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Stride pledges to fast-track child maintenance enforcement process

Stride pledges to fast-track child maintenance enforcement process

Stride pledges to fast-track child maintenance enforcement process

02 October 2023

The Work and Pensions Secretary said it was taking ‘far too long’ to get children the support they were due and that ‘simply was not fair’.


Lithia sweetens deal to buy Pendragons UK dealership business

Lithia sweetens deal to buy Pendragons UK dealership business

Lithia sweetens deal to buy Pendragons UK dealership business

02 October 2023

It comes amid a three-way bidding battle also involving US car retail giant AutoNation and Sweden’s Hedin.


Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

Vehicle recovery workers to be allowed to display red flashing lights

02 October 2023

The Department for Transport announced the measure following a long-running campaign by the sector.


Badenoch criticises opponents of inclusivity plans

Badenoch criticises opponents of inclusivity plans

Badenoch criticises opponents of inclusivity plans

02 October 2023

The minister for women and equalities told the Conservative Party conference that ‘Labour didn’t like’ the Government’s Inclusive Britain Report.


Ministers urged to enter Acas talks with consultants

Ministers urged to enter Acas talks with consultants

Ministers urged to enter Acas talks with consultants

02 October 2023

It comes in the middle of a joint strike by junior doctors and consultants in England.


Sunak seems set to scrap northern leg of HS2 to Manchester

Sunak seems set to scrap northern leg of HS2 to Manchester

Sunak seems set to scrap northern leg of HS2 to Manchester

02 October 2023

The Treasury declined to rule out plans being drawn up surrounding the axing of the route from Birmingham to Manchester.


UK has joint warmest September on record, figures suggest

UK has joint warmest September on record, figures suggest

UK has joint warmest September on record, figures suggest

02 October 2023

Five of the top 10 warmest Septembers have taken place this century.


Hunt sets out plan to shrink civil service as Tory pressure to cut taxes mounts

Hunt sets out plan to shrink civil service as Tory pressure to cut taxes mounts

Hunt sets out plan to shrink civil service as Tory pressure to cut taxes mounts

02 October 2023

Jeremy Hunt said improving public sector productivity could allow him to cut taxes.


Four drivers facing jail after being found guilty over ‘stupid’ fatal road race

Four drivers facing jail after being found guilty over ‘stupid’ fatal road race

Four drivers facing jail after being found guilty over ‘stupid’ fatal road race

02 October 2023

Keelan Tuke, Josh Dobb, Keigan Launder and Riley Duncombe reached speeds of up to 98mph before killing 20-year-old Denii Reynolds.


Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as provost of Eton College

Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as provost of Eton College

Sir Nicholas Coleridge appointed as provost of Eton College

02 October 2023

Former Conservative minister Lord Waldegrave is stepping down from the role at the prestigious school next year.


Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election: Key statistics

Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election: Key statistics

Rutherglen & Hamilton West by-election: Key statistics

02 October 2023

The seat has changed hands at the last three general elections.


Met officer ‘thought he could smell cannabis’ in police stop of athletes

Met officer ‘thought he could smell cannabis’ in police stop of athletes

Met officer ‘thought he could smell cannabis’ in police stop of athletes

02 October 2023

Pc Allan Casey ‘thought he could smell cannabis’ after Ricardo Dos Santos and Bianca Williams’ car was stopped, a misconduct hearing was told.


Covid-19 bereaved families ‘haven’t had access to Johnson’s phone messages’

Covid-19 bereaved families ‘haven’t had access to Johnson’s phone messages’

Covid-19 bereaved families ‘haven’t had access to Johnson’s phone messages’

02 October 2023

It comes as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry is set to begin its second module.


Man who detonated bomb outside hospital ‘had grievance against British state’

Man who detonated bomb outside hospital ‘had grievance against British state’

Man who detonated bomb outside hospital ‘had grievance against British state’

02 October 2023

Emad Al Swealmeen detonated the device while in a taxi outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital just before 11am on November 14 2021.


Second police force investigating claims against Russell Brand

Second police force investigating claims against Russell Brand

Second police force investigating claims against Russell Brand

02 October 2023

Thames Valley Police is looking again at previous allegations of stalking and harassment against the comedian.


Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

Mark Harper launches crackdown on ‘sinister’ 15-minute cities

02 October 2023

The Cabinet minister announced the Government will review its powers to prevent ‘overzealous use of traffic management measures’.


Weight loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics, study finds

Weight loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics, study finds

Weight loss jab ‘significantly’ improves blood sugar in diabetics, study finds

02 October 2023

Researchers said semaglutide’s effectiveness in treating type 2 diabetes has been shown in some trials, but long-term data is ‘lacking’.


Putting off decarbonisation makes achieving net zero harder, says IPCC chief

Putting off decarbonisation makes achieving net zero harder, says IPCC chief

Putting off decarbonisation makes achieving net zero harder, says IPCC chief

02 October 2023

Experts said mitigating climate change would cost far less than dealing with its impacts.


Anti-Brexit campaigner ejected from Tory conference meeting after protest

Anti-Brexit campaigner ejected from Tory conference meeting after protest

Anti-Brexit campaigner ejected from Tory conference meeting after protest

02 October 2023

Steve Bray disrupted a fringe meeting outside the conference’s secure zone in Manchester city centre.


Water firms criticised for making consumers ‘foot the bills’ for upgrade plans

Water firms criticised for making consumers ‘foot the bills’ for upgrade plans

Water firms criticised for making consumers ‘foot the bills’ for upgrade plans

02 October 2023

The Liberal Democrats said it was ‘scandalous’ that customers will be asked to pay higher bills when water bosses have received millions in bonuses.


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