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Cornish lithium mine gets £54 million in new backing

Cornish lithium mine gets £54 million in new backing

Cornish lithium mine gets £54 million in new backing

08 August 2023

The UK Infrastructure Bank will take a £24 million stake in the project as part of the investment.


Surge in used car sales as demand for EVs soars

Surge in used car sales as demand for EVs soars

Surge in used car sales as demand for EVs soars

08 August 2023

Some 1.83 million cars changed hands in the UK between April and June, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.


Mhairi Black: Trans people should be ‘left the hell alone’

Mhairi Black: Trans people should be ‘left the hell alone’

Mhairi Black: Trans people should be ‘left the hell alone’

08 August 2023

The SNP’s depute Westminster leader made the comments at an Edinburgh Festival Fringe event.


Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

08 August 2023

In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say.


Spoonbill chick fledges on Norfolk Broads ‘for first time since 17th century’

Spoonbill chick fledges on Norfolk Broads ‘for first time since 17th century’

Spoonbill chick fledges on Norfolk Broads ‘for first time since 17th century’

08 August 2023

The large white heron-like species gets its name from its long bill, which has a flat spoon-shaped tip.


Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station

08 August 2023

Scientists analysed dust from air filters within the ISS and compared them to contaminants found in houses on Earth.


Islamic community prayed for Sinead O’Connor at ‘moving and spiritual’ funeral

Islamic community prayed for Sinead O’Connor at ‘moving and spiritual’ funeral

Islamic community prayed for Sinead O’Connor at ‘moving and spiritual’ funeral

08 August 2023

Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri helped convert O’Connor to Islam.


‘I just had to be there to say goodbye to Sinead in person’ – US singer

‘I just had to be there to say goodbye to Sinead in person’ – US singer

‘I just had to be there to say goodbye to Sinead in person’ – US singer

08 August 2023

Karnamrita Dasi flew from her home in San Francisco to Ireland as soon as she heard the news of Sinead O’Connor’s death.


Mould played a part in the death of young man, pathologist tells inquest

Mould played a part in the death of young man, pathologist tells inquest

Mould played a part in the death of young man, pathologist tells inquest

08 August 2023

Luke Brooks’ family believe the damp and mouldy conditions in their rented Oldham house caused the man’s death in 2022.


UK economy faces ‘stuttering growth’ due to higher interest rates – think tank

UK economy faces ‘stuttering growth’ due to higher interest rates – think tank

UK economy faces ‘stuttering growth’ due to higher interest rates – think tank

08 August 2023

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said in its main forecast that the economy will avoid a recession


Man stabbed near British Museum was waiting in queue, bystanders say

Man stabbed near British Museum was waiting in queue, bystanders say

Man stabbed near British Museum was waiting in queue, bystanders say

08 August 2023

The man attempted to escape and was ‘dripping blood everywhere’, a witness claimed.


SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to campaign in Rutherglen seat

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to campaign in Rutherglen seat

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn to campaign in Rutherglen seat

08 August 2023

Mr Flynn hit out at Labour’s stance on Brexit ahead of the campaign visit.


NHS buildings ‘in a bad way and getting worse’

NHS buildings ‘in a bad way and getting worse’

NHS buildings ‘in a bad way and getting worse’

08 August 2023

Data on hospital chemical leaks and fire alarms was compiled by the Liberal Democrats following a number of Freedom of Information requests.


Minister warns fuel firms he will ‘call out any foot-dragging’ on transparency

Minister warns fuel firms he will ‘call out any foot-dragging’ on transparency

Minister warns fuel firms he will ‘call out any foot-dragging’ on transparency

08 August 2023

Energy Secretary Grant Shapps made the comment as drivers were hit by the largest weekly rise in petrol prices for more than a year.


Man who fled to Bulgaria to escape terrorism charges jailed after return to UK

Man who fled to Bulgaria to escape terrorism charges jailed after return to UK

Man who fled to Bulgaria to escape terrorism charges jailed after return to UK

08 August 2023

David Bodill, of Buxton, Derbyshire, fled the UK after bomb-making manuals and extremist material was found on his laptop.


Lucy Bronze’s former secondary school to name sports hall after England star

Lucy Bronze’s former secondary school to name sports hall after England star

Lucy Bronze’s former secondary school to name sports hall after England star

08 August 2023

The 31-year-old defender has started every game in England’s World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand.


22% of UK employees report facing discrimination in the workplace – survey

22% of UK employees report facing discrimination in the workplace – survey

22% of UK employees report facing discrimination in the workplace – survey

08 August 2023

Black employees were more than twice as likely as the UK average to agree that they have been passed over for a promotion, the research suggests.


Bono and Bob Geldof among mourners as ‘beloved’ Sinead O’Connor laid to rest

Bono and Bob Geldof among mourners as ‘beloved’ Sinead O’Connor laid to rest

Bono and Bob Geldof among mourners as ‘beloved’ Sinead O’Connor laid to rest

08 August 2023

The life of the singer was celebrated at a private ceremony.


Labour announces ‘charging commission’ to increase crime-solving

Labour announces ‘charging commission’ to increase crime-solving

Labour announces ‘charging commission’ to increase crime-solving

08 August 2023

The commission will aim to identify reasons for the ‘woeful’ decline in successful law enforcement, Labour said.


Fewer people eligible for Covid-19 autumn booster

Fewer people eligible for Covid-19 autumn booster

Fewer people eligible for Covid-19 autumn booster

08 August 2023

Health officials have tightened the eligibility criteria.


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