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More than 100 UK flights axed on Wednesday

More than 100 UK flights axed on Wednesday

More than 100 UK flights axed on Wednesday

06 April 2022

The aviation industry is suffering from a surge in coronavirus-related staff sickness and a shortage of workers following job cuts.


Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan

Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan

Food strategy chief doubts impact of new calorie labelling plan

06 April 2022

Henry Dimbleby, who co-founded the Leon restaurant chain, said the move is a ‘small intervention’.


Warning to stay away from A&Es after surge leaves patients waiting for 12 hours

Warning to stay away from A&Es after surge leaves patients waiting for 12 hours

Warning to stay away from A&Es after surge leaves patients waiting for 12 hours

06 April 2022

West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts said the most recent emergency department attendance figures show a 14.2% increase.


Cladding works set to cost housebuilder Redrow £200m

Cladding works set to cost housebuilder Redrow £200m

Cladding works set to cost housebuilder Redrow £200m

06 April 2022

Competitor MJ Gleeson also told shareholders on Wednesday that it has signed the Government’s building safety pledge.


Exhibition celebrating British pop culture to launch in Manchester

Exhibition celebrating British pop culture to launch in Manchester

Exhibition celebrating British pop culture to launch in Manchester

06 April 2022

The British Pop Archive will include items from different aspects of Manchester’s highly recognisable pop scene.


UK mother remains in critical condition after holiday landslide in Australia

UK mother remains in critical condition after holiday landslide in Australia

UK mother remains in critical condition after holiday landslide in Australia

06 April 2022

A 14-year-old boy has undergone surgery and is in a stable condition, while a 15-year-old girl remains under observation.


Sean Penn says Ukraine will win war against Russia but cost remains unclear

Sean Penn says Ukraine will win war against Russia but cost remains unclear

Sean Penn says Ukraine will win war against Russia but cost remains unclear

06 April 2022

The filmmaker and Oscar-winning actor said ‘no one on the planet has been tested in leadership’ like Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.


Former P&O employee sues company for unfair dismissal and discrimination

Former P&O employee sues company for unfair dismissal and discrimination

Former P&O employee sues company for unfair dismissal and discrimination

06 April 2022

It comes after criminal and civil investigations were launched into the firm’s decision to sack nearly 800 workers.


Zelensky to make historic address to Irish Parliament

Zelensky to make historic address to Irish Parliament

Zelensky to make historic address to Irish Parliament

06 April 2022

The Ukrainian president’s address to the Oireachtas comes after he called for Nuremberg-style trials for Russian ‘war crimes’ in his country.


What the papers say – April 6

What the papers say – April 6

What the papers say – April 6

06 April 2022

The war in Ukraine again dominates the front pages on Wednesday.


Critical incident declared due to extreme pressure on ambulance service

Critical incident declared due to extreme pressure on ambulance service

Critical incident declared due to extreme pressure on ambulance service

06 April 2022

The service asked the community to only call 999 in a life-threatening or serious emergency.


Latin teachers use Taylor Swift hit and Disney film to modernise subject

Latin teachers use Taylor Swift hit and Disney film to modernise subject

Latin teachers use Taylor Swift hit and Disney film to modernise subject

06 April 2022

A new handbook for Latin teaching says traditional textbooks featuring Caecilius can be “problematic”.


Judge’s ruling due in Ed Sheeran and Sami Switch copyright row over Shape Of You

Judge’s ruling due in Ed Sheeran and Sami Switch copyright row over Shape Of You

Judge’s ruling due in Ed Sheeran and Sami Switch copyright row over Shape Of You

06 April 2022

Ed Sheeran is set to find out the result of his High Court battle over the copyright of his 2017 hit Shape Of You.


Boris Johnson calls on Russians to reject Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

Boris Johnson calls on Russians to reject Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

Boris Johnson calls on Russians to reject Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

05 April 2022

Britain will press for tougher sanctions after President Zelensky accuses Russian forces of committing war crimes.


We’re fighting against a Nazi regime, says Ukrainian MP

We’re fighting against a Nazi regime, says Ukrainian MP

We’re fighting against a Nazi regime, says Ukrainian MP

05 April 2022

‘They’re killing us, not as individual human beings, but because we’re Ukrainians,’ said Inna Sovsun.


Twitter announces it is working on an ‘edit’ feature

Twitter announces it is working on an ‘edit’ feature

Twitter announces it is working on an ‘edit’ feature

05 April 2022

The social media giant said the feature had been in the works since last year.


Government’s landmark LGBT+ conference cancelled

Government’s landmark LGBT+ conference cancelled

Government’s landmark LGBT+ conference cancelled

05 April 2022

The move comes after Iain Anderson, the UK’s LGBT+ business champion, resigned earlier on Tuesday.


Stop delaying sugar reduction report, health organisations tell Government

Stop delaying sugar reduction report, health organisations tell Government

Stop delaying sugar reduction report, health organisations tell Government

05 April 2022

Organisations pointed to the ‘very worrying’ recent increase in obesity prevalence among primary school children.


Wakeman and Humperdinck honoured by Anne at investiture ceremony

Wakeman and Humperdinck honoured by Anne at investiture ceremony

Wakeman and Humperdinck honoured by Anne at investiture ceremony

05 April 2022

Rick Wakeman and Engelbert Humperdinck attended the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.


Russian plea for help as Irish embassy faces fuel shortage

Russian plea for help as Irish embassy faces fuel shortage

Russian plea for help as Irish embassy faces fuel shortage

05 April 2022

Tanaiste Leo Varadkar said, while he does not have sympathy for the situation, there are rules for hosting international diplomats.


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