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Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

Hunt warned multi-billion pensions tax giveaway may not boost workforce

16 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to abolish the tax-free cap on the lifetime pensions allowance.


We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

We back social care, says minister after report warns sector is ‘on precipice’

16 March 2023

It comes as a new research laid out the funding difficulties and workforce challenges faced in adult social care.


Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

Unaccounted for spending would bust Chancellor’s debt rules, says OBR chief

16 March 2023

Richard Hughes, chairman of the fiscal watchdog, said the UK Government was ‘gaming’ the figures to meet its fiscal targets.


Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

Man admits driving getaway car in Amir Khan armed watch robbery

16 March 2023

The former world boxing champion was robbed at gunpoint in London.


Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

Doctors ‘want to cancel retirement’ after tax break on pension savings

16 March 2023

The measure is primarily aimed at NHS consultants who have been leaving the health service.


Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

16 March 2023

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said the company had ‘failed to deliver’ the so-called universal service obligation.


University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

16 March 2023

Blythe Duff donated scripts and memorabilia from the TV crime drama to Glasgow Caledonian University in 2018.


Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

16 March 2023

Joshua Bowles was charged with attempted murder after an investigation by counter-terror detectives.


Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

16 March 2023

Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation.


‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

16 March 2023

Numbers have risen 52% in a week.


SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

16 March 2023

The Right to Recovery Bill has been proposed by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.


Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

16 March 2023

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne said the visit of the US President was a unique policing operation.


Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

16 March 2023

Mike Lynch has appealed against extradition and two judges are considering his challenge at a High Court hearing in London.


MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

16 March 2023

Ben Parkinson suffered horrific injuries when an Army Land Rover hit a mine in 2006.


Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

16 March 2023

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of health workers have been locked in talks all week with the Department of Health.


Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

16 March 2023

The satellite launch company has reportedly furloughed staff and is working to secure new funding.


Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

16 March 2023

Merseyside Police are investigating hate crimes


Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

16 March 2023

The West Sussex airport reported profit after tax of £196.5 million for last year.


Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

16 March 2023

The campaigns of Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have called for an independent auditor to be appointed to oversee the process.


Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

16 March 2023

The charity said more than two in five providers had to close down part of their organisation or hand back contracts due to financial pressures.


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