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1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

10 January 2023

The company has launched consultations over the closure of sites in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock in the west of Scotland.


New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

10 January 2023

The Government is introducing a new Bill requiring minimum service levels in key sectors during industrial action.


Teaching unions and Scottish Government still ‘some distance apart’ on pay deal

Teaching unions and Scottish Government still ‘some distance apart’ on pay deal

Teaching unions and Scottish Government still ‘some distance apart’ on pay deal

10 January 2023

Primary schools closed on Tuesday as teachers walked out in a dispute over pay, with secondary schools to follow on Wednesday.


Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’

10 January 2023

The Met Office has issued three yellow rain warnings across England, Wales and Scotland, and a yellow wind warning for the Northern Isles.


AO World ‘cautiously optimistic’ as cost-cutting boosts profits

AO World ‘cautiously optimistic’ as cost-cutting boosts profits

AO World ‘cautiously optimistic’ as cost-cutting boosts profits

10 January 2023

The online electricals retailer upgraded its profit guidance despite another decline in sales for the latest quarter.


Bill to ensure ‘minimum safety levels’ during industrial action being introduced

Bill to ensure ‘minimum safety levels’ during industrial action being introduced

Bill to ensure ‘minimum safety levels’ during industrial action being introduced

10 January 2023

The Government is pressing ahead with controversial plans to ensure minimum levels of service during strikes.


Primary schools shut as teachers strike in pay dispute

Primary schools shut as teachers strike in pay dispute

Primary schools shut as teachers strike in pay dispute

10 January 2023

Teachers at secondary schools will walk out on Wednesday.


Ellen DeGeneres urges Montecito residents to be safe after ‘unprecedented’ rain

Ellen DeGeneres urges Montecito residents to be safe after ‘unprecedented’ rain

Ellen DeGeneres urges Montecito residents to be safe after ‘unprecedented’ rain

10 January 2023

The US talk show host and comedian posted a video of herself from near her home, which she shares with spouse Portia de Rossi, beside a rushing river.


What the papers say – January 10

What the papers say – January 10

What the papers say – January 10

10 January 2023

Harry and the NHS remain front and centre in the papers.


New study to track respiratory viruses

New study to track respiratory viruses

New study to track respiratory viruses

10 January 2023

Experts suggest the data will lead to a better understanding of common diseases present in the UK.


‘Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years’

‘Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years’

‘Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years’

10 January 2023

The Police Federation of England and Wales, which represents more than 130,000 officers, published the results of its Pay and Morale Survey.


London remains world’s most congested city

London remains world’s most congested city

London remains world’s most congested city

10 January 2023

Drivers in the capital spent an average of 156 hours sitting in traffic in 2022, according to a report by traffic information supplier Inrix.


Fossil fuel money necessary for climate solutions – new Oxford University leader

Fossil fuel money necessary for climate solutions – new Oxford University leader

Fossil fuel money necessary for climate solutions – new Oxford University leader

10 January 2023

Professor Irene Tracey said oil companies want to move to clean energy in order to survive.


The 80th annual Golden Globes to return in person after muted ceremony in 2022

The 80th annual Golden Globes to return in person after muted ceremony in 2022

The 80th annual Golden Globes to return in person after muted ceremony in 2022

10 January 2023

Last year’s award show was made a ‘private event’ at the last minute by organisers, following heavy criticism over its lack of black members.


Hanif Kureishi says Salman Rushdie has written to him every day since his fall

Hanif Kureishi says Salman Rushdie has written to him every day since his fall

Hanif Kureishi says Salman Rushdie has written to him every day since his fall

10 January 2023

The author and playwright, 68, posted a lengthy update on his condition online on Monday, following the incident in December.


Fans queue to buy Harry’s memoir at midnight to read story from ‘horse’s mouth’

Fans queue to buy Harry’s memoir at midnight to read story from ‘horse’s mouth’

Fans queue to buy Harry’s memoir at midnight to read story from ‘horse’s mouth’

10 January 2023

Harry’s controversial memoir Spare, which was leaked and also sold early by some book shops in Spain last week, was officially released at 12am.


Royal TV dinners and King’s favourite aftershave detailed in Harry’s memoir

Royal TV dinners and King’s favourite aftershave detailed in Harry’s memoir

Royal TV dinners and King’s favourite aftershave detailed in Harry’s memoir

10 January 2023

‘Granny’s speciality was the salad dressing’ when the family gathered for barbecues, the duke reveals.


Tyler Perry offered the Sussexes his LA home because his mother ‘loved’ Diana

Tyler Perry offered the Sussexes his LA home because his mother ‘loved’ Diana

Tyler Perry offered the Sussexes his LA home because his mother ‘loved’ Diana

10 January 2023

Harry said Perry had made the ‘generous’ offer as he and Meghan sought to travel to America amid the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020.


Harry: I shopped in TK Maxx despite official clothing allowance from the King

Harry: I shopped in TK Maxx despite official clothing allowance from the King

Harry: I shopped in TK Maxx despite official clothing allowance from the King

10 January 2023

Harry said that he was ‘particularly fond’ of the discount store’s annual sale, where he could buy designer items at cheaper prices.


First UK rocket launch ends in failure after suffering ‘anomaly’

First UK rocket launch ends in failure after suffering ‘anomaly’

First UK rocket launch ends in failure after suffering ‘anomaly’

10 January 2023

After taking off from Cornwall, the Virgin Orbit plane flew to 35,000ft over the Atlantic Ocean where it jettisoned the rocket and satellites.


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