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Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

Majority of London’s black cabs can provide zero emission journeys

06 December 2023

Transport for London data shows 7,972 of the 14,690 licensed taxis in the capital are zero emission capable.


Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

Crows can use self-control to hold out for favourite food, study suggests

06 December 2023

Researchers also found jays tend to settle for a less preferred food option when another bird is present.


Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

Protesters removed from inquiry as Johnson says ‘sorry’ to Covid victims

06 December 2023

Four people were removed from the Covid-19 inquiry as Boris Johnson began his evidence with an apology to victims of the pandemic.


Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

Housebuilders facing one of toughest periods since 2009 crash, survey suggests

06 December 2023

The PMI construction survey, which is closely followed by economists, undershot expectations in November.


Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

Openreach hits milestone in bid to connect 25m premises to ultrafast broadband

06 December 2023

The network is now available to 12.5 million homes, businesses and public services across the country.


BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

BAT takes £25bn charge on US cigarette brands

06 December 2023

The Dunhill and Lucky Strike firm saw shares slide in early trading as a result.


Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

Emergency Rwanda legislation will be ‘legally watertight,’ minister says

06 December 2023

Chris Philp said the Bill will do ‘whatever it takes’ to make the UK’s deal with Kigali workable.


Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

Holiday giant Tui considers ditching London stock market listing

06 December 2023

The German-based company said investors have questioned whether a London Stock Exchange listing is ‘optimal and advantageous’.


Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

Government to publish response to report on experiences of Hillsborough families

06 December 2023

Former Bishop of Liverpool the Rt Rev James Jones published the review in November 2017 following inquests into the deaths of 97 Liverpool fans.


New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

New campaign hopes to boost jab numbers

06 December 2023

Researchers hope to alleviate some fears about vaccination with a simple animation about the complex way vaccines are developed .


Bowling firm Ten Entertainment set for £287m takeover by US firm

Bowling firm Ten Entertainment set for £287m takeover by US firm

Bowling firm Ten Entertainment set for £287m takeover by US firm

06 December 2023

The leisure company told shareholders its board is recommending the deal which will see the US fund buy the business for 412.5p per share.


Jews across the UK say Hannukah story ‘more pertinent than ever before’

Jews across the UK say Hannukah story ‘more pertinent than ever before’

Jews across the UK say Hannukah story ‘more pertinent than ever before’

06 December 2023

The Festival of Lights runs from December 7 to 15 this year.


16-year-old freestyle footballer sets sights on becoming world champion

16-year-old freestyle footballer sets sights on becoming world champion

16-year-old freestyle footballer sets sights on becoming world champion

06 December 2023

Isabel Wilkins got into freestyle football during lockdown.


NHS leaders raise ‘extreme concerns’ over junior doctor strikes

NHS leaders raise ‘extreme concerns’ over junior doctor strikes

NHS leaders raise ‘extreme concerns’ over junior doctor strikes

06 December 2023

Junior doctors have been offered a 3% rise on top of the average 8.8% increase they were given in the summer.


Couples feeling ‘stuck’ because of Government’s ‘cruel’ migration plan

Couples feeling ‘stuck’ because of Government’s ‘cruel’ migration plan

Couples feeling ‘stuck’ because of Government’s ‘cruel’ migration plan

06 December 2023

Martha Cullen Close said she is considering leaving England so she can live with her partner.


Wes Anderson and the Roman Empire among the top TikTok trends of 2023

Wes Anderson and the Roman Empire among the top TikTok trends of 2023

Wes Anderson and the Roman Empire among the top TikTok trends of 2023

06 December 2023

These trends have amassed billions of views online with users sharing their versions of each viral moment.


Man in custody after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

Man in custody after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

Man in custody after ‘pregnant’ woman stabbed

06 December 2023

The 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.


Quarter of employees considering working for themselves – research

Quarter of employees considering working for themselves – research

Quarter of employees considering working for themselves – research

06 December 2023

New research found that 24% of employees are ‘considering contracting or freelancing’, with 19% saying they could make the switch within a year.


Council awaits ruling on migrant plan for disused Dambuster base

Council awaits ruling on migrant plan for disused Dambuster base

Council awaits ruling on migrant plan for disused Dambuster base

06 December 2023

West Lindsey District Council says Government plans to house asylum seekers on part of the former RAF Scampton airfield should be quashed.


German First World War submarine was deliberately sunk, 3D map suggests

German First World War submarine was deliberately sunk, 3D map suggests

German First World War submarine was deliberately sunk, 3D map suggests

06 December 2023

A researcher who has worked on sub-sea visualisation projects took part in a dive to inspect the wreck of UC-71, which sank in 1919.


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