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Bank expected to raise rates to 0.5% in first back-to-back hike since 2004

Bank expected to raise rates to 0.5% in first back-to-back hike since 2004

Bank expected to raise rates to 0.5% in first back-to-back hike since 2004

02 February 2022

The Bank of England has already raised rates from 0.1% to 0.25% in December to rein in rampant inflation.


Former Northern Powerhouse minister would say ‘yes, yes, yes’ to Cabinet return

Former Northern Powerhouse minister would say ‘yes, yes, yes’ to Cabinet return

Former Northern Powerhouse minister would say ‘yes, yes, yes’ to Cabinet return

02 February 2022

Jake Berry left government in 2020 but said he would return if asked to represent the North.


Set clear date for phasing out new gas boilers, MPs urge

Set clear date for phasing out new gas boilers, MPs urge

Set clear date for phasing out new gas boilers, MPs urge

02 February 2022

The approach to cutting carbon from homes lacks clear direction and current policies are not of the scale needed, the Business Committee has said.


Murdered Rikki Neave’s mother denies ‘high priestess of the occult’ claim

Murdered Rikki Neave’s mother denies ‘high priestess of the occult’ claim

Murdered Rikki Neave’s mother denies ‘high priestess of the occult’ claim

02 February 2022

Ruth Neave was cleared of killing her six-year-old son.


Southampton announces bid for UK City Of Culture 2025

Southampton announces bid for UK City Of Culture 2025

Southampton announces bid for UK City Of Culture 2025

02 February 2022

Tens of thousands of people will be invited for three days of festivities across land, sea and air in May 2025.


Police charge 27 people over riot sparked by death of teen in Swansea

Police charge 27 people over riot sparked by death of teen in Swansea

Police charge 27 people over riot sparked by death of teen in Swansea

02 February 2022

A vigil held for Ethan Powell, 19, in Waun Wen Road, Mayhill, on May 20 2021, descended into chaos.


Home Secretary: Racist and sexist police messages show ‘failure of leadership’

Home Secretary: Racist and sexist police messages show ‘failure of leadership’

Home Secretary: Racist and sexist police messages show ‘failure of leadership’

02 February 2022

Priti Patel told MPs that the problem was not isolated.


One in three close contacts of Covid-19 cases ‘don’t report daily test results’

One in three close contacts of Covid-19 cases ‘don’t report daily test results’

One in three close contacts of Covid-19 cases ‘don’t report daily test results’

02 February 2022

Nearly half of those taking daily tests said they experienced difficulty in obtaining the kits.


Senior Tories pile pressure on Johnson over Savile ‘slur’

Senior Tories pile pressure on Johnson over Savile ‘slur’

Senior Tories pile pressure on Johnson over Savile ‘slur’

02 February 2022

The Prime Minister is facing renewed calls to withdraw his discredited claim that Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute the TV presenter.


Patel: Macron’s criticism of British immigration system ‘just wrong’

Patel: Macron’s criticism of British immigration system ‘just wrong’

Patel: Macron’s criticism of British immigration system ‘just wrong’

02 February 2022

The Home Secretary was being questioned by MPs on Wednesday.


PM may have attended as many as six events in timeline being probed by police

PM may have attended as many as six events in timeline being probed by police

PM may have attended as many as six events in timeline being probed by police

02 February 2022

Reports have suggested Boris Johnson was seen heading to his Downing Street flat the night of an alleged party in November 2020.


Kate cheered by England’s rugby players after starring role in lineout lift

Kate cheered by England’s rugby players after starring role in lineout lift

Kate cheered by England’s rugby players after starring role in lineout lift

02 February 2022

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Twickenham Stadium in her new role as patron of the Rugby Football Union.


Spiking could be made a specific criminal offence – Patel

Spiking could be made a specific criminal offence – Patel

Spiking could be made a specific criminal offence – Patel

02 February 2022

The Home Secretary said spiking is a new and ‘appalling’ trend.


Footballer Mason Greenwood released on bail

Footballer Mason Greenwood released on bail

Footballer Mason Greenwood released on bail

02 February 2022

The Manchester United player had been questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman.


DUP minister awaits legal opinion before deciding to halt Brexit checks

DUP minister awaits legal opinion before deciding to halt Brexit checks

DUP minister awaits legal opinion before deciding to halt Brexit checks

02 February 2022

Edwin Poots failed in a bid to secure wider Executive approval for continuing the checks – a move the other Stormont parties dismissed as a stunt.


Fifth of disabled people fear life will never return to normal after Covid

Fifth of disabled people fear life will never return to normal after Covid

Fifth of disabled people fear life will never return to normal after Covid

02 February 2022

Disabled people were more likely to report worse mental health, anxiety, depression and loneliness, the ONS found.


David Goodwillie signing could be devastating for women’s football, Raith warned

David Goodwillie signing could be devastating for women’s football, Raith warned

David Goodwillie signing could be devastating for women’s football, Raith warned

02 February 2022

Scottish Woman’s Football chief executive Aileen Campbell said it was a ‘badly misjudged’ decision by the Kirkcaldy club.


Andy Burnham warns North faces ‘second-best train services for 200 years’

Andy Burnham warns North faces ‘second-best train services for 200 years’

Andy Burnham warns North faces ‘second-best train services for 200 years’

02 February 2022

The Greater Manchester mayor told MPs the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan will fail to ‘unlock the full economic transformation’ of the region.


MoD has two weeks to avoid legal action, warns army homes firm Annington

MoD has two weeks to avoid legal action, warns army homes firm Annington

MoD has two weeks to avoid legal action, warns army homes firm Annington

02 February 2022

The Government said last week that it was exploring whether it would be possible to take back ownership of the homes.


Pair appear in court accused of murdering teen found stabbed in London

Pair appear in court accused of murdering teen found stabbed in London

Pair appear in court accused of murdering teen found stabbed in London

02 February 2022

Alex Smith, 16, was stabbed to death in Camden in 2019.


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