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Aldi hands shopworkers another pay rise to £11.40 per hour

Aldi hands shopworkers another pay rise to £11.40 per hour

Aldi hands shopworkers another pay rise to £11.40 per hour

17 March 2023

The discount supermarket group said workers within the M25 will see their pay rise to £12.85 per hour.


Public more concerned than reassured after Budget, poll suggests

Public more concerned than reassured after Budget, poll suggests

Public more concerned than reassured after Budget, poll suggests

17 March 2023

Individual policies have proved popular, but the Budget has made little difference to overall views of the Government’s handling of the economy.


Raab: It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

Raab: It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

Raab: It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

17 March 2023

Adam Tolley KC is investigating the Deputy Prime Minister’s conduct.


Met Police clearly has a problem, says Raab, amid reports of ‘atrocious’ review

Met Police clearly has a problem, says Raab, amid reports of ‘atrocious’ review

Met Police clearly has a problem, says Raab, amid reports of ‘atrocious’ review

17 March 2023

The Justice Secretary said the UK Government wanted a ‘no-holds barred review’ from Baroness Casey into the Met’s internal culture.


US bank deal helps lift London stocks after week of troubles

US bank deal helps lift London stocks after week of troubles

US bank deal helps lift London stocks after week of troubles

17 March 2023

Shares rose in the FTSE 100 after US banks provided £25 billion to First Republic Bank.


Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

17 March 2023

Ofcom planned to unveil a decision on the consultation by the end of the month but said it will take around two months longer than previously planned.


Government and education unions to hold ‘intensive talks’ after strikes

Government and education unions to hold ‘intensive talks’ after strikes

Government and education unions to hold ‘intensive talks’ after strikes

17 March 2023

Discussions will focus on pay, conditions and workload reduction.


Billion-pound business deal could push up prices for NHS – competition watchdog

Billion-pound business deal could push up prices for NHS – competition watchdog

Billion-pound business deal could push up prices for NHS – competition watchdog

17 March 2023

UnitedHealth said it planned to take over Emis last June for £1.2 billion.


Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

Demand for foreign holidays recovers to pre-virus levels – survey

17 March 2023

Since March 18 last year, arrivals into the UK have no longer needed to take any tests or complete any forms.


Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

Striking doctors could meet Health Secretary ‘as soon as this afternoon’

17 March 2023

The British Medical Association says junior doctor pay has fallen in real terms by 26% since 2008/09 and reversing this would require a 35.3% rise.


How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

17 March 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at train operators will walk out in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions on Saturday.


DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

DUP leader denies being pressured by US politicians to accept new Brexit deal

17 March 2023

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said politicians in the US administration and on Capitol Hill were ‘very understanding’ of his party’s stance.


William and Kate to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards

William and Kate to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards

William and Kate to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Irish Guards

17 March 2023

The Princess of Wales has taken over as Royal Colonel from her husband.


Irish-American relationship forged through emigration – Varadkar

Irish-American relationship forged through emigration – Varadkar

Irish-American relationship forged through emigration – Varadkar

17 March 2023

It comes ahead of a busy day at the White House as part of St Patrick’s Day celebrations.


What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

What the papers say – March 17

17 March 2023

Friday’s papers report on the pay offer to healthcare workers which has been recommended by unions.


Families head east for cheaper city breaks

Families head east for cheaper city breaks

Families head east for cheaper city breaks

17 March 2023

Thomas Cook said city break bookings so far this year are around 40% higher compared with the same period in 2022.


Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

Chief constable pushes for pay rise for officers to halt ‘erosion of talent’

17 March 2023

Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington said a number of people had left the force citing financial reasons.


Cattle, pigs and ponies introduced to bison rewilding project

Cattle, pigs and ponies introduced to bison rewilding project

Cattle, pigs and ponies introduced to bison rewilding project

17 March 2023

Visitors to West Blean and Thornden Woods, Kent, can wander among the newly-introduced grazers although the bison will still be fenced off.


Latest hearing in Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Latest hearing in Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

Latest hearing in Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher

17 March 2023

The Duke of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Limited over an article about his separate High Court claim regarding his UK security arrangements.


Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, seven, takes on 40-mile walk for cousin with cancer

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, seven, takes on 40-mile walk for cousin with cancer

Harvey 2 Old Trafford: Boy, seven, takes on 40-mile walk for cousin with cancer

17 March 2023

The walk starts from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool on April 1 and ends at Old Trafford Stadium, in Manchester, on April 2.


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