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Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

Poll suggests jobcentre staff focus on sanctions over support

23 August 2023

Universal Credit claimants report concern over employment advisors’ approach as changes are set to bring more people into ‘intensive’ regime.


How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

How do GCSE grades differ across the UK?

23 August 2023

Teenagers across the country are collecting their GCSE results.


Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

Thousands of Ukrainians to be offered free English lessons to help job prospects

23 August 2023

The announcement comes on Ukrainian Independence Day.


‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

‘Frustrated’ British Museum boss says dealer did not mention more missing items

23 August 2023

Emails claim the museum was alerted to the thefts by an antiquities dealer in 2021 and ignored the report.


Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

23 August 2023

Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.


Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

Serious misconduct by former trustees at Care4Calais, Charity Commission finds

23 August 2023

The regulator said the charity had historically not been managed well, but that its governance has now ‘improved significantly’.


At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

At-home poo tests ‘could cut wait times for suspected cancer cases’

23 August 2023

The test costs the NHS between £4 and £5 per sample.


Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

Staff at five Scottish universities prepared to strike in dispute over pay

23 August 2023

Around 1,000 technicians, cleaners, security officers, janitors and other workers have backed a walkout.


Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

Barbie overtakes Top Gun: Maverick as it races up all-time box office chart

23 August 2023

The film is likely to overtake Casino Royale and Grease in the next few days.


Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

Former teacher ‘chastised’ horse by smacking it multiple times, court told

23 August 2023

Sarah Moulds was seen on video hitting and kicking the horse, named Bruce Almighty.


Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

Cyclist hit by fire engine on 999 call in south London

23 August 2023

People in the area described hearing a ‘bang’ as the man was hit by the vehicle.


Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

Police believe lost body-worn video footage has been deleted, not hacked

23 August 2023

South Yorkshire Police are ‘deeply sorry’ after camera footage gathered over nearly three years was lost in the latest police data incident.


Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

Vehicle emissions-based schemes have generated ‘more than £418m since 2021’

23 August 2023

London’s ultra low emission zone accounts for the majority of this income.


Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

Water companies almost breached licences to keep supply flowing, documents show

23 August 2023

Some reservoirs came close to running out of water during what was the hottest year on record for the UK.


‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

‘Unusual and odd’ that ITV did not know about Schofield – TV company boss

23 August 2023

During the opening debate at the Edinburgh TV Festival, a panel reflected on how a number of issues with high-profile presenters have arisen lately.


Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

Harry to attend UK charity awards ceremony

23 August 2023

The Duke of Sussex is not expected to be joined by the Duchess of Sussex at the WellChild event in London next month.


Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

23 August 2023

The Environment Agency has no record of sewage discharges during July and August.


Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

Ex-NatWest boss Alison Rose set for £2.4m payout after resigning over Farage row

23 August 2023

Ms Rose resigned after she admitted to being the source of an inaccurate story about Nigel Farage’s finances.


Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

Iceland calls for urgent changes to laws around sales of baby formula

23 August 2023

The supermarket is urging the Government to overturn current regulations which prohibit retailers from telling customers about savings on formula.


Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

Parents of Lucy Letby victims accuse former hospital director of ‘total fob off’

23 August 2023

Ian Harvey has been accused of a ‘shameful’ failure to address parental concerns.


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