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RMT calls for action on safety measures on anniversary of fatal derailment

RMT calls for action on safety measures on anniversary of fatal derailment

RMT calls for action on safety measures on anniversary of fatal derailment

11 August 2023

The rail union warned of an increasing risk of another tragedy on the eve of the third anniversary of the Carmont rail incident on Saturday.


Retailers urged to set science-based climate targets as Tesco goal approved

Retailers urged to set science-based climate targets as Tesco goal approved

Retailers urged to set science-based climate targets as Tesco goal approved

11 August 2023

Tesco has become one of the first firms globally to set a validated science-based target for slashing emissions from forests, land and agriculture.


August ‘may be cheaper than September for some back-to-school items’

August ‘may be cheaper than September for some back-to-school items’

August ‘may be cheaper than September for some back-to-school items’

11 August 2023

Price and product comparison service PriceSpy compared prices in back-to-school categories in August 2022 with those in September 2022.


Hot air balloons fill sky above Bristol during annual fiesta

Hot air balloons fill sky above Bristol during annual fiesta

Hot air balloons fill sky above Bristol during annual fiesta

11 August 2023

Dozens of balloons took part in a mass ascent at Ashton Court Estate on Friday morning


Irn-Bru supply disruption warning as drivers walk out

Irn-Bru supply disruption warning as drivers walk out

Irn-Bru supply disruption warning as drivers walk out

11 August 2023

The Unite members at AG Barr previously backed strike action by 83%.


Junior doctors’ strikes have cost NHS £1bn, according to health chief

Junior doctors’ strikes have cost NHS £1bn, according to health chief

Junior doctors’ strikes have cost NHS £1bn, according to health chief

11 August 2023

Sir Julian Hartley, chief executive of NHS Providers, said ‘premium rates’ were being paid to consultants to cover junior doctor roles.


Minister defends MP who did not declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Minister defends MP who did not declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Minister defends MP who did not declare Shell shares while environment secretary

11 August 2023

Theresa Villiers admitted her shareholding in the oil and gas company via her latest update to the register of members’ financial interests.


Economy not out the woods despite bigger-than-expected jump in June, experts say

Economy not out the woods despite bigger-than-expected jump in June, experts say

Economy not out the woods despite bigger-than-expected jump in June, experts say

11 August 2023

June’s GDP data might spur the Bank of England to hike interest rates further, one expert warned.


Heathrow records 22% jump in passenger numbers

Heathrow records 22% jump in passenger numbers

Heathrow records 22% jump in passenger numbers

11 August 2023

Some 7.7 million passengers travelled through the west London airport in July.


Four arrested after man shot dead in Warwickshire

Four arrested after man shot dead in Warwickshire

Four arrested after man shot dead in Warwickshire

11 August 2023

The victim, in his late 20s, died in hospital.


Economy grows unexpectedly rapidly in June

Economy grows unexpectedly rapidly in June

Economy grows unexpectedly rapidly in June

11 August 2023

Quarterly GDP growth of 0.2% was ahead of expectations according to data released by the ONS on Friday.


Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression

Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression

Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression

11 August 2023

Researchers from University College London analysed studies from across the globe on social media use interventions.


Afghan refugees ‘getting knockback after knockback in property searches’

Afghan refugees ‘getting knockback after knockback in property searches’

Afghan refugees ‘getting knockback after knockback in property searches’

11 August 2023

A community aid organisation worker said there is ‘massive’ difficulty in trying to find housing for people in the private rental sector.


Error in military punishment laws went undetected for 14 years – minister

Error in military punishment laws went undetected for 14 years – minister

Error in military punishment laws went undetected for 14 years – minister

11 August 2023

About 19,000 punishments were imposed under the two regulations but the Government said the validity of all convictions was not affected.


Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

Two new kinds of mole discovered in mountains of Turkey

11 August 2023

Researchers used cutting edge DNA technology to confirm the animals were biologically distinct from other moles.


What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

What the papers say – August 11

10 August 2023

A variety of stories feature on the front of Britain’s newspapers.


Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

Barclay claims strike action by doctors causes ‘harm’ to patients

10 August 2023

The Health Secretary’s remarks came ahead of the latest strike action by junior doctors in England.


MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

MP Angus MacNeil expelled from SNP after row with chief whip

10 August 2023

Mr MacNeil was suspended from the group last month after reportedly clashing with the chief whip.


Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

Tory MP failed to declare Shell shares while environment secretary

10 August 2023

A spokesman for Theresa Villiers said she takes ‘full responsibility for the mistake’.


Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

Light aircraft makes emergency landing on A40 in Gloucestershire

10 August 2023

No-one was hurt and no other vehicles were involved, police said.


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