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Households ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite Energy Price Guarantee extension

Households ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite Energy Price Guarantee extension

Households ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite Energy Price Guarantee extension

15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the EPG, which limits a typical household energy bill to £2,500, will be extended for another three months.


John Lewis Partnership appoints first chief executive

John Lewis Partnership appoints first chief executive

John Lewis Partnership appoints first chief executive

15 March 2023

Former Hovis boss Nish Kankiwala will take up the role on March 27.


‘This can’t go on’, says civil service union as staff walk out

‘This can’t go on’, says civil service union as staff walk out

‘This can’t go on’, says civil service union as staff walk out

15 March 2023

More than 130,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are on strike across the UK in their campaign for better pay.


Teenager charged and two men arrested over funeral drive-by shooting

Teenager charged and two men arrested over funeral drive-by shooting

Teenager charged and two men arrested over funeral drive-by shooting

15 March 2023

Alrico Martin will appear in court accused of possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life and six counts of conspiracy to wound with intent.


Zara parent firm Inditex posts jump in profit as shoppers return to stores

Zara parent firm Inditex posts jump in profit as shoppers return to stores

Zara parent firm Inditex posts jump in profit as shoppers return to stores

15 March 2023

The world’s largest fashion group revealed that earnings increased by a fifth to 8.6 billion euros (£7.6 billion) in 2022.


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?

15 March 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at train operators will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.


Trainline reveals rail strike sales hit of up to £6m a day

Trainline reveals rail strike sales hit of up to £6m a day

Trainline reveals rail strike sales hit of up to £6m a day

15 March 2023

The group said industrial action meant annual ticket sales were below its guidance for growth of between 18% and 27%.


Energy bill support for households extended until July

Energy bill support for households extended until July

Energy bill support for households extended until July

15 March 2023

The Treasury said the extension of current support for an extra three months will cost around £3 billion.


No Tube services on any lines due to drivers’ strike

No Tube services on any lines due to drivers’ strike

No Tube services on any lines due to drivers’ strike

15 March 2023

Drivers in Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union walked out in a dispute over pensions and conditions.


Household energy bill cap frozen for further three months, Hunt announces

Household energy bill cap frozen for further three months, Hunt announces

Household energy bill cap frozen for further three months, Hunt announces

15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is unveiling his Budget, with a set of measures aimed at reducing barriers to employment.


OpenAI releases latest version of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT

OpenAI releases latest version of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT

OpenAI releases latest version of artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT

15 March 2023

The new model, GPT-4, is able to handle ‘much more nuanced instructions’ than its predecessor.


More than 300 experts sign letter against Government’s ‘unworkable’ migrant Bill

More than 300 experts sign letter against Government’s ‘unworkable’ migrant Bill

More than 300 experts sign letter against Government’s ‘unworkable’ migrant Bill

15 March 2023

The scholars said the Bill would not stop small boats crossing the Channel.


What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

What the papers say – March 15

15 March 2023

Many of Wednesday’s papers cover Jeremy Hunt’s £4bn childcare bid to get parents back to work.


Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy life – research

15 March 2023

Quality of life was measured using five parameters: life satisfaction, wellbeing, happiness, subjective health and work stress.


Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

Gary Lineker challenges ‘dangerously provocative’ comments made by Tory MP

15 March 2023

The Match Of The Day host described accusations that he called northern voters ‘racist bigots’ as ‘outrageous’.


Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

Six arrested in Hull after assaulted man dies in hospital

15 March 2023

Four were arrested on suspicion of murder and a further two were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.


Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

Chancellor to unveil ‘back-to-work’ Budget for growth boost

15 March 2023

A major expansion of childcare support set to form a key part of Jeremy Hunt’s Budget package.


RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

RAF and German air force intercept Russian aircraft in ‘routine’ Nato mission

14 March 2023

The Ministry of Defence stressed the ‘routine’ nature of the response, but it comes amid tensions between the West and Russia.


Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

Scotland can be independent in five years, say SNP candidates

14 March 2023

The three candidates appeared in a debate on the BBC on Tuesday.


Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

Protesters rally outside library as parents discuss schools and gender identity

14 March 2023

Police officers could be seen inside, while around 100 protesters were outside with placards.


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