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Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

Insurers urge ‘extreme caution’ by Government over potential pension changes

06 September 2023

The central purpose of DB pension schemes to pay the benefits promised to members should not be undermined, the Association of British Insurers said.


Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

Sunak urged to lobby Indian PM over release of jailed British blogger

06 September 2023

The Sikh Federation said more than 70 MPs have written to Mr Sunak over the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal in India.


Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

Tributes paid to dog walker found dead who was a ‘trailblazer in life’

06 September 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of Claire Knights.


List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

List of Scottish schools with collapse-prone concrete to be published this week

06 September 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government will ‘spend what we need to spend’ to ensure affected buildings are safe.


Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

Tesco boss urges politicians to stand by net zero and back green innovation

06 September 2023

Ken Murphy said Government and industry must do more to work together on green solutions.


UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says

06 September 2023

Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June.


Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

Former adviser says hosting Commonwealth Games was ‘a step too far’

06 September 2023

Max Caller said cutbacks could have been avoided if steps were taken earlier to address issues at Birmingham City Council.


One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

One of the last surviving female codebreakers of Bletchley Park dies aged 99

06 September 2023

Margaret Betts, of Ipswich, Suffolk, was 19 years old when she was headhunted by ‘men from the ministry’.


Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

Former Co-op bank boss facing fraud charge suffers stroke

06 September 2023

Paul Flowers was due in court but his lawyer said he had recently suffered a stroke.


Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

Financial sustainability of colleges at risk, warns watchdog

06 September 2023

Audit Scotland said the sector’s funding has been cut by 8.5% in real terms while costs have increased.


Harry and Meghan return to Hollywood scene, rubbing shoulders with stars

Harry and Meghan return to Hollywood scene, rubbing shoulders with stars

Harry and Meghan return to Hollywood scene, rubbing shoulders with stars

06 September 2023

It comes ahead of their appearance in Germany for the Invictus Games.


Depression is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests

Depression is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests

Depression is a direct cause of type 2 diabetes, research suggests

06 September 2023

The study found that only 36.5% of the effect of depression on type 2 diabetes could be explained by obesity.


Almost 5,000 excess winter deaths caused by cold homes last year, MPs warned

Almost 5,000 excess winter deaths caused by cold homes last year, MPs warned

Almost 5,000 excess winter deaths caused by cold homes last year, MPs warned

06 September 2023

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition said the figure was up from 3,186 the winter before.


New stamps to honour career of Dame Shirley Bassey

New stamps to honour career of Dame Shirley Bassey

New stamps to honour career of Dame Shirley Bassey

06 September 2023

Set of 12 stamps issued, showing the singer performing around the world.


Rare and dazzling cosmic explosion spotted by researchers

Rare and dazzling cosmic explosion spotted by researchers

Rare and dazzling cosmic explosion spotted by researchers

06 September 2023

The explosion, which outshines most supernovae in the universe, was spotted by researchers at the Queen’s University, Belfast.


Ordinary people offered ‘no lifeline’ in debanking scandal, says lawyer

Ordinary people offered ‘no lifeline’ in debanking scandal, says lawyer

Ordinary people offered ‘no lifeline’ in debanking scandal, says lawyer

06 September 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority has been accused of focusing on politicians while thousands of other people have also lost their bank accounts.


UK construction sector propped up by commercial work as housebuilding slumps

UK construction sector propped up by commercial work as housebuilding slumps

UK construction sector propped up by commercial work as housebuilding slumps

06 September 2023

Overall output among construction firms increased in August, driven by a good performance for the commercial building and civil engineering sectors.


Wagner ‘threatening democracy’ says PM as Government declares it terrorist group

Wagner ‘threatening democracy’ says PM as Government declares it terrorist group

Wagner ‘threatening democracy’ says PM as Government declares it terrorist group

06 September 2023

Rishi Sunak said the group had engaged in ‘torture, theft and barbarism’.


Tiger Moth trips give thrill-seekers chance to reach for the skies

Tiger Moth trips give thrill-seekers chance to reach for the skies

Tiger Moth trips give thrill-seekers chance to reach for the skies

06 September 2023

Sightseers can take to the skies in Second World War biplanes and view some of England’s most spectacular scenery.


‘Sleaze buster’ Sir Chris Bryant joins Labour frontbench

‘Sleaze buster’ Sir Chris Bryant joins Labour frontbench

‘Sleaze buster’ Sir Chris Bryant joins Labour frontbench

06 September 2023

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed him as shadow minister for creative industries and digital.


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