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BP shares shrug off shock boss departure, but attention turns to successor

BP shares shrug off shock boss departure, but attention turns to successor

BP shares shrug off shock boss departure, but attention turns to successor

13 September 2023

Bernard Looney resigned on Tuesday after admitting not being ‘fully transparent’ in his previous disclosures about past relationships with colleagues.


Mick Lynch: Rail ticket office closure consultation was ‘a sham’

Mick Lynch: Rail ticket office closure consultation was ‘a sham’

Mick Lynch: Rail ticket office closure consultation was ‘a sham’

13 September 2023

The general secretary of the RMT union claimed the process was designed to ensure the plans are implemented despite strong opposition.


Cave art dating back 24,000 years discovered in Spain

Cave art dating back 24,000 years discovered in Spain

Cave art dating back 24,000 years discovered in Spain

13 September 2023

More than 100 palaeolithic paintings and engravings were found in the Cova Dones, or Cueva Dones, in Millares, near Valencia.


Special edition of Big Issue to focus on housing

Special edition of Big Issue to focus on housing

Special edition of Big Issue to focus on housing

13 September 2023

The magazine is stepping up its campaign for action, including launching a petition.


May: I would not have used Braverman’s ‘invasion’ description of migrants

May: I would not have used Braverman’s ‘invasion’ description of migrants

May: I would not have used Braverman’s ‘invasion’ description of migrants

13 September 2023

The former prime minister also said her Brexit deal would have been better than Boris Johnson’s exit agreement.


Tories took ‘swift action’ after MI5 warning about would-be MPs

Tories took ‘swift action’ after MI5 warning about would-be MPs

Tories took ‘swift action’ after MI5 warning about would-be MPs

13 September 2023

The Conservative Party dropped two people from its list of potential candidates after MI5 highlighted links to China.


Retired teacher spreads happiness with book nooks based on ‘iconic’ film scenes

Retired teacher spreads happiness with book nooks based on ‘iconic’ film scenes

Retired teacher spreads happiness with book nooks based on ‘iconic’ film scenes

13 September 2023

Janet Edgecomb Roller has made roughly 16 book nooks, based on movies including The Shining, Ghostbusters and Coraline.


Trailblazer hopes to become first black female winter mountain leader in the UK

Trailblazer hopes to become first black female winter mountain leader in the UK

Trailblazer hopes to become first black female winter mountain leader in the UK

13 September 2023

Carla Khouri has said she is ‘determined’ to achieve the qualification and encourage other females of colour into mountaineering.


Police release photo of suspect from 1970s sexual assault case

Police release photo of suspect from 1970s sexual assault case

Police release photo of suspect from 1970s sexual assault case

13 September 2023

Officers have been unable to fully identify the man in the photograph, although his first name is thought to be Gary.


UK economy declines by more than expected in July amid strike impact

UK economy declines by more than expected in July amid strike impact

UK economy declines by more than expected in July amid strike impact

13 September 2023

Gross domestic product contracted by 0.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.


ChatGPT could help reduce A&E wait times – study

ChatGPT could help reduce A&E wait times – study

ChatGPT could help reduce A&E wait times – study

13 September 2023

Researchers in the Netherlands found the language model showed ‘potential’ but concerns remain over privacy when using medical data


Woman released from custody after death of two-year-old girl in pond

Woman released from custody after death of two-year-old girl in pond

Woman released from custody after death of two-year-old girl in pond

13 September 2023

Police said the girl’s family was being supported by specialist officers.


Campaign launched to hear voices of young people ahead of general election

Campaign launched to hear voices of young people ahead of general election

Campaign launched to hear voices of young people ahead of general election

13 September 2023

The latest survey is a follow-up to The Big Ask which reached 500,000 young people in 2021.


More than quarter of universities operating food banks for students – research

More than quarter of universities operating food banks for students – research

More than quarter of universities operating food banks for students – research

13 September 2023

The report ‘raises important questions about whether universities should themselves be the ones to plug the growing gaps in student finance’.


Quarter of people are behind with at least one bill, says Citizens Advice

Quarter of people are behind with at least one bill, says Citizens Advice

Quarter of people are behind with at least one bill, says Citizens Advice

13 September 2023

Too many people are ‘living on empty’, the charity is warning.


Inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girls – study

Inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girls – study

Inflammatory signs for teenage depression differ between boys and girls – study

13 September 2023

Researchers hope the findings will ultimately lead to the development of more targeted treatments.


King to visit village which tackled economic issues

King to visit village which tackled economic issues

King to visit village which tackled economic issues

13 September 2023

Charles will be welcomed by children from Tomintoul Primary School.


Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

Clarity urgently needed on transgender guidance for schools, says commissioner

13 September 2023

Dame Rachel de Souza said schools always try to do their ‘pastoral best’ but there is a need for clear guidance on a standard approach.


National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

National Gallery installation will bring voices of Trafalgar Square into gallery

13 September 2023

The new installations include a 25-by-six metre textile sculpture.


What the papers say – September 13

What the papers say – September 13

What the papers say – September 13

13 September 2023

Future of the pensions triple lock features amid a range of stories on Wednesday’s newspaper front pages.


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