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Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

Rent prices squeezed higher in ‘frenzied’ market while house sales sluggish

12 April 2023

Tenant demand reached a five-month high but the supply of rental properties continues to decline, surveyors said.


Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

Ulez legal challenge may proceed, High Court rules

12 April 2023

Outer-London boroughs leading a judicial review can continue their challenge on the basis Ulez may be unlawful.


Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

Police officer dies while responding to incident on duty

12 April 2023

Pc Andy Boardman joined West Mercia Police in 2015.


What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

What is the Gender Recognition Reform Bill and what does a legal challenge mean?

12 April 2023

The Scottish Government is taking court action against a UK Government block on the legislation.


In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

In Pictures: Joe Biden explores family roots on first full day of Irish visit

12 April 2023

The US president spent the early part of the day in Northern Ireland before visiting ancestral homelands in the south.


Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

Visitors to be fined up to £1,000 for petting and feeding New Forest ponies

12 April 2023

New Forest District Council has approved the new measures.


‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

‘Tree against hunger’ flowers for first time at Kew Gardens

12 April 2023

The Ensete ventricosum – also known as the Ethiopian banana, the Abyssinian banana, or even the false banana – is a close relative of the banana tree.


Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

Sunak meets PSNI officer John Caldwell and family in Northern Ireland visit

12 April 2023

The Prime Minister was in Belfast to meet US President Joe Biden on Wednesday,


Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh environments’

12 April 2023

The data suggests dairy products were consumed by individuals of all ages across diverse populations.


Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

Biden speech does not alter political dynamic at Stormont, DUP leader insists

12 April 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK Government needed to do more to protect Northern Ireland’s place within the UK internal market.


Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

Police show off new Taser designed to provide officers with better protection

12 April 2023

The Taser 7 is being rolled out by Hampshire and Thames Valley forces and has two cartridge types for use depending on the proximity of a person.


President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

President delivers clear message during lightning-fast Belfast visit

12 April 2023

Joe Biden linked a bright economic future with political stability during an address at Ulster University.


Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

Ex-minister Matt Hancock under investigation by House of Commons sleaze watchdog

12 April 2023

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating the former health secretary.


No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

No ‘systemic banking crisis’, Bank of England governor says in Washington speech

12 April 2023

Andrew Bailey said the reforms implemented after 2008 have worked to help the sector weather recent turmoil.


President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

President Biden ‘sent a clear message to the DUP’ over Stormont – O’Neill

12 April 2023

Sinn Fein Stormont leader Michelle O’Neill said she is focused on trying to make politics work.


Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

Pharmacists sound the alarm over medicine supply issues

12 April 2023

The warning comes after supply problems with antibiotics, HRT medicines and even some cough and cold remedies.


Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

Joe Biden lands in Dublin ahead of historic trip to ancestral homelands

12 April 2023

Mr Biden arrived in the Irish capital on Wednesday following talks with Rishi Sunak north of the border.


Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

Meghan to miss King’s coronation as Harry makes solo trip to see Charles crowned

12 April 2023

Buckingham Palace announced the Sussexes’ movements, ending months of speculation about whether they would be at the May 6 event.


Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

12 April 2023

The Scottish Government will take legal action after Westminster vetoed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.


Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

Junior doctors’ union asks Acas to help end strike deadlock

12 April 2023

Ministers were urged to get round the table to try to break the deadlock between the parties as junior doctors began a second day of strike action.


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