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Married doctors complete Atlantic rowing challenge

Married doctors complete Atlantic rowing challenge

Married doctors complete Atlantic rowing challenge

03 February 2022

Charlie Fleury and Adam Baker, both 31, are the first ever wedded couple to participate in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.


Piers Corbyn accused of calling NHS staff ‘murderers’ in vaccination protest

Piers Corbyn accused of calling NHS staff ‘murderers’ in vaccination protest

Piers Corbyn accused of calling NHS staff ‘murderers’ in vaccination protest

03 February 2022

The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pleaded not guilty on Thursday.


Why are energy prices rising and what will it mean for households and companies?

Why are energy prices rising and what will it mean for households and companies?

Why are energy prices rising and what will it mean for households and companies?

03 February 2022

Gas and electricity prices are going to spike by £693 after Ofgem reviewed its cap on energy bills.


How are energy costs contributing to cost-of-living crisis and what lies ahead?

How are energy costs contributing to cost-of-living crisis and what lies ahead?

How are energy costs contributing to cost-of-living crisis and what lies ahead?

03 February 2022

The increase in energy bills is set to heap misery upon households already struggling with soaring inflation.


Labour: Shapps ‘sold bus transformation, but is delivering managed decline’

Labour: Shapps ‘sold bus transformation, but is delivering managed decline’

Labour: Shapps ‘sold bus transformation, but is delivering managed decline’

03 February 2022

Grant Shapps described the full amount of money being spent on buses as a ‘record never achieved before by any Government as far as I can see’.


We got it wrong: Raith Rovers admit mistake over signing David Goodwillie

We got it wrong: Raith Rovers admit mistake over signing David Goodwillie

We got it wrong: Raith Rovers admit mistake over signing David Goodwillie

03 February 2022

The Kirkcaldy club apologised to their fans and said the striker, who was ruled to have raped a woman, would not be selected for the team.


RAF scrambles Typhoon jets in response to Russian military aircraft

RAF scrambles Typhoon jets in response to Russian military aircraft

RAF scrambles Typhoon jets in response to Russian military aircraft

03 February 2022

The news comes after the Royal Air Force also responded to Russian strategic bombers approaching the UK’s ‘area of interest’ on Wednesday.


Post-Christmas drop in NHS Covid staff absences stalls in parts of England

Post-Christmas drop in NHS Covid staff absences stalls in parts of England

Post-Christmas drop in NHS Covid staff absences stalls in parts of England

03 February 2022

An average of 28,434 NHS staff at hospital trusts were absent each day in the week to January 30.


How to keep your energy bills low

How to keep your energy bills low

How to keep your energy bills low

03 February 2022

Ofgem has announced an increase to the energy price cap.


Anger after Bristol Airport expansion appeal granted

Anger after Bristol Airport expansion appeal granted

Anger after Bristol Airport expansion appeal granted

03 February 2022

The original decision to refuse planning permission was overturned by the Planning Inspectorate following an appeal by the airport.


Shocking CCTV shows sparks flying as woman drunkenly drives on to rail line

Shocking CCTV shows sparks flying as woman drunkenly drives on to rail line

Shocking CCTV shows sparks flying as woman drunkenly drives on to rail line

03 February 2022

The dramatic incident captured on CCTV could have turned fatal had the driver of an approaching passenger train not spotted the Ford Fiesta in time.


Millions of households face £693 energy bill rise in April, Ofgem confirms

Millions of households face £693 energy bill rise in April, Ofgem confirms

Millions of households face £693 energy bill rise in April, Ofgem confirms

03 February 2022

Experts have already warned that bills could surge even further in October.


Union hails ‘huge win’ in ‘firing and rehiring’ fight with Tesco

Union hails ‘huge win’ in ‘firing and rehiring’ fight with Tesco

Union hails ‘huge win’ in ‘firing and rehiring’ fight with Tesco

03 February 2022

Usdaw said the supermarket was acting ‘unconscionably’ by trying to ‘unilaterally remove’ workers’ entitlement to retained pay.


Government faces paralysis if Johnson clings on in No 10, warns ex-minister

Government faces paralysis if Johnson clings on in No 10, warns ex-minister

Government faces paralysis if Johnson clings on in No 10, warns ex-minister

03 February 2022

David Davis said it it could take months to oust the Prime Minister if he refuses to bow to pressure and resign.


Drug seizures by police rise 21% during pandemic

Drug seizures by police rise 21% during pandemic

Drug seizures by police rise 21% during pandemic

03 February 2022

Police and Border Force made a total of 223,106 drug seizures in the year to March 2021 compared with 183,646 the previous year.


Calls for insulation and rollout of heat pumps to ‘get off gas’ amid price hike

Calls for insulation and rollout of heat pumps to ‘get off gas’ amid price hike

Calls for insulation and rollout of heat pumps to ‘get off gas’ amid price hike

03 February 2022

Ensuring all homes are well insulated by 2030 should be the UK’s number one infrastructure priority, the Government has been urged.


Record number of people in UK with long Covid, survey suggests

Record number of people in UK with long Covid, survey suggests

Record number of people in UK with long Covid, survey suggests

03 February 2022

Fatigue is the most common symptom affecting people with the condition, followed by shortness of breath.


MP Ben Bradshaw to quit Commons at next election

MP Ben Bradshaw to quit Commons at next election

MP Ben Bradshaw to quit Commons at next election

03 February 2022

The veteran parliamentarian was first elected to represent Exeter in 1997 and served in the last Labour government.


Service sector bounces back in January as Omicron curbs ease

Service sector bounces back in January as Omicron curbs ease

Service sector bounces back in January as Omicron curbs ease

03 February 2022

The IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services PMI survey scored 54.1 in January, recovering from a 10-month low of 53.6 in December.


KP Snacks cyber attack could cause crisps and nuts shortage

KP Snacks cyber attack could cause crisps and nuts shortage

KP Snacks cyber attack could cause crisps and nuts shortage

03 February 2022

The company has reportedly warned shops that deliveries could be delayed or cancelled because of the ransomware attack.


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