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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’.


Inquiry should recommend support for abuse survivors, says Nicky Campbell

Inquiry should recommend support for abuse survivors, says Nicky Campbell

08 April 2024

The broadcaster was a victim of teachers John Brownlee and Hamish Dawson while a pupil at Edinburgh Academy.


All-female team send aid to Gaza to ‘give dignity’ to women in warzone

All-female team send aid to Gaza to ‘give dignity’ to women in warzone

08 April 2024

A volunteer group of eight women, working with the charity ISRA-UK, landed in Egypt on April 1 to pack and load aid for the women in Gaza.


Vet firm CVS says UK operations disrupted by cyber attack

Vet firm CVS says UK operations disrupted by cyber attack

08 April 2024

The incident involved ‘unauthorised external access’ to a limited number of IT systems, CVS said.


What the papers say – April 8

What the papers say – April 8

08 April 2024

Health and political stories are making front page headlines on Monday.


Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables

Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables

Alarm over public health as ‘forever chemicals’ found in fruit and vegetables

08 April 2024

PFAs chemicals used in some pesticides were identified in a range of foods in 2022, Government test results show.


Rail services hit as train drivers walk out for third strike in four days

Rail services hit as train drivers walk out for third strike in four days

08 April 2024

Commuters on services into London were among passengers suffering Monday morning travel misery.


RuPaul: I used depression to justify bad behaviour

RuPaul: I used depression to justify bad behaviour

07 April 2024

The drag queen has released a memoir, The House Of Hidden Meanings.


US putting western security at risk by stalling Ukrainian aid – Lord Cameron

US putting western security at risk by stalling Ukrainian aid – Lord Cameron

07 April 2024

The Foreign Secretary will hold face-to-face meetings with Washington Republicans, urging them to unblock a 95 billion dollar aid package.


Varadkar to attend north-south political meeting in last major job as Taoiseach

Varadkar to attend north-south political meeting in last major job as Taoiseach

07 April 2024

The North South Ministerial Council last met in July 2021.


State pension and benefit increases come into force

State pension and benefit increases come into force

07 April 2024

The Government billed the rise in state pension as one of a number of measures aimed at backing Britain’s pensioners.


Gusts could hit 70mph as Storm Kathleen moves away

Gusts could hit 70mph as Storm Kathleen moves away

07 April 2024

Wind and rain warnings are in place after the 11th named storm of the 2023/24 season brought disruption to weekend travel.


Ex-paratrooper pays tribute to dog who joined him for 17,000-mile charity walk

Ex-paratrooper pays tribute to dog who joined him for 17,000-mile charity walk

07 April 2024

Chris Lewis, who spent six years walking the UK coastline, paid tribute after the death of white lurcher Jet.


Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ‘contributed £1.2bn to UK economy’

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ‘contributed £1.2bn to UK economy’

07 April 2024

The Games brought together 6,600 athletes and team officials from across 72 Commonwealth nations and territories.


‘It’s hell’ – Families of Israeli hostages call for their release six months on

‘It’s hell’ – Families of Israeli hostages call for their release six months on

07 April 2024

Sunday marks six months after Hamas’s raid on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw militants seize about 250 hostages.


Lib Dems call for creation of national special needs agency

Lib Dems call for creation of national special needs agency

07 April 2024

Sir Ed Davey said a postcode lottery for parents with SEND children is unacceptable.


‘Hardest Geezer’ finishes mammoth challenge to run length of Africa

‘Hardest Geezer’ finishes mammoth challenge to run length of Africa

07 April 2024

Russ Cook, from Worthing, West Sussex, crossed the finish line in Tunisia on Sunday saying ‘I’m pretty tired’.


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