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Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

Mark Steyn show on GB News breached Ofcom code with Covid claims

06 March 2023

The watchdog said its investigation found the programme ‘fell short’ of its standards.


Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens jailed for flashing at women

06 March 2023

The ex-Metropolitan Police officer was supposed to be working from home when he exposed himself to a female cyclist in November 2020.


Retail sales hold up better than expected in February

Retail sales hold up better than expected in February

Retail sales hold up better than expected in February

06 March 2023

Total UK retail sales were up 5.2% in February against an increase of 6.7% last year, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.


Elon Musk responds with mockery to report about abuse on Twitter

Elon Musk responds with mockery to report about abuse on Twitter

Elon Musk responds with mockery to report about abuse on Twitter

06 March 2023

The BBC Panorama report cited figures from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue think tank.


British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women’s Day

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women’s Day

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women’s Day

06 March 2023

A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week.


Labour sets out plan for tax review to provide businesses with stability

Labour sets out plan for tax review to provide businesses with stability

Labour sets out plan for tax review to provide businesses with stability

06 March 2023

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will vow to ‘put an end to uncertainty’ on taxation for firms if Labour secures power.


Hospital consultants to be balloted over possible strike action

Hospital consultants to be balloted over possible strike action

Hospital consultants to be balloted over possible strike action

06 March 2023

The British Medical Association said that senior hospital doctors are ‘ready to strike’.


Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson appears at public parole hearing

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson appears at public parole hearing

Notorious prisoner Charles Bronson appears at public parole hearing

06 March 2023

Members of the press and public watched the proceedings from a live stream in central London.


Costa Coffee hikes salaries for around 16,000 workers ahead of minimum pay rise

Costa Coffee hikes salaries for around 16,000 workers ahead of minimum pay rise

Costa Coffee hikes salaries for around 16,000 workers ahead of minimum pay rise

06 March 2023

The coffee chain will raise the staff base rate of pay across its 1,520 company-owned stores from £10 an hour to £10.70 an hour from April.


TransPennine Express on track to cancel 23,000 services in 2023, says mayor

TransPennine Express on track to cancel 23,000 services in 2023, says mayor

TransPennine Express on track to cancel 23,000 services in 2023, says mayor

06 March 2023

The figure for TransPennine Express was released by West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin, who urged the Government to ‘get a grip’.


Snow and ice expected across much of the UK

Snow and ice expected across much of the UK

Snow and ice expected across much of the UK

06 March 2023

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for large parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by the Met Office.


Wayne Couzens ‘on duty’ when he exposed himself before Sarah Everard’s murder

Wayne Couzens ‘on duty’ when he exposed himself before Sarah Everard’s murder

Wayne Couzens ‘on duty’ when he exposed himself before Sarah Everard’s murder

06 March 2023

The former Metropolitan Police officer appeared at the Old Bailey to be sentenced for three offences of indecent exposure.


Council’s actions in trees saga were ‘serious and sustained’ leadership failure

Council’s actions in trees saga were ‘serious and sustained’ leadership failure

Council’s actions in trees saga were ‘serious and sustained’ leadership failure

06 March 2023

Sir Mark Lowcock has criticised Sheffield Council in an independent report following the felling of thousand of trees and protests on the streets.


Car crash that left three dead investigated

Car crash that left three dead investigated

Car crash that left three dead investigated

06 March 2023

Five people who were either killed or injured in the collision had last been seen in Cardiff in the early hours of Saturday after a night out.


75,000 GP appointments could be freed every month by ending smoking – charity

75,000 GP appointments could be freed every month by ending smoking – charity

75,000 GP appointments could be freed every month by ending smoking – charity

06 March 2023

Cancer Research UK has called for action by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.


Sir Frederick Barclay’s nephews could give evidence in divorce money fight

Sir Frederick Barclay’s nephews could give evidence in divorce money fight

Sir Frederick Barclay’s nephews could give evidence in divorce money fight

06 March 2023

A judge ordered Sir Frederick to hand Lady Hiroko Barclay lump sums totalling £100 million in May 2021 following the breakdown of their marriage


Boy, nine, writes to PM to urge more support for disabled children and families

Boy, nine, writes to PM to urge more support for disabled children and families

Boy, nine, writes to PM to urge more support for disabled children and families

06 March 2023

Parents are having to fill gaps left ‘by underfunding of official provision’ and families are facing ‘relentless’ stress, an organisation said.


Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

Johnson nominating father for knighthood ‘absolutely outrageous’, says Starmer

06 March 2023

The former prime minister is reported to have included Stanley Johnson in the list of names drawn up for his resignation honours.


Sturgeon’s successor must prioritise NHS workforce crisis – Labour

Sturgeon’s successor must prioritise NHS workforce crisis – Labour

Sturgeon’s successor must prioritise NHS workforce crisis – Labour

06 March 2023

The warnings come as an Audit Scotland report recently said recruitment targets were “unlikely to be met”.


No reason to believe partygate inquisitor Sue Gray not impartial, says minister

No reason to believe partygate inquisitor Sue Gray not impartial, says minister

No reason to believe partygate inquisitor Sue Gray not impartial, says minister

06 March 2023

She is expected to submit a formal request on Monday to take on the role of Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.


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