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Monday still quietest weekday on London Tube, despite end of ‘work at home’

Monday still quietest weekday on London Tube, despite end of ‘work at home’

Monday still quietest weekday on London Tube, despite end of ‘work at home’

16 February 2022

A similar trend is evident on the capital’s buses.


World’s whales facing increasing threats along migration ‘superhighways’

World’s whales facing increasing threats along migration ‘superhighways’

World’s whales facing increasing threats along migration ‘superhighways’

16 February 2022

WWF calls for action to protect the blue corridors through the oceans used by the marine mammals.


Eco-terrorist jailed after planting explosive device in tourist hotspot

Eco-terrorist jailed after planting explosive device in tourist hotspot

Eco-terrorist jailed after planting explosive device in tourist hotspot

16 February 2022

Nikolaos Karvounakis, 35, was handed a sentence of eight years and four months at the High Court in Edinburgh.


‘Almost half of Britons know little or nothing about National Insurance rise’

‘Almost half of Britons know little or nothing about National Insurance rise’

‘Almost half of Britons know little or nothing about National Insurance rise’

16 February 2022

Respondents in a survey were close to being evenly split between those who support the tax rise and those who oppose it.


Winds pick up ahead of two storms set to batter the UK

Winds pick up ahead of two storms set to batter the UK

Winds pick up ahead of two storms set to batter the UK

16 February 2022

Storms Dudley and Eunice could be followed by more unsettled weather over the weekend and next week, the Met Office said.


Scotland backs vaccines for five to 11-year-olds as England decision imminent

Scotland backs vaccines for five to 11-year-olds as England decision imminent

Scotland backs vaccines for five to 11-year-olds as England decision imminent

16 February 2022

England is expected to make its announcement later on Wednesday.


Five to 11-year-olds to be offered Covid jabs in Scotland, says First Minister

Five to 11-year-olds to be offered Covid jabs in Scotland, says First Minister

Five to 11-year-olds to be offered Covid jabs in Scotland, says First Minister

16 February 2022

Scotland will follow the change made by the Welsh Government on Tuesday.


Cinema chain launches bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

Cinema chain launches bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

Cinema chain launches bid to overturn 15 rating for The Batman

16 February 2022

Michael McAdam has called for the new movie starring Robert Pattinson to be given a 15A classification.


EU trade deal not helping exporters grow, research suggests

EU trade deal not helping exporters grow, research suggests

EU trade deal not helping exporters grow, research suggests

16 February 2022

The British Chambers of Commerce called on the Government to help firms tackle increased costs.


14,000 men ‘missing out on lifesaving prostate cancer treatment’

14,000 men ‘missing out on lifesaving prostate cancer treatment’

14,000 men ‘missing out on lifesaving prostate cancer treatment’

16 February 2022

Fewer men are being treated compared with before the pandemic.


Heat pump switch could shave £260 off household energy bills as gas prices spike

Heat pump switch could shave £260 off household energy bills as gas prices spike

Heat pump switch could shave £260 off household energy bills as gas prices spike

16 February 2022

Energy bills are set to soar by 54% from the beginning of April, driven by rising gas prices


Ukrainian people back at work but ‘not naive about seriousness of situation’

Ukrainian people back at work but ‘not naive about seriousness of situation’

Ukrainian people back at work but ‘not naive about seriousness of situation’

16 February 2022

Stuart McKenzie said residents are ‘certainly trying’ to keep things as normal as possible despite the fears that Russia might invade.


Police seize wildcat kitten from animal organisation

Police seize wildcat kitten from animal organisation

Police seize wildcat kitten from animal organisation

16 February 2022

The capture, possession or release of a wildcat outside its native range requires a licence, according to NatureScot.


Average UK house price increased by £27,000 last year

Average UK house price increased by £27,000 last year

Average UK house price increased by £27,000 last year

16 February 2022

The average UK house price hit £275,000 in December 2021, according to Office for National Statistics figures.


Choice of inflation-beating savings accounts down from 100 to none – research

Choice of inflation-beating savings accounts down from 100 to none – research

Choice of inflation-beating savings accounts down from 100 to none – research

16 February 2022

Moneyfacts said there were 100 cash savings accounts which could beat inflation available one year ago.


Man arrested at Heathrow and charged with 2017 murder

Man arrested at Heathrow and charged with 2017 murder

Man arrested at Heathrow and charged with 2017 murder

16 February 2022

Seun McMillan, 23, died after being stabbed in Southgate, north London, in May 2017.


Drinkers could cut back on beer due to price rises, Heineken warns

Drinkers could cut back on beer due to price rises, Heineken warns

Drinkers could cut back on beer due to price rises, Heineken warns

16 February 2022

The Dutch brewer said it will raise its prices in a bid to offset higher costs, including sharp increases across commodities, energy and freight.


Starmer urges action to tackle rising cost of living

Starmer urges action to tackle rising cost of living

Starmer urges action to tackle rising cost of living

16 February 2022

The Labour leader said it is ‘very difficult’ to tell people not to ask for a pay rise, following Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s comments.


Man injured in suspected gas explosion now in critical but stable condition

Man injured in suspected gas explosion now in critical but stable condition

Man injured in suspected gas explosion now in critical but stable condition

16 February 2022

Northumbria Police confirmed the man’s condition had deteriorated overnight following the blast in Sunderland on Tuesday afternoon.


Russia has not ‘taken foot off the gas’ over Ukraine, Ben Wallace warns

Russia has not ‘taken foot off the gas’ over Ukraine, Ben Wallace warns

Russia has not ‘taken foot off the gas’ over Ukraine, Ben Wallace warns

16 February 2022

The Defence Secretary said Russia had significant forces in place to mount an invasion and he had not seen evidence of a withdrawal.


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