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Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when parked – study

Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when parked – study

Wider cars mean drivers struggle to get in and out when parked – study

08 April 2024

Manufacturers have increased the width of vehicles despite the size of most UK car park spaces being unchanged for decades.


Disadvantaged children who lived near Sure Start centres ‘achieved better GCSEs’

Disadvantaged children who lived near Sure Start centres ‘achieved better GCSEs’

Disadvantaged children who lived near Sure Start centres ‘achieved better GCSEs’

08 April 2024

The research is said to be the first evidence of how the programme affected children’s educational outcomes up to the age of 16.


Hottest March adds to 10-month run of record-breaking temperatures

Hottest March adds to 10-month run of record-breaking temperatures

Hottest March adds to 10-month run of record-breaking temperatures

08 April 2024

EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service says March 2024 shows continued ‘toppling’ of records.


Ofcom launches investigation into David Lammy’s LBC radio show

Ofcom launches investigation into David Lammy’s LBC radio show

08 April 2024

The media watchdog is looking at whether he broke broadcasting rules on politicians acting as news presenters.


Search for suspect continues after woman pushing pram stabbed to death in street

Search for suspect continues after woman pushing pram stabbed to death in street

Search for suspect continues after woman pushing pram stabbed to death in street

08 April 2024

A knife was recovered from the scene of the incident, the force said.


More wind and rain warnings across UK following Storm Kathleen disruption

More wind and rain warnings across UK following Storm Kathleen disruption

08 April 2024

The Met Office issued four separate warnings covering southern England, western Wales and mainland Scotland from Monday to Tuesday evening.


Edward and Sophie inspect UK and French troops to celebrate Entente Cordiale

Edward and Sophie inspect UK and French troops to celebrate Entente Cordiale

08 April 2024

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh represented the King who is continuing his cancer treatment and was not at Buckingham Palace.


Easter helps retail sales improve for boost after difficult start to year

Easter helps retail sales improve for boost after difficult start to year

Easter helps retail sales improve for boost after difficult start to year

08 April 2024

Total UK retail sales were up by 3.5% on last March, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.


‘Hardest Geezer’ is not first man to run length of Africa, says running group

‘Hardest Geezer’ is not first man to run length of Africa, says running group

08 April 2024

Russ Cook claimed to be the first to complete the epic challenge after arriving at the finishing line in Tunisia on Sunday.


Post Office minister says ‘people should go to jail’ over Horizon scandal

Post Office minister says ‘people should go to jail’ over Horizon scandal

08 April 2024

Kevin Hollinrake met some of those affected by the scandal in Fenny Compton, where subpostmasters started their campaign.


Will the total solar eclipse be visible from the UK?

Will the total solar eclipse be visible from the UK?

08 April 2024

An eclipse of the Sun occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and the Earth.


Reform UK leader Richard Tice turns sights on ‘woke’ Labour

Reform UK leader Richard Tice turns sights on ‘woke’ Labour

08 April 2024

Richard Tice accused Labour of betraying the working class as he targeted their voters ahead of this year’s general election.


Government ‘scores three out of 10’ on energy security commitments – analysis

Government ‘scores three out of 10’ on energy security commitments – analysis

08 April 2024

Analysis from Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit says Government is failing to reduce reliance on foreign gas imports.


Foreign Office urged to rebrand and face colonial legacy ‘head-on’

Foreign Office urged to rebrand and face colonial legacy ‘head-on’

08 April 2024

The Foreign Office buildings featuring portraits of colonial leaders were described in a report from diplomats as ‘elitist and rooted in the past’.


Left-wing principles should not trump access to care, says Wes Streeting

Left-wing principles should not trump access to care, says Wes Streeting

08 April 2024

The shadow health secretary dismissed ‘middle-class lefties’ who ‘cry betrayal’ over plans to use private providers to cut NHS waiting lists.


John Lewis appoints former Tesco chief executive Jason Tarry as next chairman

John Lewis appoints former Tesco chief executive Jason Tarry as next chairman

08 April 2024

It comes after Dame Sharon White confirmed she will step down at the end of her term at the employee-owned firm.


Aslef’s Mick Whelan pleads for return to negotiating table

Aslef’s Mick Whelan pleads for return to negotiating table

08 April 2024

Train drivers walked out for the third strike in four days.


Microsoft to open new AI hub in London

Microsoft to open new AI hub in London

08 April 2024

Mustafa Suleyman, the British co-founder of AI giant DeepMind, will lead the new centre.


Israel ‘abides by rule of law’ but UK’s support not unconditional, says Stride

Israel ‘abides by rule of law’ but UK’s support not unconditional, says Stride

08 April 2024

Cabinet minister Mel Stride said the UK was appalled by the attack on aid workers and said more humanitarian assistance should flow in to Gaza.


Minister defends triple lock for pensioners despite affordability concerns

Minister defends triple lock for pensioners despite affordability concerns

08 April 2024

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride said pensioners are entitled to an inflationary rise as they cannot ‘work more hours or get a different job’.


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