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Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

12 September 2023

The trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.


Chief executive Bernard Looney resigns – BP statement in full

Chief executive Bernard Looney resigns – BP statement in full

Chief executive Bernard Looney resigns – BP statement in full

12 September 2023

The board received allegations about his conduct in May 2022.


Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

12 September 2023

Chelsea Pensioner Mike Smith flew in the rear of one of two Second World War Spitfires flying over Sussex during an event for military veterans.


BP boss resigns over disclosures about past relationships with colleagues

BP boss resigns over disclosures about past relationships with colleagues

BP boss resigns over disclosures about past relationships with colleagues

12 September 2023

The Irishman, 53, took the role as chief executive of the oil giant in February 2020.


Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

12 September 2023

Dealers and users could face jail time and unlimited fines under new measures which are expected to come into force by the end of the year.


Kate to take on Royal Navy helicopter simulator during air base visit

Kate to take on Royal Navy helicopter simulator during air base visit

Kate to take on Royal Navy helicopter simulator during air base visit

12 September 2023

The Princess of Wales is set to be shown around Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.


Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch

Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch

Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch

12 September 2023

The tech giant also made a number of environmental announcements as it unveiled its latest devices.


Physiotherapy staff in Northern Ireland vote to strike over pay

Physiotherapy staff in Northern Ireland vote to strike over pay

Physiotherapy staff in Northern Ireland vote to strike over pay

12 September 2023

Almost nine out of 10 members voted yes to strike action on a turnout of 55%.


Aid cuts and department merger have harmed UK’s reputation, says watchdog

Aid cuts and department merger have harmed UK’s reputation, says watchdog

Aid cuts and department merger have harmed UK’s reputation, says watchdog

12 September 2023

The Government added to external pressures on the development programme with political turbulence, budget reductions and Brexit, a report said.


NHS ‘not sufficiently resilient’, says top medic as winter plans discussed

NHS ‘not sufficiently resilient’, says top medic as winter plans discussed

NHS ‘not sufficiently resilient’, says top medic as winter plans discussed

12 September 2023

NHS England said teams across the service had been planning for a ‘busy’ winter period since the start of summer.


Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments

Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments

Senior Irish and British ministers remain at odds over Taoiseach comments

12 September 2023

NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris termed comments by Leo Varadkar around Irish unity and Stormont as ‘unhelpful’.


Ministers deny concessions as Online Safety Bill returns to Commons

Ministers deny concessions as Online Safety Bill returns to Commons

Ministers deny concessions as Online Safety Bill returns to Commons

12 September 2023

Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan insisted that nothing had changed in the long-awaited legislation.


Funding defence companies should count as ethical investment, says Shapps

Funding defence companies should count as ethical investment, says Shapps

Funding defence companies should count as ethical investment, says Shapps

12 September 2023

The Defence Secretary said ethical considerations had made it harder for UK defence companies to raise money.


Government allowing overfishing by ignoring scientific advice, report warns

Government allowing overfishing by ignoring scientific advice, report warns

Government allowing overfishing by ignoring scientific advice, report warns

12 September 2023

Oceana found half of the top 10 UK fish stocks are overfished or are at critically low levels.


Investment summit crucial for tapping into NI’s global potential – Badenoch

Investment summit crucial for tapping into NI’s global potential – Badenoch

Investment summit crucial for tapping into NI’s global potential – Badenoch

12 September 2023

Around 200 investors will gather at the event in Belfast.


Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

12 September 2023

A report has accused the Office for Students – whose chair is a Tory peer – of lacking independence from the Government.


DUP pressurised by small number of hardliners to stay out of Stormont – Baker

DUP pressurised by small number of hardliners to stay out of Stormont – Baker

DUP pressurised by small number of hardliners to stay out of Stormont – Baker

12 September 2023

The Northern Ireland minister urged those hardliners to consider what sort of future they want for the region.


MPs to assess potential of UK astronomy sector

MPs to assess potential of UK astronomy sector

MPs to assess potential of UK astronomy sector

12 September 2023

A committee said its aim is to showcase the UK as a science superpower and maximise its leadership chances in international programmes.


Man stabbed in nightclub because he was ‘standing in alleged killer’s territory’

Man stabbed in nightclub because he was ‘standing in alleged killer’s territory’

Man stabbed in nightclub because he was ‘standing in alleged killer’s territory’

12 September 2023

Edward Wilson stabbed Akeem Francis-Kerr on the dancefloor at Valesha’s nightclub in Walsall “out of anger, arrogance or jealousy”, prosecutors say.


Molecule ‘that could hint at life’ and carbon dioxide found on exoplanet

Molecule ‘that could hint at life’ and carbon dioxide found on exoplanet

Molecule ‘that could hint at life’ and carbon dioxide found on exoplanet

12 September 2023

The exoplanet K2-18 b – which is outside the solar system – is 8.6 times as massive as Earth.


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