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Truss’s mini-budget meltdown a ‘self-induced financial crisis’ – George Osborne

Truss’s mini-budget meltdown a ‘self-induced financial crisis’ – George Osborne

Truss’s mini-budget meltdown a ‘self-induced financial crisis’ – George Osborne

25 April 2023

The former chancellor from 2010 until 2016 described Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng as ‘political vandals’.


Safety warning as lighthouse workers vote for strike action

Safety warning as lighthouse workers vote for strike action

Safety warning as lighthouse workers vote for strike action

25 April 2023

Unite said that strike dates will be announced in due course.


Metropolitan Police apply for O2 Academy Brixton to be closed for good

Metropolitan Police apply for O2 Academy Brixton to be closed for good

Metropolitan Police apply for O2 Academy Brixton to be closed for good

25 April 2023

The police have asked Lambeth Council to revoke the venue’s licence after a crowd crush in December left two people dead.


1953 Coronation flypast veteran urges pilots to enjoy the occasion

1953 Coronation flypast veteran urges pilots to enjoy the occasion

1953 Coronation flypast veteran urges pilots to enjoy the occasion

25 April 2023

Retired Squadron Leader Terrance Devey Smith was guest of honour at a flypast rehearsal at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire.


Grandmother killed in dog attack ‘likely to have been breaking up fight’

Grandmother killed in dog attack ‘likely to have been breaking up fight’

Grandmother killed in dog attack ‘likely to have been breaking up fight’

25 April 2023

Following her death, Ann Dunn’s family described her as a ‘one in a million mum’.


Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear

Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear

Patients travelling ‘hundreds of miles’ to access NHS dental care – MPs hear

25 April 2023

Leading dentists have called for action to save the service.


Robot fish could make underwater exploration more accessible – study

Robot fish could make underwater exploration more accessible – study

Robot fish could make underwater exploration more accessible – study

25 April 2023

The mechanism works by contracting like muscles when heated, converting the energy into mechanical motion.


Call for social care road map as system is ‘so close to breaking point’

Call for social care road map as system is ‘so close to breaking point’

Call for social care road map as system is ‘so close to breaking point’

25 April 2023

The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services commissioned a report on the changes needed in the sector.


Driver accused of murdering woman claims he was trying to frighten pedestrians

Driver accused of murdering woman claims he was trying to frighten pedestrians

Driver accused of murdering woman claims he was trying to frighten pedestrians

25 April 2023

Stephen McHugh, 28, told jurors he did not intend to hurt anyone when he mounted a pavement outside a takeaway.


Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP’s troubles ‘in my worst nightmares’

Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP’s troubles ‘in my worst nightmares’

Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP’s troubles ‘in my worst nightmares’

25 April 2023

The former first minister was speaking to reporters at Holyrood on Tuesday.


Someone will have to get poorer to end runaway inflation, says Bank economist

Someone will have to get poorer to end runaway inflation, says Bank economist

Someone will have to get poorer to end runaway inflation, says Bank economist

25 April 2023

Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill made the comments while speaking on a podcast.


Astronomers solve the mystery of how quasars are ignited

Astronomers solve the mystery of how quasars are ignited

Astronomers solve the mystery of how quasars are ignited

25 April 2023

These celestial objects were first discovered 60 years ago.


First flight carrying British nationals takes off from conflict-torn Sudan

First flight carrying British nationals takes off from conflict-torn Sudan

First flight carrying British nationals takes off from conflict-torn Sudan

25 April 2023

Downing Street said two more trips were expected to take place overnight, but the situation remains ‘volatile’.


BBC documentary features previously unseen footage of King spanning 70 years

BBC documentary features previously unseen footage of King spanning 70 years

BBC documentary features previously unseen footage of King spanning 70 years

25 April 2023

The programme will show the royal family enjoying a bonfire at Sandringham and sitting down to dinner onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.


Consumers confused about broadband terminology, says watchdog

Consumers confused about broadband terminology, says watchdog

Consumers confused about broadband terminology, says watchdog

25 April 2023

Ofcom said that access to the internet seems to be ‘plateauing’.


Treasury secrecy hindered aspects of Covid-19 response, think tank says

Treasury secrecy hindered aspects of Covid-19 response, think tank says

Treasury secrecy hindered aspects of Covid-19 response, think tank says

25 April 2023

The Institute for Government said the Treasury’s unwillingness to share analysis undermined Government decision-making in response to the pandemic.


Ministers ‘actively looking’ into funding warning on infant free school meals

Ministers ‘actively looking’ into funding warning on infant free school meals

Ministers ‘actively looking’ into funding warning on infant free school meals

25 April 2023

Schools face a growing gap between the funding for infant free school meals and the costs of food, ministers were warned.


Somerville: UK Government attempting to confuse public on migration Bill

Somerville: UK Government attempting to confuse public on migration Bill

Somerville: UK Government attempting to confuse public on migration Bill

25 April 2023

The Social Justice Secretary restated the Scottish Government’s opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill during a debate in Holyrood.


Lancaster bomber part of military flypast rehearsal ahead of Coronation

Lancaster bomber part of military flypast rehearsal ahead of Coronation

Lancaster bomber part of military flypast rehearsal ahead of Coronation

25 April 2023

The college at RAF Cranwell stood in for Buckingham Palace as 30 aircraft took to the skies.


Heathrow bosses call for conciliation talks over union strike threat

Heathrow bosses call for conciliation talks over union strike threat

Heathrow bosses call for conciliation talks over union strike threat

25 April 2023

Security guards who are members of the Unite union are set to take industrial action in May.


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