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Growth should not be seen as dirty word, Sir James Dyson warns Sunak

Growth should not be seen as dirty word, Sir James Dyson warns Sunak

Growth should not be seen as dirty word, Sir James Dyson warns Sunak

18 January 2023

He called on the Government to use the spring budget to ‘incentivise private innovation and demonstrate its ambition for growth’.


Labour says questions remain unanswered over Nadhim Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour says questions remain unanswered over Nadhim Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour says questions remain unanswered over Nadhim Zahawi tax dispute claims

18 January 2023

Rishi Sunak is facing calls to launch an inquiry into whether Nadhim Zahawi broke the ministerial code.


New Mexico DA to announce decision on pressing charges in Rust movie shooting

New Mexico DA to announce decision on pressing charges in Rust movie shooting

New Mexico DA to announce decision on pressing charges in Rust movie shooting

18 January 2023

The decision, made by Mary Carmack-Altwies and special prosecutor Andrea Reeb, will be shared via a written statement at 9am local time on Thursday.


Cleverly stresses ‘coordination’ on Ukraine as he praises Canadian contribution

Cleverly stresses ‘coordination’ on Ukraine as he praises Canadian contribution

Cleverly stresses ‘coordination’ on Ukraine as he praises Canadian contribution

18 January 2023

The Canadian Government announced plans to donate 200 armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine, amid the ongoing Russian invasion.


Weather warnings as bitterly cold temperatures expected across country

Weather warnings as bitterly cold temperatures expected across country

Weather warnings as bitterly cold temperatures expected across country

18 January 2023

Yellow warnings are in place for snow and ice across northern and western parts of the UK.


Labour calls for probe over claims Johnson had cousin act as credit ‘guarantor’

Labour calls for probe over claims Johnson had cousin act as credit ‘guarantor’

Labour calls for probe over claims Johnson had cousin act as credit ‘guarantor’

18 January 2023

The party has written to Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards over the allegations.


Government needs proper pay strategy to end healthcare strikes, says ex-NHS CEO

Government needs proper pay strategy to end healthcare strikes, says ex-NHS CEO

Government needs proper pay strategy to end healthcare strikes, says ex-NHS CEO

18 January 2023

Sir David Nicholson told Tonight with Andrew Marr on LBC on Wednesday that he had ‘never seen’ the pressure the NHS has on it at the moment.


Kim Kardashian revealed as new owner of Attallah Cross worn by Diana

Kim Kardashian revealed as new owner of Attallah Cross worn by Diana

Kim Kardashian revealed as new owner of Attallah Cross worn by Diana

18 January 2023

The amethyst cross pendant sold for £163,800 at auction on Wednesday.


Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

Inverness company fined after surveyor dies in explosion at work

18 January 2023

Global Energy Nigg Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) and Section 33(1)(a) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.


Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

Levelling-up funding of £71m unveiled to boost 10 projects in Northern Ireland

18 January 2023

The funding will include almost £10 million to create new waterfront gardens in the city of Bangor.


Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

Inquiry launched into corruption claims after crowd crush at O2 Academy Brixton

18 January 2023

The Security Industry Authority has said it will investigate bribery claims made in an episode of BBC File on 4.


Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

Dover-Calais ferry services suspended due to French industrial action

18 January 2023

P&O Ferries said it has produced an ‘optimised’ sailing schedule in light of the 24-hour strike, known as the National Day of Action in France.


Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

Government owes ‘moral responsibility’ to infected blood victims, inquiry told

18 January 2023

The Infected Blood Inquiry heard closing submissions made on behalf of the Government on Wednesday.


Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

Eamonn Holmes in challenge to tax tribunal ruling over ’employee’ status at ITV

18 January 2023

The broadcaster previously brought a case against HMRC over the income tax and national insurance the body said was due.


Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

Nature group learns of community buyout plan from press amid dispute

18 January 2023

The John Muir Trust and the Assynt Crofters’ Trust have locked horns once again over deer culling policies.


NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

NHS faces prospect of biggest walkout in its history

18 January 2023

More strikes in England and Wales have been announced as the pay row with the Government continues.


Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

Poet Michael Rosen marches with nurses out of ‘gratitude’ after his Covid coma

18 January 2023

The 76-year-old said he was in hospital for three months after being put in an induced coma after falling seriously ill with Covid in March 2020.


Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

Scotland’s curling stars add MBE to medal haul

18 January 2023

Curlers Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff, Mili Smith and Victoria Drummond and coach David Murdoch were made MBE’s at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

Sunak and Rowley pledge action to tackle abuse of power following Carrick case

18 January 2023

Rishi Sunak said there should be ‘no place to hide’ for offenders within the police service.


Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

Tributes paid to ‘bubbly’ teenager killed in suspected arson attack

18 January 2023

Three others managed to escape the fire, Northumbria Police said.


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