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Migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel in misty conditions

Migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel in misty conditions

Migrants arrive in UK after crossing English Channel in misty conditions

21 January 2025

Pictures showed a Border Force boat arriving through the mist in Dover before passengers were met by officials at the port.


Firm fined £60,000 over safety failure after death of steeplejack

Firm fined £60,000 over safety failure after death of steeplejack

Firm fined £60,000 over safety failure after death of steeplejack

21 January 2025

David Clover died after falling from the spire of St Nicholas’ Church in Kings Norton, Birmingham, in 2020.


Aldi in-store workers get pay rise to at least £12.71 per hour

Aldi in-store workers get pay rise to at least £12.71 per hour

Aldi in-store workers get pay rise to at least £12.71 per hour

21 January 2025

The budget retailer said the hourly rate rise means it is the best-paying supermarket for store assistants in the UK.


No money in budget for cap on bus fares, Transport Secretary says

No money in budget for cap on bus fares, Transport Secretary says

No money in budget for cap on bus fares, Transport Secretary says

21 January 2025

Fiona Hyslop also told MSPs that she would be monitoring whether the end to the pilot on scrapping peak rail fares had impacted passenger numbers.


Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care

Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care

Doctors’ leaders: There must be a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to NHS corridor care

21 January 2025

A major nursing report has found that patients are dying in corridors and sometimes going undiscovered for hours.


New energy efficiency ratings for Scottish homes will begin next year – minister

New energy efficiency ratings for Scottish homes will begin next year – minister

New energy efficiency ratings for Scottish homes will begin next year – minister

21 January 2025

New types of energy performance certificates (EPCs) will aim to give consumers more useful information.


Calls for more female footballers to feature on birthday and greetings cards

Calls for more female footballers to feature on birthday and greetings cards

Calls for more female footballers to feature on birthday and greetings cards

21 January 2025

MPs raised concerns in a motion tabled in the House of Commons.


Former IICSA chair criticises ‘weaponisation’ of child sex abuse

Former IICSA chair criticises ‘weaponisation’ of child sex abuse

Former IICSA chair criticises ‘weaponisation’ of child sex abuse

21 January 2025

Professor Alexis Jay described inaction from the previous government and her relief that Labour have committed to implementing recommendations.


Ex-Tory MP loses parliamentary pass right for ‘failing to register defence job’

Ex-Tory MP loses parliamentary pass right for ‘failing to register defence job’

Ex-Tory MP loses parliamentary pass right for ‘failing to register defence job’

21 January 2025

Bob Stewart will no longer be able to visit the Palace of Westminster using a former members’ pass.


Storm Eowyn could bring snow and damaging winds to Ireland

Storm Eowyn could bring snow and damaging winds to Ireland

Storm Eowyn could bring snow and damaging winds to Ireland

21 January 2025

Storm Eowyn is forecast to track across Ireland on Thursday night and Friday.


Digital driving licences coming this year as part of new government app

Digital driving licences coming this year as part of new government app

Digital driving licences coming this year as part of new government app

21 January 2025

A new Gov.uk app will include a wallet to store digital versions of government-issued documents will be made available later this year.


Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK

Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK

Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK

21 January 2025

The country can expect unsettled conditions from Thursday.


One person taken to hospital after deliberate fire in Aberdeen tower block

One person taken to hospital after deliberate fire in Aberdeen tower block

One person taken to hospital after deliberate fire in Aberdeen tower block

21 January 2025

Police said ‘inquiries are ongoing’ into the blaze, which broke out on the 12th floor of a block of flats at Aulton Court, Seaton Crescent.


Never a more difficult time for entrepreneurs, says BrewDog founder

Never a more difficult time for entrepreneurs, says BrewDog founder

Never a more difficult time for entrepreneurs, says BrewDog founder

21 January 2025

It came as James Watt announced plans for a new reality show where business founders can win £2 million of investment.


Fall in company collapses last year but experts warn of ongoing ‘headwinds’

Fall in company collapses last year but experts warn of ongoing ‘headwinds’

Fall in company collapses last year but experts warn of ongoing ‘headwinds’

21 January 2025

Despite the drop year-on-year, the number of insolvencies remains at levels last seen during the 2008 financial crisis.


Some patients experiencing ‘unacceptable waits’ in A&E, says Gray

Some patients experiencing ‘unacceptable waits’ in A&E, says Gray

Some patients experiencing ‘unacceptable waits’ in A&E, says Gray

21 January 2025

The NHS has struggled over the winter with increased demand and rising flu cases.


‘Fair’ settlement means council tax rise should be minimised – Robison

‘Fair’ settlement means council tax rise should be minimised – Robison

‘Fair’ settlement means council tax rise should be minimised – Robison

21 January 2025

The Finance Secretary said councils will receive a record funding deal of more than £15 billion.


Withholding information on Southport attacker not personal decision – Starmer

Withholding information on Southport attacker not personal decision – Starmer

Withholding information on Southport attacker not personal decision – Starmer

21 January 2025

Sir Keir Starmer stressed that what information could be disclosed up to now has been limited to avoid prejudicing the trial.


Two-year-old boy who died in ‘medical episode’ at nursery named

Two-year-old boy who died in ‘medical episode’ at nursery named

Two-year-old boy who died in ‘medical episode’ at nursery named

21 January 2025

Parents of Jude Gerrard paid tribute to their ‘incredibly special’ son


Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

Start of trial of Duke of Sussex’s legal claim against Sun publisher delayed

21 January 2025

The trial, due to start at 10.30am, has twice been delayed and is now expected to start later on Tuesday.


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