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Jeremy Hunt condemns Government decision to allow gas drilling in rural Surrey

Jeremy Hunt condemns Government decision to allow gas drilling in rural Surrey

Jeremy Hunt condemns Government decision to allow gas drilling in rural Surrey

09 June 2022

The move is also opposed by Conservative-run Surrey County Council.


Two people still missing after Devon boating accident

Two people still missing after Devon boating accident

Two people still missing after Devon boating accident

09 June 2022

The vessel capsized on Radford Lake in Lewdown, Okehampton, at 1.30pm on Wednesday.


Plans to turn ‘benefits into bricks’ need careful consideration, say experts

Plans to turn ‘benefits into bricks’ need careful consideration, say experts

Plans to turn ‘benefits into bricks’ need careful consideration, say experts

09 June 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced measures to help more people realise their dream of becoming homeowners.


Dunoon Grammar named on schools global prize shortlist

Dunoon Grammar named on schools global prize shortlist

Dunoon Grammar named on schools global prize shortlist

09 June 2022

The school is Scotland’s only to get to the final 10 of the prestigious Education World contest.


EU stance on NI Protocol ‘hardened’ in face of UK threat of unilateral action

EU stance on NI Protocol ‘hardened’ in face of UK threat of unilateral action

EU stance on NI Protocol ‘hardened’ in face of UK threat of unilateral action

09 June 2022

Irish foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney warned Boris Johnson against tabling legislation that would override aspects of the trade arrangements.


Sugar highs behind Louis’ Jubilee weekend antics, Tindall tells podcast

Sugar highs behind Louis’ Jubilee weekend antics, Tindall tells podcast

Sugar highs behind Louis’ Jubilee weekend antics, Tindall tells podcast

09 June 2022

The four-year-old pulled faces and sat on the lap of family members at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.


Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall to lowest level since July 2021

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall to lowest level since July 2021

Covid-19 weekly deaths in England and Wales fall to lowest level since July 2021

09 June 2022

The figures confirm deaths are now on a clear downwards trend.


Per mile cost of EVs ‘80% below petrol and diesel cars’ as fuel prices surge

Per mile cost of EVs ‘80% below petrol and diesel cars’ as fuel prices surge

Per mile cost of EVs ‘80% below petrol and diesel cars’ as fuel prices surge

09 June 2022

The average annual electricity cost of a popular small EV such as a Nissan Leaf or Renault Zoe is around £250.


Bafta award-winning costume designer opens museum and theatre for young people

Bafta award-winning costume designer opens museum and theatre for young people

Bafta award-winning costume designer opens museum and theatre for young people

09 June 2022

John Bright’s decades-spanning career has seen him make costumes for films such as Pirates Of The Caribbean and The King’s Speech.


Nurses will suffer wage ‘hit’ without decent pay rise – TUC

Nurses will suffer wage ‘hit’ without decent pay rise – TUC

Nurses will suffer wage ‘hit’ without decent pay rise – TUC

09 June 2022

NHS workers are on the brink, after a ‘brutal decade’ of pay cuts which left them thousands of pounds worse off, unions warn.


Judge oversees hearing in Harry’s libel claim against newspaper publisher

Judge oversees hearing in Harry’s libel claim against newspaper publisher

Judge oversees hearing in Harry’s libel claim against newspaper publisher

09 June 2022

The Duke of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Limited over articles written after a separate hearing over his security arrangements.


Seven artists shortlisted for Artes Mundi prize

Seven artists shortlisted for Artes Mundi prize

Seven artists shortlisted for Artes Mundi prize

09 June 2022

The winner of the biennial award will be announced during a six-month exhibition of the contenders’ work.


Heads condemn ‘shocking’ rise in pupils on free school meals

Heads condemn ‘shocking’ rise in pupils on free school meals

Heads condemn ‘shocking’ rise in pupils on free school meals

09 June 2022

School leaders say children whose families struggle to provide them with a nutritious diet are less likely to be ready to learn.


Sister of British journalist missing in Amazon still has hope he will be found

Sister of British journalist missing in Amazon still has hope he will be found

Sister of British journalist missing in Amazon still has hope he will be found

09 June 2022

The vigil was organised by Greenpeace UK and attended by Sian and Gareth Phillips, the sister and brother of missing journalist Dom Phillips.


Safety fears mount for geologist jailed in Iraq as Truss is urged to intervene

Safety fears mount for geologist jailed in Iraq as Truss is urged to intervene

Safety fears mount for geologist jailed in Iraq as Truss is urged to intervene

09 June 2022

Jim Fitton, 66, is being moved to a general population prison earlier than expected.


Morrisons to complete £7bn takeover after CMA approves petrol stations sale

Morrisons to complete £7bn takeover after CMA approves petrol stations sale

Morrisons to complete £7bn takeover after CMA approves petrol stations sale

09 June 2022

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice won a lengthy auction to buy the Bradford-based supermarket last year in a deal worth around £7bn.


Lidl’s ‘Good to Give’ label helps shoppers choose right products for food banks

Lidl’s ‘Good to Give’ label helps shoppers choose right products for food banks

Lidl’s ‘Good to Give’ label helps shoppers choose right products for food banks

09 June 2022

The initiative aims to ensure varied, healthy products are donated.


Legal age for smoking should rise and ‘polluter tax’ must be considered – report

Legal age for smoking should rise and ‘polluter tax’ must be considered – report

Legal age for smoking should rise and ‘polluter tax’ must be considered – report

09 June 2022

Among his 15 recommendations, Dr Javed Khan issued four critical ‘must-dos’ for the Government to be acted upon immediately.


Government plan to burn £4bn of PPE ‘costly to environment and Treasury’

Government plan to burn £4bn of PPE ‘costly to environment and Treasury’

Government plan to burn £4bn of PPE ‘costly to environment and Treasury’

09 June 2022

The Public Accounts Committee has asked the Department of Health and Social Care to clarify its proposal, including predicted costs.


Johnson to set out housing plans in effort to rebuild his leadership

Johnson to set out housing plans in effort to rebuild his leadership

Johnson to set out housing plans in effort to rebuild his leadership

09 June 2022

Boris Johnson will deliver a major speech in an attempt to reset his premiership after the bruising confidence vote.


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