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Census 2021: Key statistics for housing by local area in England and Wales

Census 2021: Key statistics for housing by local area in England and Wales

Census 2021: Key statistics for housing by local area in England and Wales

05 January 2023

The areas with the highest proportion of mortgages are all in the south or east of England.


Starmer jokes he won’t tell Sunak his holiday plans after both choose same venue

Starmer jokes he won’t tell Sunak his holiday plans after both choose same venue

Starmer jokes he won’t tell Sunak his holiday plans after both choose same venue

05 January 2023

The Labour leader joked after he and his political rival delivered speeches a few metres away and less than 24 hours from each other.


Election needed now to give public a say on Tory ‘failure’ – Starmer

Election needed now to give public a say on Tory ‘failure’ – Starmer

Election needed now to give public a say on Tory ‘failure’ – Starmer

05 January 2023

The Labour leader said his party is ready for a snap general election.


Laws to block industrial action could prompt longer rail strikes – union boss

Laws to block industrial action could prompt longer rail strikes – union boss

Laws to block industrial action could prompt longer rail strikes – union boss

05 January 2023

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said moves to enforce minimum service levels during strike days could backfire for the Government.


Kate Mosse: Fay Weldon was one of the great writers of the late 20th century

Kate Mosse: Fay Weldon was one of the great writers of the late 20th century

Kate Mosse: Fay Weldon was one of the great writers of the late 20th century

05 January 2023

The Labyrinth author added Weldon had a ‘radical message for women’ to ‘have fun’.


Damage to economy may lead Labour to reconsider pledge to abolish tuition fees

Damage to economy may lead Labour to reconsider pledge to abolish tuition fees

Damage to economy may lead Labour to reconsider pledge to abolish tuition fees

05 January 2023

Sir Keir Starmer would not be drawn into whether he still stood by a commitment to abolish university tuition fees, first made during in 2020.


Major cycling event will have lasting legacy in Scotland, vows minister

Major cycling event will have lasting legacy in Scotland, vows minister

Major cycling event will have lasting legacy in Scotland, vows minister

05 January 2023

Culture Secretary Angus Robertson spoke out about Glasgow hosting the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.


December shopper footfall reaches highest level since start of pandemic

December shopper footfall reaches highest level since start of pandemic

December shopper footfall reaches highest level since start of pandemic

05 January 2023

The figures capped off an otherwise ‘exceptionally difficult’ year for retailers and consumers.


Culture Secretary confirms decision not to sell Channel 4

Culture Secretary confirms decision not to sell Channel 4

Culture Secretary confirms decision not to sell Channel 4

05 January 2023

The government has agreed reforms to help Channel 4 grow and better compete in the age of streaming giants.


British man, 33, shot dead in Jamaica ‘in possible contract killing’ – police

British man, 33, shot dead in Jamaica ‘in possible contract killing’ – police

British man, 33, shot dead in Jamaica ‘in possible contract killing’ – police

05 January 2023

Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from west London, was shot several times by the pool of a villa in Bogue Heights, St James.


Labour would devolve power to ‘take back control’, says Starmer

Labour would devolve power to ‘take back control’, says Starmer

Labour would devolve power to ‘take back control’, says Starmer

05 January 2023

The Labour leader said his party would not be able to get its ‘big government chequebook’ out if it wins the next election.


3.2m people stayed at a second address for more than 30 days in 2021 – Census

3.2m people stayed at a second address for more than 30 days in 2021 – Census

3.2m people stayed at a second address for more than 30 days in 2021 – Census

05 January 2023

The percentage of people using a second address has risen since 2011, when 2.9 million people, or 5.2% of the population, did so.


Official chinaware commemorating the Queen’s life goes on sale

Official chinaware commemorating the Queen’s life goes on sale

Official chinaware commemorating the Queen’s life goes on sale

05 January 2023

The Royal Collection pieces feature the King’s tribute to his mother – ‘May flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest’ – from his televised address.


Third of UK firms experiencing worker shortages – ONS

Third of UK firms experiencing worker shortages – ONS

Third of UK firms experiencing worker shortages – ONS

05 January 2023

The ONS business survey also showed that 5% of companies are planning to make redundancies over the next three months.


Sunak offering only ‘promises and platitudes’, says Starmer

Sunak offering only ‘promises and platitudes’, says Starmer

Sunak offering only ‘promises and platitudes’, says Starmer

05 January 2023

The Labour leader delivered a speech in east London on Thursday morning accusing Prime Minister of ‘sticking plaster politics’.


Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

Increased payments for farmers to protect the environment

05 January 2023

The Government has announced more money for nature-friendly farming schemes as the old EU subsidy regime is wound down.


Coffin factory staff walk out as industrial action enters fourth month

Coffin factory staff walk out as industrial action enters fourth month

Coffin factory staff walk out as industrial action enters fourth month

05 January 2023

Unite said coffinmakers at the Co-op Funeralcare site in Glasgow are now taking action continuously until January 16.


Harry calls William ‘arch nemesis’ and claims prince physically attacked him

Harry calls William ‘arch nemesis’ and claims prince physically attacked him

Harry calls William ‘arch nemesis’ and claims prince physically attacked him

05 January 2023

The Duke alleged he was left with ‘scrapes and bruises’ on his back during the furious confrontation in 2019 in his new book.


Duke of Sussex justifies speaking out against royal family

Duke of Sussex justifies speaking out against royal family

Duke of Sussex justifies speaking out against royal family

05 January 2023

Harry says he believes his tell-all book is the only way to improve relations.


Holiday firms expect ‘Sunshine Saturday’ bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

Holiday firms expect ‘Sunshine Saturday’ bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

Holiday firms expect ‘Sunshine Saturday’ bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

05 January 2023

The first Saturday of the year is known as Sunshine Saturday by the travel industry as it is typically the most popular day to book a foreign trip.


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