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King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

King’s state visit to France postponed amid widespread retirement age protests

24 March 2023

The French Presidency confirmed the postponement on Friday morning.


Unions should not comply with new minimum service laws, says FBU chief

Unions should not comply with new minimum service laws, says FBU chief

Unions should not comply with new minimum service laws, says FBU chief

24 March 2023

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has called for ‘mass non-compliance’ with the proposed laws.


Two thirds do not believe Johnson’s partygate defence, polling suggests

Two thirds do not believe Johnson’s partygate defence, polling suggests

Two thirds do not believe Johnson’s partygate defence, polling suggests

24 March 2023

Ex-PM Boris Johnson defended various events, including his birthday party for which he was fined, as being ‘necessary for work purposes’.


Private sector growth slows in March as manufacturers drag

Private sector growth slows in March as manufacturers drag

Private sector growth slows in March as manufacturers drag

24 March 2023

February’s PMI score broke a six-month losing streak.


‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy checkmarks

‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy checkmarks

‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy checkmarks

24 March 2023

Accounts will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue to keep their verification.


Protests as Sunak welcomes under-fire Israeli PM Netanyahu to Downing Street

Protests as Sunak welcomes under-fire Israeli PM Netanyahu to Downing Street

Protests as Sunak welcomes under-fire Israeli PM Netanyahu to Downing Street

24 March 2023

Mr Netanyahu is facing a corruption trial and protests over judicial reforms at home.


Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t countenance’ my previous offers to quit, says Swinney

Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t countenance’ my previous offers to quit, says Swinney

Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t countenance’ my previous offers to quit, says Swinney

24 March 2023

The Scottish First Minister and her deputy will both leave office next week as a new SNP leader is appointed.


Call for regular eye tests for drivers as 4% of licence holders are 80 or older

Call for regular eye tests for drivers as 4% of licence holders are 80 or older

Call for regular eye tests for drivers as 4% of licence holders are 80 or older

24 March 2023

Some 1.6 million people with a licence are in that age category, according to PA news agency analysis.


BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers

BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers

BBC suspends proposed closure of the BBC Singers

24 March 2023

The choir will appear at the Proms this year, the broadcaster has confirmed.


Greens: Unacceptable for SNP leader to ‘rip out’ parts of Bute House Agreement

Greens: Unacceptable for SNP leader to ‘rip out’ parts of Bute House Agreement

Greens: Unacceptable for SNP leader to ‘rip out’ parts of Bute House Agreement

24 March 2023

Speaking on BBC Radio’s Good Morning Scotland programme, Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said the agreement must not be compromised.


Holidaymakers need ‘careful planning’ to find bargain destinations – report

Holidaymakers need ‘careful planning’ to find bargain destinations – report

Holidaymakers need ‘careful planning’ to find bargain destinations – report

24 March 2023

Typical tourist items are higher in four out of five popular resorts and cities compared with a year ago, according to Post Office Travel Money.


Bank governor warns of inflation danger as he pleads with firms on prices

Bank governor warns of inflation danger as he pleads with firms on prices

Bank governor warns of inflation danger as he pleads with firms on prices

24 March 2023

Andrew Bailey also said that there is a ‘pretty strong likelihood’ that the UK avoid a recession this year.


Wes Streeting: I do not support the junior doctors strike

Wes Streeting: I do not support the junior doctors strike

Wes Streeting: I do not support the junior doctors strike

24 March 2023

But Labour’s shadow health secretary said junior doctors are not being ‘unfair or unreasonable’ in their pay demands.


Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to ‘leave Top Gear’ as filming on series 34 halted

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to ‘leave Top Gear’ as filming on series 34 halted

Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff to ‘leave Top Gear’ as filming on series 34 halted

24 March 2023

The Times reported that Flintoff ‘has decided to leave the show’ following an accident in December last year.


Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

Man aims to break skateboarding world records in aid of mental health charity

24 March 2023

Ryan Swain, 32, hopes to break two world records in one day to raise money for Mind.


Retailers see strong month as customers pick home meals over restaurants

Retailers see strong month as customers pick home meals over restaurants

Retailers see strong month as customers pick home meals over restaurants

24 March 2023

Some discount shops also recorded strong volume growth in February, the Office for National Statistics said.


Harry makes surprise appearance on Car S.O.S to send message to disabled veteran

Harry makes surprise appearance on Car S.O.S to send message to disabled veteran

Harry makes surprise appearance on Car S.O.S to send message to disabled veteran

24 March 2023

The duke, who was a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan, said in a video message he would like to meet former Lance Corporal Stephan Van Niekerk.


Interest rates will rise again if businesses raise prices – Bank of England boss

Interest rates will rise again if businesses raise prices – Bank of England boss

Interest rates will rise again if businesses raise prices – Bank of England boss

24 March 2023

His comments come after interest rates were lifted to 4.25% from 4%.


Best places to live in the UK revealed

Best places to live in the UK revealed

Best places to live in the UK revealed

24 March 2023

Wadhurst in East Sussex has beaten 71 other locations to top the Sunday Times Best Places To Live list for 2023.


Regional winners of the best place to live 2023

Regional winners of the best place to live 2023

Regional winners of the best place to live 2023

24 March 2023

The Sunday Times selected a winner for Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and each English region for its list this year.


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