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‘Lack of knowledge on evacuation plans putting disabled workers at risk’

‘Lack of knowledge on evacuation plans putting disabled workers at risk’

‘Lack of knowledge on evacuation plans putting disabled workers at risk’

13 February 2023

A campaigner has said she is “sadly” not surprised by survey findings “as somebody who’s been working as a disabled person all my adult life”.


Two Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays together over Zoom

Two Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays together over Zoom

Two Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays together over Zoom

13 February 2023

Ken Hobbs and Margaret Wilson met through the Blind Veterans UK charity and celebrated their milestone birthdays together.


Brianna Ghey’s family pays tribute to ‘fearless’ daughter after fatal stabbing

Brianna Ghey’s family pays tribute to ‘fearless’ daughter after fatal stabbing

Brianna Ghey’s family pays tribute to ‘fearless’ daughter after fatal stabbing

13 February 2023

Two 15-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of the teenager’s murder.


Metropolitan Police apologise to Caroline Flack’s family over lack of records

Metropolitan Police apologise to Caroline Flack’s family over lack of records

Metropolitan Police apologise to Caroline Flack’s family over lack of records

13 February 2023

Flack was found dead in February 2020 at the age of 40.


Pharrell Williams leads tributes to De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove

Pharrell Williams leads tributes to De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove

Pharrell Williams leads tributes to De La Soul co-founder Trugoy the Dove

13 February 2023

The Brooklyn-born rapper helped pioneer the alternative hip hop genre.


Friends of the Earth to take department to court over ‘air quality failings’

Friends of the Earth to take department to court over ‘air quality failings’

Friends of the Earth to take department to court over ‘air quality failings’

13 February 2023

Environmental campaigners contend hundreds of thousands of diesel cars have never received a legally compliant exhaust emissions test.


Council chiefs on standby to consider improved pay offer for striking teachers

Council chiefs on standby to consider improved pay offer for striking teachers

Council chiefs on standby to consider improved pay offer for striking teachers

13 February 2023

Stephen McCabe, of Inverclyde Council, said leaders were expecting to be called to a meeting to review the offer.


Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder

Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder

Two 15-year-olds questioned over Brianna Ghey murder

13 February 2023

Brianna was found by members of the public as she lay wounded on a path in Linear Park, Culcheth, at around 3.13pm on Saturday.


Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

Former Labour MP bidding to make Commons comeback eight years after losing seat

13 February 2023

Douglas Alexander, who lost his seat to the SNP in 2015, is seeking a return to elected politics and is standing for Labour in East Lothian.


Three launches new social tariff to support low-income households

Three launches new social tariff to support low-income households

Three launches new social tariff to support low-income households

13 February 2023

The new deal offers unlimited data, text and calls for £12 a month.


Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Hackney

Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Hackney

Man, 35, arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing in Hackney

13 February 2023

Trei Daley, 26, of Bromley, south London, was stabbed close to the Colour Factory nightclub in Queen’s Yard, Hackney Wick.


Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, dies in Chelmsford

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, dies in Chelmsford

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 16, dies in Chelmsford

13 February 2023

Police were called to Waterson Vale at around 11.30pm on Sunday following reports of a boy suffering serious injuries.


‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister

‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister

‘Possible’ that China has deployed spy balloons over Britain, says minister

13 February 2023

Transport minister Richard Holden said the UK would need to be ‘robust’ in how it deals with ‘hostile state’ China.


‘Shooting star’ asteroid enters earth’s atmosphere above Channel

‘Shooting star’ asteroid enters earth’s atmosphere above Channel

‘Shooting star’ asteroid enters earth’s atmosphere above Channel

13 February 2023

The European Space Agency tweeted that the asteroid was expected to safely enter the Earth’s atmosphere over northern France.


‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour

‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour

‘Lavish’ Whitehall spending revealed by purchase card data, says Labour

13 February 2023

The Conservatives have accused Labour of wasting civil servants’ time on information already in the public domain.


Heathrow Airport records busiest start of year since before pandemic

Heathrow Airport records busiest start of year since before pandemic

Heathrow Airport records busiest start of year since before pandemic

13 February 2023

The UK’s busiest airport is ‘back to its best’, chief executive John Holland-Kaye said.


Lord Frost calls on Government to ’embrace’ Brexit as he warns of ‘secret’ plot

Lord Frost calls on Government to ’embrace’ Brexit as he warns of ‘secret’ plot

Lord Frost calls on Government to ’embrace’ Brexit as he warns of ‘secret’ plot

13 February 2023

The 57-year-old said there was evidence that ‘many in our political and business establishment want to unravel the deals we did’.


U2 confirm upcoming Las Vegas residency in Super Bowl trailer

U2 confirm upcoming Las Vegas residency in Super Bowl trailer

U2 confirm upcoming Las Vegas residency in Super Bowl trailer

13 February 2023

The world-famous Irish rock band will begin a run of dates at the newly opened MSG Sphere.


Teenager arrested following protest outside asylum seeker hotel in court

Teenager arrested following protest outside asylum seeker hotel in court

Teenager arrested following protest outside asylum seeker hotel in court

13 February 2023

Jarad Skeete, 19, of Aigburth, Liverpool, will appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Monday.


Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

Man in court following protest over drag queen children’s event at Tate Britain

13 February 2023

Lance O’Connor has been charged with several offences following a protest outside the Tate Britain.


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