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Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

Minister says there were ‘many things’ Government did not get right in pandemic

16 January 2023

While acknowledging there are ‘lessons to learn’ from the Covid-19 crisis, Lord Markham also pointed to successes.


Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

Education Secretary insists childcare remains a Government priority

16 January 2023

Conservative education select committee chairman Robin Walker sought reassurance in the Commons.


Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller, study finds

16 January 2023

A researcher at Queen’s University in Belfast provided data for the research.


Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

Lenders have ‘obligation’ to support struggling borrowers, Bank governor says

16 January 2023

In a meeting about the UK’s financial stability, Andrew Bailey told the Treasury Committee that banks are much stronger financially than in the past.


Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

Fossil analysis reveals oldest known example of sexual combat weapon

16 January 2023

It had previously been thought that the trident was used for feeding.


Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

Mark Cavendish robbery trial told accused was in car used to travel to break-in

16 January 2023

Intruders broke into Cavendish’s home in Essex in November 2021 while he was asleep upstairs with his wife Peta and child.


UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

UK Health Security Agency issues warning amid ‘severe’ cold weather

16 January 2023

The UKHSA said cold weather ‘can have a serious impact on health, particularly older people and those with pre-existing health conditions’.


Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

Iran has refused to release body of executed British-Iranian man, MPs told

16 January 2023

The family has also been told the burial took place last week.


Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

Brixton businesses ‘worried’ as O2 Academy licence suspension hits takings

16 January 2023

Cafes and restaurants say business has been hit by temporary closure of venue.


Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute

Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute

Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute

16 January 2023

The National Education Union has declared seven days of walkouts in February and March.


Princess Royal joins foreign royals at funeral of last king of Greece

Princess Royal joins foreign royals at funeral of last king of Greece

Princess Royal joins foreign royals at funeral of last king of Greece

16 January 2023

Constantine II, a second cousin of the King and one of the Prince of Wales’s godparents, died last week aged 82.


Labour urges DUP to react in ‘openhearted’ way to any deal on the NI Protocol

Labour urges DUP to react in ‘openhearted’ way to any deal on the NI Protocol

Labour urges DUP to react in ‘openhearted’ way to any deal on the NI Protocol

16 January 2023

Senior Labour politicians visited Foyle Port in Londonderry.


Woman and child die as car strikes pedestrians before hitting Jaguar dealership

Woman and child die as car strikes pedestrians before hitting Jaguar dealership

Woman and child die as car strikes pedestrians before hitting Jaguar dealership

16 January 2023

West Yorkshire Police said the woman and child died shortly after the incident in Leeds on Monday morning.


Murder police find body in search for man missing for more than six weeks

Murder police find body in search for man missing for more than six weeks

Murder police find body in search for man missing for more than six weeks

16 January 2023

Kiran Pun, from Amesbury, Wiltshire, was last seen getting off the number one bus at Aldershot railway station in Hampshire.


Chompy and Hazel take to the water as beavers return to Hampshire

Chompy and Hazel take to the water as beavers return to Hampshire

Chompy and Hazel take to the water as beavers return to Hampshire

16 January 2023

Two beavers were released into an enclosure at Ewhurst Park near Basingstoke, marking a return to the county after 400 years.


Climate action must not become culture war issue, says net zero tsar

Climate action must not become culture war issue, says net zero tsar

Climate action must not become culture war issue, says net zero tsar

16 January 2023

Chris Skidmore said the UK risked falling behind in the net zero race if it did not ‘maintain its foot on the pedal’.


Braverman urged to launch full inquiry into Carrick case

Braverman urged to launch full inquiry into Carrick case

Braverman urged to launch full inquiry into Carrick case

16 January 2023

Baroness Casey, who is reviewing the culture of the Metropolitan Police, has called for an inquiry and offered to lead it.


Tory MP tables Bill to move House of Lords close to Strictly ballroom

Tory MP tables Bill to move House of Lords close to Strictly ballroom

Tory MP tables Bill to move House of Lords close to Strictly ballroom

16 January 2023

Tory former minister Paul Maynard introduced his Relocation of the House of Lords (Report to Parliament) Bill on Monday.


Murder-accused shared pictures of himself with a knife on TikTok, court told

Murder-accused shared pictures of himself with a knife on TikTok, court told

Murder-accused shared pictures of himself with a knife on TikTok, court told

16 January 2023

Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai is charged with the murder of Thomas Roberts in March 2022.


More than 100 bids received in latest round of offshore oil and gas licensing

More than 100 bids received in latest round of offshore oil and gas licensing

More than 100 bids received in latest round of offshore oil and gas licensing

16 January 2023

A total of 115 bids have been received for exploration and potential development.


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