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SNP MP urges support for Bill to allow asylum seekers to work

SNP MP urges support for Bill to allow asylum seekers to work

SNP MP urges support for Bill to allow asylum seekers to work

23 December 2022

Glasgow North West MP Carol Monaghan estimates the move could generate around £333 million each year.


Government and unions urged to compromise as fresh strikes by nurses announced

Government and unions urged to compromise as fresh strikes by nurses announced

Government and unions urged to compromise as fresh strikes by nurses announced

23 December 2022

The Royal College of Nursing said that unless negotiations are opened, its members will walk out on January 18 and 19.


Hospital investigation opened after forceps left inside surgical patient

Hospital investigation opened after forceps left inside surgical patient

Hospital investigation opened after forceps left inside surgical patient

23 December 2022

The incident, which is termed a ‘never event’, happened at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire.


Yousaf promises to continue talking to unions as he pushes on with NHS pay deal

Yousaf promises to continue talking to unions as he pushes on with NHS pay deal

Yousaf promises to continue talking to unions as he pushes on with NHS pay deal

23 December 2022

The Health Secretary met with union representatives from the NHS after three unions rejected the ‘best and final’ pay offer.


Susanna Reid reunited with singing Ukrainian girl during GMB Christmas special

Susanna Reid reunited with singing Ukrainian girl during GMB Christmas special

Susanna Reid reunited with singing Ukrainian girl during GMB Christmas special

23 December 2022

ITV’s daytime festive coverage also features an interview with Gary Barlow.


King makes donation to support families in fuel poverty

King makes donation to support families in fuel poverty

King makes donation to support families in fuel poverty

23 December 2022

The royal family will gather at Sandringham for Christmas for the first time since 2019.


Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

Timeline of strikes due to hit Britain over next few weeks

23 December 2022

Services ranging from postal deliveries to health services are set to be hit by walkouts from now into January.


Christmas getaways hit as flooding closes motorway

Christmas getaways hit as flooding closes motorway

Christmas getaways hit as flooding closes motorway

23 December 2022

National Highways said a 10-mile queue has built due to the M25 being closed from junction 11 (Woking) to junction 12 (the M3).


Indoor snowball fight at care home enjoying first restriction-free Christmas

Indoor snowball fight at care home enjoying first restriction-free Christmas

Indoor snowball fight at care home enjoying first restriction-free Christmas

23 December 2022

An indoor snowball fight, Christmas fair and a carol concert are some of the festive activities care homes have been hosting this year.


Cutting Ukraine refugee funding is short-sighted, devolved Governments tell Gove

Cutting Ukraine refugee funding is short-sighted, devolved Governments tell Gove

Cutting Ukraine refugee funding is short-sighted, devolved Governments tell Gove

23 December 2022

Ministers from Wales and Scotland wrote to the Communities Secretary Michael Gove on Friday.


Elizabeth Line workers to strike in new year

Elizabeth Line workers to strike in new year

Elizabeth Line workers to strike in new year

23 December 2022

Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association and Prospect will walk out on January 12.


Covid-19 infections climb in England and Scotland as hospital numbers rise

Covid-19 infections climb in England and Scotland as hospital numbers rise

Covid-19 infections climb in England and Scotland as hospital numbers rise

23 December 2022

Over half of English regions saw an increase, while there is a mixed picture for age groups.


Union boss warns travellers could face months of disruption

Union boss warns travellers could face months of disruption

Union boss warns travellers could face months of disruption

23 December 2022

Public and Commercial Services union general secretary Mark Serwotka predicted there would be a ‘huge escalation’ in industrial action.


Heavy downpours set to hit motorists driving home for Christmas

Heavy downpours set to hit motorists driving home for Christmas

Heavy downpours set to hit motorists driving home for Christmas

23 December 2022

The Met Office said rainfall could reach as high as 30mm on Friday.


Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved from export

Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved from export

Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved from export

23 December 2022

The artwork, valued at nearly £300,000, will go on public display at the Ulster Museum next year.


NHS warns of rise in children admitted to hospital for ingesting toy parts

NHS warns of rise in children admitted to hospital for ingesting toy parts

NHS warns of rise in children admitted to hospital for ingesting toy parts

23 December 2022

Surgeons have had to perform life-saving operations to remove batteries, magnetic balls and Christmas cracker toys in recent years, doctors say.


Charlie Mackesy exhibition encourages kindness after pandemic experiences

Charlie Mackesy exhibition encourages kindness after pandemic experiences

Charlie Mackesy exhibition encourages kindness after pandemic experiences

23 December 2022

The exhibition features about 60 original artworks in ink and paint for sale alongside the floor-to-ceiling murals at Sotheby’s cafe.


Solar-powered pub uses renewable energy to beat cost-of-living crisis

Solar-powered pub uses renewable energy to beat cost-of-living crisis

Solar-powered pub uses renewable energy to beat cost-of-living crisis

23 December 2022

The Old Oak in Cork is self-generating a significant proportion of its energy needs through almost 100 solar panels on its roof.


Sunak: Reasonable for UK Government to consider blocking Scottish gender law

Sunak: Reasonable for UK Government to consider blocking Scottish gender law

Sunak: Reasonable for UK Government to consider blocking Scottish gender law

23 December 2022

UK ministers have already hinted they may step in to block the reforms which were passed in Holyrood on Thursday.


Sunak ‘sad’ about strikes but insists no negotiation on pay is ‘right thing’

Sunak ‘sad’ about strikes but insists no negotiation on pay is ‘right thing’

Sunak ‘sad’ about strikes but insists no negotiation on pay is ‘right thing’

23 December 2022

The Prime Minister said he is acting ‘reasonably’ as nurses announced an escalated two days of walkouts for the new year.


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