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Plan to boost smart electric vehicle charging could save drivers £1,000 a year

Plan to boost smart electric vehicle charging could save drivers £1,000 a year

Plan to boost smart electric vehicle charging could save drivers £1,000 a year

16 January 2023

The Government aims to seize technologies that delay EV charging during demand peaks and share power back to the grid.


Boy, five, whose father died last year leads police on unique motorcycle ride

Boy, five, whose father died last year leads police on unique motorcycle ride

Boy, five, whose father died last year leads police on unique motorcycle ride

16 January 2023

Police officers from Durham and Cleveland paid a special visit to Harry Farrell.


Agency staff and volunteers could be used to fill in for teachers on strike days

Agency staff and volunteers could be used to fill in for teachers on strike days

Agency staff and volunteers could be used to fill in for teachers on strike days

16 January 2023

The Department for Education has urged headteachers to ‘take all reasonable steps to keep the school open for as many pupils as possible’.


Met boss apologises for ‘horrific’ failures as officer revealed as serial rapist

Met boss apologises for ‘horrific’ failures as officer revealed as serial rapist

Met boss apologises for ‘horrific’ failures as officer revealed as serial rapist

16 January 2023

Pc David Carrick attacked at least a dozen women over an 18-year period throughout his career with the Met.


UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

16 January 2023

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.


Protesters brave freeze to demonstrate against controversial strikes Bill

Protesters brave freeze to demonstrate against controversial strikes Bill

Protesters brave freeze to demonstrate against controversial strikes Bill

16 January 2023

The demonstration coincided with the second reading of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill in Parliament.


Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

Jack confirms UK Government to block Scottish gender recognition reforms

16 January 2023

Nicola Sturgeon said the move was a ‘full-frontal’ attack.


Nurses to stage two more strikes in Wales, union announces

Nurses to stage two more strikes in Wales, union announces

Nurses to stage two more strikes in Wales, union announces

16 January 2023

The Royal College of Nursing in Wales said action will be taken on February 6 and 7.


Anthony Joseph wins TS Eliot Prize for ‘luminous’ collection of sonnets

Anthony Joseph wins TS Eliot Prize for ‘luminous’ collection of sonnets

Anthony Joseph wins TS Eliot Prize for ‘luminous’ collection of sonnets

16 January 2023

The poet will receive £25,000 prize money.


When and where are teacher walkouts scheduled to take place in England and Wales?

When and where are teacher walkouts scheduled to take place in England and Wales?

When and where are teacher walkouts scheduled to take place in England and Wales?

16 January 2023

Rallies are due to be held on March 15 at Westminster and in Cardiff.


Change needed in policing culture in wake of Carrick case, says Home Secretary

Change needed in policing culture in wake of Carrick case, says Home Secretary

Change needed in policing culture in wake of Carrick case, says Home Secretary

16 January 2023

Downing Street said police forces must “root out” any such officers, while acknowledging that public trust has been damaged by the case.


Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

16 January 2023

While acknowledging there are ‘lessons to learn’ from the Covid-19 crisis, Lord Markham also pointed to successes.


Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

16 January 2023

Conservative education select committee chairman Robin Walker sought reassurance in the Commons.


Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

16 January 2023

A researcher at Queen’s University in Belfast provided data for the research.


Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

16 January 2023

In a meeting about the UK’s financial stability, Andrew Bailey told the Treasury Committee that banks are much stronger financially than in the past.


Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

16 January 2023

It had previously been thought that the trident was used for feeding.


Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

16 January 2023

Intruders broke into Cavendish’s home in Essex in November 2021 while he was asleep upstairs with his wife Peta and child.


UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

16 January 2023

The UKHSA said cold weather ‘can have a serious impact on health, particularly older people and those with pre-existing health conditions’.


Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

16 January 2023

The family has also been told the burial took place last week.


Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

16 January 2023

Cafes and restaurants say business has been hit by temporary closure of venue.


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