps warns energy firms not to hike bills of customers cutting use
Business secretary ‘disturbed’ by reports Britons being overcharged

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:15:20 GMT
‘Not sensible’ for UK to criticise Qatar over LGBT rights, says Tony Blair
The former Prime Minister said he is a ‘total supporter’ of gay rights, but the World Cup is a ‘huge event’ for Qatar.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:15:03 GMT
UK’s trade export growth slower than EU, US and G7 countries under Tories
Only Japan performed worse than the UK during the 11-year period

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:28:12 GMT
Rishi Sunak warned he has only ‘six months’ to get a grip as Tory rebellions grow
PM faces ‘real danger’, warns Conservative ex-chairman – as MPs revolt over wind farms, housebuilding and crackdown on overseas students

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:23:15 GMT
Pay deals in line with inflation ‘unaffordable’, says minister as winter of strikes looms
‘There simply isn’t the money’, says transport secretary – who denies blocking deal to avoid more rail strikes

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:01:04 GMT
Diphtheria risk for public ‘very low’ despite rise in asylum seeker cases
Steve Barclay said hundreds of migrants were vaccinated before being moved out of the Manston processing centre in Kent.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:59:10 GMT
National Grid delays triggering emergency plan to prevent blackouts
It would have been the first live run of the new Demand Flexibility Service, that sees households paid for cutting use

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:27:31 GMT
Mike Tindall launches his own line of budgy smugglers for charity
The former rugby player caught viewers’ attention when he wore the tight trunks while in the Australian jungle.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:17:43 GMT
Ukraine’s First Lady visits Downing Street during London trip
Olena Zelenska is in London to participate in an international conference on preventing sexual violence during conflicts.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:14:32 GMT
Full list of 100 companies pledging switch to 4-day week with no pay cuts
Backers of the movement say it can improve productivity with staff able to get the same amount of work done in fewer hours

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:13:56 GMT
Minister blasts Fifa and claims Wales has ‘every chance’ of beating England
Welsh economy chief Vaughan Gething called the football organisation’s decisions over rainbow bucket hats and One Love armbands “disappointing”.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 16:12:10 GMT
500-year-old cottage built by King Henry VIII’s chaplain to be auctioned for £1
House-hunters are being given the chance to own a Grade II-listed 16th century servant’s cottage at a bargain price - with auction bids starting at just £1.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:56:48 GMT
Murder arrest after boxing trainer stabbed to death - OLD
Reece Newcombe was killed in a fight on Richmond Bridge in south-west London early on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:56:17 GMT
Man arrested for murder after Ian Wright’s boxing trainer killed with broken glass
Police were called to the scene in south-west London at about 4am on Saturday and found 31-year-old Reece Newcombe with serious injuries

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:52:35 GMT
Inquiry chairman needs to restore trust, Covid group solicitor says
Families of those who lost loved ones to coronavirus will meet the Scottish inquiry’s new chairman on Tuesday.



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