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Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

Sacked CBI boss says reputation ‘totally destroyed’ and claims he is ‘fall guy’

19 April 2023

Tony Danker said his name had been wrongly associated with separate claims, including rape, which allegedly happened before he joined the CBI.


Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

Pupils at Loretto boarding school suffered abuse, inquiry concludes

19 April 2023

But it made clear that the current leaders of the school inspire confidence that it is now committed to child protection.


Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

Clean-up removes 400,000 litres of oily water from Poole Harbour after spill

19 April 2023

Harbour bosses said ‘good progress’ was being made following the leak of reservoir fluid on March 26.


Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

Health workers announce fresh strikes in pay row

19 April 2023

The Unite union is balloting its NHS members on the Government’s pay offer, with the result due on April 28, but is preparing more industrial action.


Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

Annual rate of house price growth slows as rental price increases accelerate

19 April 2023

Home buyers’ worries about rising living costs persist and sellers are open to negotiation, housing market experts said.


Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk of death’

Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk of death’

Diabetes patients should swap sugary drinks for coffee ‘to cut risk of death’

19 April 2023

A study found such a change is linked to lower rates of early death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes.


Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save money

Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save money

Transport Secretary Mark Harper accepts HS2 delays will not save money

19 April 2023

He told MPs the Government had to make ‘sensible decisions’ due to having annual budgets.


Council delays decision on travellers’ site after new plea by TV’s Martin Clunes

Council delays decision on travellers’ site after new plea by TV’s Martin Clunes

Council delays decision on travellers’ site after new plea by TV’s Martin Clunes

19 April 2023

The Doc Martin star claimed the applicants do not have a ‘nomadic’ lifestyle.


DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

DUP urged to grasp 1998 peace deal ‘goodwill’ and return to Stormont

19 April 2023

A DUP MLA said the powersharing institutions could only return with the ‘right foundations’.


Lib Dems question why young people cannot show same voter ID as older people

Lib Dems question why young people cannot show same voter ID as older people

Lib Dems question why young people cannot show same voter ID as older people

19 April 2023

Party leader Sir Ed Davey said it could hint at ‘selfish interests’ behind the change in policy, with older people more likely to vote Tory.


WI has no plans to review policy on welcoming transgender women as members

WI has no plans to review policy on welcoming transgender women as members

WI has no plans to review policy on welcoming transgender women as members

19 April 2023

NFWI chief executive Melissa Green said the organisation had ‘received no communication’ suggesting a change in policy is what members want.


Anti-monarchy group to avoid Extinction Rebellion-style demos at coronation

Anti-monarchy group to avoid Extinction Rebellion-style demos at coronation

Anti-monarchy group to avoid Extinction Rebellion-style demos at coronation

19 April 2023

Republic is planning the largest protest action in the group’s history on May 6.


How food and drink items have increased in price over the past year

How food and drink items have increased in price over the past year

How food and drink items have increased in price over the past year

19 April 2023

Olive oil has risen by 49%, low-fat milk by 39% and eggs by 32%.


Heathrow launches appeal against decision it must cut charges

Heathrow launches appeal against decision it must cut charges

Heathrow launches appeal against decision it must cut charges

19 April 2023

A spokesman accused the Civil Aviation Authority of ‘undermining’ the investment needed in the west London airport.


SNP must ‘get our house in order’ – Robison

SNP must ‘get our house in order’ – Robison

SNP must ‘get our house in order’ – Robison

19 April 2023

Police are continuing their investigations into SNP finances.


Vintage movie posters worth more than £1.6 million to be auctioned

Vintage movie posters worth more than £1.6 million to be auctioned

Vintage movie posters worth more than £1.6 million to be auctioned

19 April 2023

Estimated prices in the Los Angeles auction, organised by Propstore, range from £80 to £80,000.


Inflation slows slightly but food prices surge at fastest rate for 45 years

Inflation slows slightly but food prices surge at fastest rate for 45 years

Inflation slows slightly but food prices surge at fastest rate for 45 years

19 April 2023

The Office for National Statistics revealed that Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 10.1% in March from 10.4% in February.


Mozart requiem to raise funds for charity’s ‘amazing’ work in Ukraine

Mozart requiem to raise funds for charity’s ‘amazing’ work in Ukraine

Mozart requiem to raise funds for charity’s ‘amazing’ work in Ukraine

19 April 2023

The requiem will take place on April 30 at Glasgow Cathedral.


What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

What the papers say – April 19

19 April 2023

Starmer’s NHS warning among wide range of lead stories.


Netflix to ‘wind down’ its DVD rental service later this year

Netflix to ‘wind down’ its DVD rental service later this year

Netflix to ‘wind down’ its DVD rental service later this year

19 April 2023

Company co-chief executive Ted Sarandos said that due to struggling growth, the streamer would be shipping its final discs on September 29.


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