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Business Secretary criticised for saying ‘no given’ steel industry will survive

Business Secretary criticised for saying ‘no given’ steel industry will survive

Business Secretary criticised for saying ‘no given’ steel industry will survive

09 February 2023

Labour said Kemi Badenoch’s remark showed the Conservative Government was ‘lacking in ambition’ when it came to domestic steel.


King welcomes astronaut Chris Hadfield to Buckingham Palace

King welcomes astronaut Chris Hadfield to Buckingham Palace

King welcomes astronaut Chris Hadfield to Buckingham Palace

09 February 2023

The pair met on Thursday afternoon.


King tackles puzzle box during visit to one of London’s architectural treasures

King tackles puzzle box during visit to one of London’s architectural treasures

King tackles puzzle box during visit to one of London’s architectural treasures

09 February 2023

Charles toured the former home of Victorian artist Lord Leighton, who lavishly decorated parts of his property in a Middle Eastern style.


Father of boy who died after exposure to mould welcomes law to tackle damp homes

Father of boy who died after exposure to mould welcomes law to tackle damp homes

Father of boy who died after exposure to mould welcomes law to tackle damp homes

09 February 2023

The Government said the proposed ‘Awaab’s Law’ aims to make landlords fix reported health hazards within specified timeframes.


Isla Bryson not in contact with women during Cornton Vale stay – prison service

Isla Bryson not in contact with women during Cornton Vale stay – prison service

Isla Bryson not in contact with women during Cornton Vale stay – prison service

09 February 2023

The transgender prisoner did not come into contact with any prisoners while in the jail for women, it has been confirmed.


Burt Bacharach, the esteemed composer who entertained millions with his melodies

Burt Bacharach, the esteemed composer who entertained millions with his melodies

Burt Bacharach, the esteemed composer who entertained millions with his melodies

09 February 2023

The Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriter and musician was responsible for hundreds of popular songs including I Say A Little Prayer and Walk On By.


Killer gunman Jake Davison should not have had shotgun licence, inquest told

Killer gunman Jake Davison should not have had shotgun licence, inquest told

Killer gunman Jake Davison should not have had shotgun licence, inquest told

09 February 2023

Davison killed five people in a shooting spree in Keyham, Plymouth, in August 2021.


Housing association fined £100,000 after woman in care choked on marshmallow

Housing association fined £100,000 after woman in care choked on marshmallow

Housing association fined £100,000 after woman in care choked on marshmallow

09 February 2023

Shirley Breeze was placed in an induced coma following in the incident and later died.


Press regulator launches probe into Jeremy Clarkson’s article about Meghan

Press regulator launches probe into Jeremy Clarkson’s article about Meghan

Press regulator launches probe into Jeremy Clarkson’s article about Meghan

09 February 2023

The press standards organisation, Ipso, received more than 25,100 complaints about the piece.


Athlete who completed endurance challenge in wheelchair returns to UK

Athlete who completed endurance challenge in wheelchair returns to UK

Athlete who completed endurance challenge in wheelchair returns to UK

09 February 2023

Darren Edwards said he slept the whole flight from Miami to London.


Landlord repossessions almost doubled at end of 2022, charity says

Landlord repossessions almost doubled at end of 2022, charity says

Landlord repossessions almost doubled at end of 2022, charity says

09 February 2023

Matt Downie of Crisis said the Government ‘cannot continue to look the other way’ as more people are forced into homelessness.


Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

09 February 2023

The Scottish Secretary said he ‘simply did not agree’ with SNP minister Shona Robison on the use of Section 35.


MPs’ pay set to rise by 2.9% from April

MPs’ pay set to rise by 2.9% from April

MPs’ pay set to rise by 2.9% from April

09 February 2023

The rise will take their overall salary from £84,144 to £86,584.


Landlords subject to strict time limits to fix damp under Awaab’s Law

Landlords subject to strict time limits to fix damp under Awaab’s Law

Landlords subject to strict time limits to fix damp under Awaab’s Law

09 February 2023

Awaab Ishak’s parents had their complaints about mould in their housing association flat ‘repeatedly ignored’.


Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

Patient safety ‘still not a priority’ three years after Paterson report – victim

09 February 2023

Rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson performed unnecessary operations on more than 1,000 patients over a 14-year period.


Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

Irish patient who can be violent to move to England for ‘urgent’ treatment

09 February 2023

A judge in the specialist Court of Protection in London approved the man’s transfer.


Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

Ryan Reynolds sends moving message to stars cycling in Doddie Weir fundraiser

09 February 2023

The 200-strong group of cyclists set off on their journey from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Thursday.


Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

Fresh meat early diet reduces risk of dog digestive issues later in life – study

09 February 2023

Scientists say their findings could have implications for gut health in pet dogs.


Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

Samsung ‘building devices to last’ as it launches new flagship phones

09 February 2023

Tech giant is aware users are holding onto their phones for longer.


Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

Man remanded on abduction charge after disappearance of 11-year-old

09 February 2023

Andrew Miller, 53, appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday.


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