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Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

18 January 2023

NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.


Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

18 January 2023

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick spoke after 83-year-old Joan Salter was seen in a video confronting the Home Secretary over her use of language.


Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

18 January 2023

The museum was officially reopened by the King last year.


Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

18 January 2023

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has vowed to seek the forfeiture of the former Met officer’s state-funded pension, said to be £22,000 per year.


Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

18 January 2023

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 10.5% in December from 10.7% in November.


TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

18 January 2023

Unfair terms published on TonyBet’s website potentially hampered customers receiving their winnings, the Gambling Commission said.


Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

18 January 2023

The bishops met on Tuesday to finalise recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality.


What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

18 January 2023

‘Match of the wahey’ and the latest industrial action are splashed across the front pages.


Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

18 January 2023

Economists expect official figures will reveal the rate of inflation falling to 10.5% last month from 10.7% in November.


Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

18 January 2023

Chief Constable of Police Scotland Sir Iain Livingstone will be knighted at the same event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

18 January 2023

The new Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards said the reputation of the House was ‘possibly as low as it has ever been’.


Police searching for two suspects after ‘brazen’ targeted fatal stabbing

Police searching for two suspects after ‘brazen’ targeted fatal stabbing

Police searching for two suspects after ‘brazen’ targeted fatal stabbing

18 January 2023

A Section 60 Authority giving officers extra powers to stop and search is in place.


Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay

Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay

Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay

18 January 2023

Gillian Keegan has said she will work with head teachers to make sure schools are open for as many children as possible.


Thousands of nurses go on strike across England

Thousands of nurses go on strike across England

Thousands of nurses go on strike across England

18 January 2023

NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.


Food watchdog boss warns against bringing cake to the office

Food watchdog boss warns against bringing cake to the office

Food watchdog boss warns against bringing cake to the office

17 January 2023

Professor Susan Jebb said while it is a choice to eat sweet treats, people can help each other by providing a ‘supportive environment’.


US and UK vow to maintain support for Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

US and UK vow to maintain support for Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

US and UK vow to maintain support for Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

17 January 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has held talks in Washington urging the Americans to go ‘further and faster’ in their backing for Kyiv.


Current insecticide safety tests inadequate, research suggests

Current insecticide safety tests inadequate, research suggests

Current insecticide safety tests inadequate, research suggests

17 January 2023

Researchers have found that bees have different versions of a nerve cell receptor that is targeted by insecticides.


In Pictures: Winter Lights festival returns to London for first time since 2020

In Pictures: Winter Lights festival returns to London for first time since 2020

In Pictures: Winter Lights festival returns to London for first time since 2020

17 January 2023

The event lit up Canary Wharf on Tuesday evening.


Government introduces changes to controversial legacy Bill

Government introduces changes to controversial legacy Bill

Government introduces changes to controversial legacy Bill

17 January 2023

The move comes ahead of the proposed legislation being considered at the committee stage.


BBC apologises after porn prank targets Match Of The Day

BBC apologises after porn prank targets Match Of The Day

BBC apologises after porn prank targets Match Of The Day

17 January 2023

Gary Lineker revealed the loud moaning noises were caused by a hidden mobile phone.


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