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Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’

Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’

Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’

08 February 2023

Associations between pollutant levels and blood pressure were found to be stronger for girls than boys, a study found.


Price of diesel falls below 170p per litre for first time since March 2022

Price of diesel falls below 170p per litre for first time since March 2022

Price of diesel falls below 170p per litre for first time since March 2022

08 February 2023

Figures from data company Experian show UK forecourts were charging an average of 169.9p per litre on Monday.


Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

08 February 2023

Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.


Cleverly urged to act as Swiss set to return millions in seized funds to Russia

Cleverly urged to act as Swiss set to return millions in seized funds to Russia

Cleverly urged to act as Swiss set to return millions in seized funds to Russia

08 February 2023

MPs have written to the Foreign Secretary demanding a challenge to Switzerland over a ruling to hand back laundered funds to UK-sanctioned Russians.


Marks & Spencer will overtake John Lewis by 2026, according to sales forecast

Marks & Spencer will overtake John Lewis by 2026, according to sales forecast

Marks & Spencer will overtake John Lewis by 2026, according to sales forecast

08 February 2023

Retail Week calculated the compound annual growth rate of the top 30 retailers by sales in the UK, finding M&S is on track to overtake John Lewis.


De facto referendum will not secure Scottish independence, warns SNP MP

De facto referendum will not secure Scottish independence, warns SNP MP

De facto referendum will not secure Scottish independence, warns SNP MP

08 February 2023

Stewart McDonald has published a paper ahead of a special SNP conference next month.


Supreme Court rejects challenge over Northern Ireland Protocol

Supreme Court rejects challenge over Northern Ireland Protocol

Supreme Court rejects challenge over Northern Ireland Protocol

08 February 2023

A collective of unionists and Brexiteers had challenged the legality of the trading arrangement.


House prices and sales fell in January as buyer inquiries dropped

House prices and sales fell in January as buyer inquiries dropped

House prices and sales fell in January as buyer inquiries dropped

08 February 2023

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said the overall tone of the feedback from property professionals remains subdued.


SNP MP fears ‘disinformation attack’ after emails hacked

SNP MP fears ‘disinformation attack’ after emails hacked

SNP MP fears ‘disinformation attack’ after emails hacked

08 February 2023

Stewart McDonald said he was targeted in a phishing attack on January 13.


Pilot training latest part of UK military aid for Ukraine

Pilot training latest part of UK military aid for Ukraine

Pilot training latest part of UK military aid for Ukraine

08 February 2023

The UK was already the first Western country to promise modern Nato tanks for Ukraine.


Hands admits May’s elections will be ‘difficult’ for Sunak’s Tories

Hands admits May’s elections will be ‘difficult’ for Sunak’s Tories

Hands admits May’s elections will be ‘difficult’ for Sunak’s Tories

08 February 2023

Conservative Party chairman Greg Hands said his focus was on preparing the party for the next general election.


Vicky Pattison ‘bag of nerves’ over appearing in Parliament in new patron role

Vicky Pattison ‘bag of nerves’ over appearing in Parliament in new patron role

Vicky Pattison ‘bag of nerves’ over appearing in Parliament in new patron role

08 February 2023

The reality TV star has become a patron for the National Association for Children of Alcoholics.


Zelensky visits UK as Sunak promises extra military aid

Zelensky visits UK as Sunak promises extra military aid

Zelensky visits UK as Sunak promises extra military aid

08 February 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address Parliament as part of the visit.


Network Rail boss suggests Grant Shapps ‘galvanised’ workers to strike

Network Rail boss suggests Grant Shapps ‘galvanised’ workers to strike

Network Rail boss suggests Grant Shapps ‘galvanised’ workers to strike

08 February 2023

Andrew Haines said negotiations with trade unions have been conducted in a ‘measured tone’ since Mark Harper became Transport Secretary.


Scottish MP Stewart McDonald says emails stolen by Russian hackers

Scottish MP Stewart McDonald says emails stolen by Russian hackers

Scottish MP Stewart McDonald says emails stolen by Russian hackers

08 February 2023

He feared they would be made public after he fell victim to a phishing scam.


What the papers say – February 8

What the papers say – February 8

What the papers say – February 8

08 February 2023

The earthquakes that rocked Turkey and Syria may have claimed up to 20,000 lives, it has been reported.


Gordon Brown: Government and Ofgem are creating booming business for loan sharks

Gordon Brown: Government and Ofgem are creating booming business for loan sharks

Gordon Brown: Government and Ofgem are creating booming business for loan sharks

08 February 2023

The former Labour PM said the regulator and the Tories had ‘failed dismally’ to properly monitor utility companies targeting impoverished customers.


Kate Mosse: New prize celebrating non-fiction by women will amplify and honour

Kate Mosse: New prize celebrating non-fiction by women will amplify and honour

Kate Mosse: New prize celebrating non-fiction by women will amplify and honour

08 February 2023

The award is expected to be launched next year.


Supreme Court set to rule on lawfulness of Northern Ireland Protocol

Supreme Court set to rule on lawfulness of Northern Ireland Protocol

Supreme Court set to rule on lawfulness of Northern Ireland Protocol

08 February 2023

The appellants argue that the legislation passed at Westminster to give effect to the Withdrawal Agreement conflicts with the 1800 Acts of Union.


Harry and Meghan make stage debut as gruesome puppets for Spitting Image

Harry and Meghan make stage debut as gruesome puppets for Spitting Image

Harry and Meghan make stage debut as gruesome puppets for Spitting Image

08 February 2023

The royals feature alongside other famous faces including rapper Stormzy and Tom Cruise.


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