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Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed

Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed

Trackside fire leaves hundreds of rush-hour commuters stuck as 70 trains delayed

07 February 2022

Routes into Paddington and Heathrow run by Great Western Railway and Transport for London are still severely delayed.


Scientists create spinal cord implants that could allow paralysed people to walk

Scientists create spinal cord implants that could allow paralysed people to walk

Scientists create spinal cord implants that could allow paralysed people to walk

07 February 2022

Researchers plan to be able to create personalised implants to repair tissue damaged from injury.


Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England and Wales excluding London

Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England and Wales excluding London

Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England and Wales excluding London

07 February 2022

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched a new Parking Code of Practice, which includes the 50% cut.


Javid denies Treasury held up NHS recovery plan

Javid denies Treasury held up NHS recovery plan

Javid denies Treasury held up NHS recovery plan

07 February 2022

The Health Secretary said the plan to deal with the backlog caused by the pandemic will be published ‘shortly’.


Average UK house price is £24,500 higher than a year ago, says Halifax

Average UK house price is £24,500 higher than a year ago, says Halifax

Average UK house price is £24,500 higher than a year ago, says Halifax

07 February 2022

With household budgets under pressure from rising living costs, Halifax predicts the pace of house price growth will slow considerably.


Sir Keir Starmer in the clear over office beer

Sir Keir Starmer in the clear over office beer

Sir Keir Starmer in the clear over office beer

07 February 2022

Durham police have investigated and said no offence was committed when the Labour leader was filmed having a drink indoors in April 2021.


Critical AstraZeneca views ‘probably killed hundreds of thousands’ – scientist

Critical AstraZeneca views ‘probably killed hundreds of thousands’ – scientist

Critical AstraZeneca views ‘probably killed hundreds of thousands’ – scientist

07 February 2022

Professor Sir John Bell said ‘they have damaged the reputation of the vaccine in a way that echoes around the rest of the world’.


Almost 300,000 unable to see cancer specialist promptly from April to November

Almost 300,000 unable to see cancer specialist promptly from April to November

Almost 300,000 unable to see cancer specialist promptly from April to November

07 February 2022

The research from information in the House of Commons library found there were 290,428 breaches of a maximum two-week wait target over seven months.


Conservative MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘unwise’

Conservative MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘unwise’

Conservative MP Robert Jenrick asks if Liz Truss visit to Moscow is ‘unwise’

07 February 2022

Ms Truss will travel to the Russian capital to meet with her counterpart Sergei Lavrov.


What the papers say – February 7

What the papers say – February 7

What the papers say – February 7

07 February 2022

The front pages focus on No 10 and the royal family on Monday.


PM starts new week with fresh staff in hopes of turning around fortunes

PM starts new week with fresh staff in hopes of turning around fortunes

PM starts new week with fresh staff in hopes of turning around fortunes

07 February 2022

More announcements are expected on No 10 staffing in coming days.


Liz Truss warns over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss warns over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

Liz Truss warns over Falklands’ sovereignty as China backs Argentina’s claim

06 February 2022

China and Argentina issued a statement supporting each other’s territorial claims over Taiwan and the Falklands respectively.


Vigil held for father-of-two killed in homophobic attack in Cardiff park

Vigil held for father-of-two killed in homophobic attack in Cardiff park

Vigil held for father-of-two killed in homophobic attack in Cardiff park

06 February 2022

Dr Gary Jenkins was violently assaulted in Bute Park, in the city centre, in the early hours of July 20 2021.


Carrie Johnson says PM’s enemies are targeting her in ‘brutal campaign’

Carrie Johnson says PM’s enemies are targeting her in ‘brutal campaign’

Carrie Johnson says PM’s enemies are targeting her in ‘brutal campaign’

06 February 2022

Carrie Johnson issued a rare statement via a spokesperson to defend herself.


Patients facing surgery promised more transparency on waiting times

Patients facing surgery promised more transparency on waiting times

Patients facing surgery promised more transparency on waiting times

06 February 2022

The My Planned Care platform is due to go live on the NHS website site later in February.


Man arrested after pitch invader punches players during FA Cup tie

Man arrested after pitch invader punches players during FA Cup tie

Man arrested after pitch invader punches players during FA Cup tie

06 February 2022

Nottinghamshire Police said a suspect was arrested during the first half of Nottingham Forest’s 4-1 win over FA Cup holders Leicester.


‘Broken and distraught’ mother pays tribute after son is stabbed to death

‘Broken and distraught’ mother pays tribute after son is stabbed to death

‘Broken and distraught’ mother pays tribute after son is stabbed to death

06 February 2022

Dylan Keelan, 20, was pronounced dead after an incident in Dukinfield, Tameside, on Friday.


Trial over Olympic protest delayed to avoid embarrassing China, claims activist

Trial over Olympic protest delayed to avoid embarrassing China, claims activist

Trial over Olympic protest delayed to avoid embarrassing China, claims activist

06 February 2022

Jason Leith said his case had been put back to avoid being in the media spotlight while the games were ongoing.


Pensioners face a tough, bleak year, Labour warns

Pensioners face a tough, bleak year, Labour warns

Pensioners face a tough, bleak year, Labour warns

06 February 2022

The Bank of England has warned inflation could hit 7.25% by April.


Man rescued from water after dog barks alerted owner to danger

Man rescued from water after dog barks alerted owner to danger

Man rescued from water after dog barks alerted owner to danger

06 February 2022

The person was in the water for half an hour and shouted for help but was only spotted thanks to a passer-by who was walking their pet.


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