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Rise of dinosaurs helped by volcanic eruptions, research suggests

Rise of dinosaurs helped by volcanic eruptions, research suggests

Rise of dinosaurs helped by volcanic eruptions, research suggests

27 September 2021

Scientists studied a period 230 million years ago when the world underwent major environmental changes.


House prices increasing by £44 per day on average, Zoopla index shows

House prices increasing by £44 per day on average, Zoopla index shows

House prices increasing by £44 per day on average, Zoopla index shows

27 September 2021

Property values in the South East of England increased by £64 per day while in Scotland they rose by £22 on average, Zoopla said.


Unions attack moves to tempt European lorry drivers back to the UK

Unions attack moves to tempt European lorry drivers back to the UK

Unions attack moves to tempt European lorry drivers back to the UK

27 September 2021

Five years ago the UK basically told European truck drivers to ‘get on their bike’, the GMB said.


UK Government ‘could become first in world to turn tide on obesity’

UK Government ‘could become first in world to turn tide on obesity’

UK Government ‘could become first in world to turn tide on obesity’

27 September 2021

In 2014/15, the NHS spent £6.1 billion on treating obesity-related ill health and this is forecast to rise to £9.7 billion per year by 2050.


Reeves: It’s wrong that Amazon pay less tax than high street businesses

Reeves: It’s wrong that Amazon pay less tax than high street businesses

Reeves: It’s wrong that Amazon pay less tax than high street businesses

27 September 2021

Labour’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said if Jeff Bezos could afford to fly into space, he could afford to pay his taxes on Earth.


Burnham to lobby ministers for extra powers at Tory conference in Manchester

Burnham to lobby ministers for extra powers at Tory conference in Manchester

Burnham to lobby ministers for extra powers at Tory conference in Manchester

27 September 2021

As Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called for a ‘levelling-up’ deal, London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the capital must not be forgotten.


David Lammy says Labour must do more to ensure black men become MPs

David Lammy says Labour must do more to ensure black men become MPs

David Lammy says Labour must do more to ensure black men become MPs

27 September 2021

The shadow justice secretary said the party has been ‘slow’ to realise the issue.


Ministers appeal for fuel calm as Johnson draws back from deploying troops

Ministers appeal for fuel calm as Johnson draws back from deploying troops

Ministers appeal for fuel calm as Johnson draws back from deploying troops

27 September 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice said there is no reason for petrol shortages if motorists stop ‘panic buying’.


Instagram for children plans ‘paused’, company says

Instagram for children plans ‘paused’, company says

Instagram for children plans ‘paused’, company says

27 September 2021

Adam Mosseri said the Facebook-owned site would take more time to consider and work on the project.


Labour’s Reeves promises plans for ‘overlooked’ hospitality and care workers

Labour’s Reeves promises plans for ‘overlooked’ hospitality and care workers

Labour’s Reeves promises plans for ‘overlooked’ hospitality and care workers

27 September 2021

Shadow chancellor also said an industrial strategy would be created to help ‘British business lead the world in growing high-tech industries’.


Kind-hearted new grandfather killed by partner’s son

Kind-hearted new grandfather killed by partner’s son

Kind-hearted new grandfather killed by partner’s son

27 September 2021

Paul McCarroll died after Nicholas Jones stabbed him in the chest in south London last November.


Parent dropping off student crashed into halls of residence

Parent dropping off student crashed into halls of residence

Parent dropping off student crashed into halls of residence

27 September 2021

Nobody was hurt in the accident.


Star Wars, Back To The Future and Gladiator memorabilia head for auction

Star Wars, Back To The Future and Gladiator memorabilia head for auction

Star Wars, Back To The Future and Gladiator memorabilia head for auction

27 September 2021

The sale of more than 1,000 items will take place in November.


Surge in spending at petrol stations shows some signs of reducing

Surge in spending at petrol stations shows some signs of reducing

Surge in spending at petrol stations shows some signs of reducing

27 September 2021

Friday was the peak of the spending increase at petrol stations, figures from HSBC UK suggest.


Rolls-Royce to sell Spanish ITP Aero arm for £1.5bn

Rolls-Royce to sell Spanish ITP Aero arm for £1.5bn

Rolls-Royce to sell Spanish ITP Aero arm for £1.5bn

27 September 2021

Shares in Rolls-Royce leapt by more than 10% immediately after the announcement.


MP Claudia Webbe ‘carried out campaign of harassment against woman’

MP Claudia Webbe ‘carried out campaign of harassment against woman’

MP Claudia Webbe ‘carried out campaign of harassment against woman’

27 September 2021

The independent MP is alleged to have threatened Michelle Merritt that naked photos and videos of her would be sent to her children.


Firearms laws to be scrutinised over deaths of family of four

Firearms laws to be scrutinised over deaths of family of four

Firearms laws to be scrutinised over deaths of family of four

27 September 2021

The bodies of Robert Needham, 42, and Kelly Fitzgibbons, 40, Ava Needham, four, Lexi Needham, two, were discovered in March 2020.


Boarded-up nightclub transformed into artwork with huge lizard mural

Boarded-up nightclub transformed into artwork with huge lizard mural

Boarded-up nightclub transformed into artwork with huge lizard mural

27 September 2021

The sand lizards mural on Toad Hall was created by Paul Curtis and is thought to be the largest painting by a single artist in the UK.


Reeves pledges £28bn annual climate change fund under Labour

Reeves pledges £28bn annual climate change fund under Labour

Reeves pledges £28bn annual climate change fund under Labour

27 September 2021

The shadow chancellor also said the party would try to claw money back from Covid contracts.


Calls for healthcare staff and other key workers to be a priority for fuel

Calls for healthcare staff and other key workers to be a priority for fuel

Calls for healthcare staff and other key workers to be a priority for fuel

27 September 2021

Some NHS organisations have expressed concern that medical staff are unable to get into work due to the fuel crisis.


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