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We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

We cannot let strikes drag on into winter, says NHS England chief

05 July 2023

NHS leaders have implored the Government and striking doctors to end the dispute.


Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

Starmer pledges to smash ‘class ceiling’ with education reforms

05 July 2023

The Labour leader will set a goal of half a million more children reaching their early learning targets by 2030.


Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

Invasive non-native species costing UK economy £4bn a year, research suggests

05 July 2023

The fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, which kills ash trees, was the most economically damaging species over the past decade, the study found.


New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

New chief announced for Serious Fraud Office

05 July 2023

Former senior Met Police officer Nick Ephgrave will take up the role at the end of September.


What is the process for closing a ticket office?

What is the process for closing a ticket office?

What is the process for closing a ticket office?

05 July 2023

Posters will be displayed at nearly all railway stations in England inviting passengers to respond to consultations.


Water companies will seek household bill rises, says Ofwat boss

Water companies will seek household bill rises, says Ofwat boss

Water companies will seek household bill rises, says Ofwat boss

05 July 2023

It comes as the UK’s largest supplier, Thames Water, continues talks over fresh funding to secure its long-term future.


Ryan Tubridy and agent offer to help parliamentary committee probes into RTE

Ryan Tubridy and agent offer to help parliamentary committee probes into RTE

Ryan Tubridy and agent offer to help parliamentary committee probes into RTE

05 July 2023

RTE has been engulfed in crisis after revelations last month that it underreported the salary paid to former Late Late Show host Tubridy.


Woman charged with murder of nine-month-old baby

Woman charged with murder of nine-month-old baby

Woman charged with murder of nine-month-old baby

05 July 2023

Karen Foster will appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


NHS faces ‘enormous pressures’ as it enters its 75th year

NHS faces ‘enormous pressures’ as it enters its 75th year

NHS faces ‘enormous pressures’ as it enters its 75th year

05 July 2023

Ministers have said that the record waiting list is expected to grow.


Theft of wreaths from war memorial in Londonderry investigated as ‘hate crime’

Theft of wreaths from war memorial in Londonderry investigated as ‘hate crime’

Theft of wreaths from war memorial in Londonderry investigated as ‘hate crime’

05 July 2023

Wreaths were stolen from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry in the early hour of Wednesday.


Center Parcs breaks ‘hundreds of pounds’ cheaper on the continent, Which? finds

Center Parcs breaks ‘hundreds of pounds’ cheaper on the continent, Which? finds

Center Parcs breaks ‘hundreds of pounds’ cheaper on the continent, Which? finds

05 July 2023

The consumer group compared the cost of a four-night stay at 16 sites across England, France and Belgium.


FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

FCA investigating whether Odey ‘fit and proper’ to work in financial services

05 July 2023

The City watchdog confirmed the scope of its probe, which began in mid-2021, and said it was in contact with the police.


Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

Wimbledon queue grows longer on third day as weather brightens

05 July 2023

The tournament is playing catch-up after 69 matches were cancelled on the outside courts during a rainy Tuesday evening.


Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

Teachers in England on picket lines as strikes cause more school disruption

05 July 2023

Members of the National Education Union are staging fresh action amid a long-running pay dispute with the Government.


Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

Industry expert: Government trying to undermine encryption in Online Safety Bill

05 July 2023

The Bill is next due to be heard in the House of Lords on Thursday.


Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

Leaked memo sets out ‘huge challenge’ to meet £11.6bn climate pledge

05 July 2023

But the Government said it remains committed to meeting its vow on climate finance for developing countries.


Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

Largest-ever police crackdown on cannabis farms sees more than 1,000 arrests

05 July 2023

Plants worth £130 million were seized in a month-long crackdown on a trade police say is linked to a wide range of crimes.


Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

Carrying sword at King’s Edinburgh service ‘good physical challenge’ – Grainger

05 July 2023

Charles will be presented with Scotland’s crown jewels during the event in Edinburgh.


Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

05 July 2023

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.


Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

Plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices revealed

05 July 2023

Industry body the Rail Delivery Group said it wants to ‘modernise customer service’.


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