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‘Shameful’ companies fined for targeting over 60s with unlawful marketing calls

‘Shameful’ companies fined for targeting over 60s with unlawful marketing calls

‘Shameful’ companies fined for targeting over 60s with unlawful marketing calls

06 December 2022

The firms were ‘deliberately targeting’ those signed up with the Telephone Preference Service.


Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

06 December 2022

Here are some of the strikes or ballots planned.


Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader

Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader

Stephen Flynn elected SNP Westminster leader

06 December 2022

The Aberdeen South MP will face Rishi Sunak at Prime Minster’s Questions on Wednesday.


Woman who complained about psychologist fails to overturn family court ruling

Woman who complained about psychologist fails to overturn family court ruling

Woman who complained about psychologist fails to overturn family court ruling

06 December 2022

The woman, who says Melanie Gill is not ‘appropriately qualified’, appealed after Judge Lindsay Davies refused to order a re-hearing of her case.


Taskforce launched to help NHS ‘maximise’ use of private hospitals

Taskforce launched to help NHS ‘maximise’ use of private hospitals

Taskforce launched to help NHS ‘maximise’ use of private hospitals

06 December 2022

The Government has launched an Elective Recovery Taskforce to tackle the NHS record waiting list.


Campaign group in fight over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell recommendations

Campaign group in fight over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell recommendations

Campaign group in fight over ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell recommendations

06 December 2022

Lawyers representing ministers have told a High Court judge that a consultation is ongoing – they say Claddag’s claim is ‘premature’ and ‘must fail’.


Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind

Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind

Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind

06 December 2022

Under the proposals, planning permission would be dependent on demonstrating local support.


Three arrested over Bolivian people smuggling using common travel area

Three arrested over Bolivian people smuggling using common travel area

Three arrested over Bolivian people smuggling using common travel area

06 December 2022

The Home Office believes migrants were charged thousands of pounds to be flown from Bolivia to the UK through Ireland.


Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines Security Council: Irish minister

Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines Security Council: Irish minister

Russian invasion of Ukraine and veto undermines Security Council: Irish minister

06 December 2022

Ireland has had ‘sustained and positive impact’ on conflict prevention during its two-year term on the UN group, Simon Coveney has said.


Mersey tidal power project to take inspiration from South Korea

Mersey tidal power project to take inspiration from South Korea

Mersey tidal power project to take inspiration from South Korea

06 December 2022

It is hoped the Mersey Tidal Power Project would generate enough energy to power up to one million homes and could be up and running within a decade.


Riot police deployed outside World Cup stadium for Morocco v Spain game

Riot police deployed outside World Cup stadium for Morocco v Spain game

Riot police deployed outside World Cup stadium for Morocco v Spain game

06 December 2022

Heated discussions took place between some Morocco fans and security forces.


US to double gas exports to UK under plans to clamp down on sky-high prices

US to double gas exports to UK under plans to clamp down on sky-high prices

US to double gas exports to UK under plans to clamp down on sky-high prices

06 December 2022

The Prime Minister has pledged the new partnership to boost energy security, efficiency and affordability will cut costs for British consumers.


Man hails success of first UK double lung transplant for Covid complications

Man hails success of first UK double lung transplant for Covid complications

Man hails success of first UK double lung transplant for Covid complications

06 December 2022

Cesar Franco contracted Covid-19 just before Christmas last year.


Ben Wallace: Royal Navy supply ship contract will ‘grow jobs’ at shipyard

Ben Wallace: Royal Navy supply ship contract will ‘grow jobs’ at shipyard

Ben Wallace: Royal Navy supply ship contract will ‘grow jobs’ at shipyard

06 December 2022

The deal with the Spanish-backed group will see work primarily go to Harland and Wolff in Belfast but also to Methil in Fife.


Culture Secretary considering ‘options’ while reviewing plans to sell Channel 4

Culture Secretary considering ‘options’ while reviewing plans to sell Channel 4

Culture Secretary considering ‘options’ while reviewing plans to sell Channel 4

06 December 2022

Michelle Donelan talked about how she is planning to approach the privatisation decision at her first DCMS committee meeting.


Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering rapper at Notting Hill Carnival

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering rapper at Notting Hill Carnival

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murdering rapper at Notting Hill Carnival

06 December 2022

An 18-year-old man handed himself over to police on Tuesday over the incident.


Inquest will hear about first UK child Covid victim’s final hours in hospital

Inquest will hear about first UK child Covid victim’s final hours in hospital

Inquest will hear about first UK child Covid victim’s final hours in hospital

06 December 2022

Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, 13, died of acute respiratory distress syndrome on March 30 2020, three days after testing positive for Covid.


Trade minister tours US to strike state-level trade agreements

Trade minister tours US to strike state-level trade agreements

Trade minister tours US to strike state-level trade agreements

06 December 2022

Greg Hands will sign the UK’s third trade agreement with a US state in South Carolina.


Government will hold companies ‘feet to the fire’ over water quality, says Defra secretary

Government will hold companies ‘feet to the fire’ over water quality, says Defra secretary

Government will hold companies ‘feet to the fire’ over water quality, says Defra secretary

06 December 2022

The Environment Secretary told MPs that her Suffolk Coastal constituency meant that she was well aware of the issue.


Reward offered for information over disappearance of Lisa Dorrian

Reward offered for information over disappearance of Lisa Dorrian

Reward offered for information over disappearance of Lisa Dorrian

06 December 2022

The 25-year-old from Bangor has been missing since 2005 and is assumed to have been murdered.


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