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Energy giant EDF posts jump in UK profits due to higher prices

Energy giant EDF posts jump in UK profits due to higher prices

Energy giant EDF posts jump in UK profits due to higher prices

17 February 2023

The state-backed utilities giant said profits before tax and one-off items lifted to £1.12 billion for 2022 in the UK


BBC director-general: ‘It’s truly amazing households happy to pay licence fee’

BBC director-general: ‘It’s truly amazing households happy to pay licence fee’

BBC director-general: ‘It’s truly amazing households happy to pay licence fee’

17 February 2023

The Daily Telegraph reported that Tim Davie made the comments at a staff meeting on Tuesday.


NatWest sees profits jump by a third and returns annual bonus for bosses

NatWest sees profits jump by a third and returns annual bonus for bosses

NatWest sees profits jump by a third and returns annual bonus for bosses

17 February 2023

The British banking giant took in more income in 2022 as it ramped up mortgage lending amid a higher interest rate environment.


No direct London-Scotland trains this weekend

No direct London-Scotland trains this weekend

No direct London-Scotland trains this weekend

17 February 2023

Network Rail is closing sections of both the East Coast and West Coast main lines on Saturday and Sunday.


Retail sales unexpectedly rebound in January

Retail sales unexpectedly rebound in January

Retail sales unexpectedly rebound in January

17 February 2023

The Office for National Statistics said retailer sales volumes increased by 0.5% in January, following a fall of 1.2% in December.


England’s hospitals hit by hundreds of sewage leaks in the last year

England’s hospitals hit by hundreds of sewage leaks in the last year

England’s hospitals hit by hundreds of sewage leaks in the last year

17 February 2023

Leeds Teaching Hospital recorded the most leaks with 105, figures show.


Liz Truss: Learn lessons of Russian aggression and stand up to China now

Liz Truss: Learn lessons of Russian aggression and stand up to China now

Liz Truss: Learn lessons of Russian aggression and stand up to China now

17 February 2023

Ms Truss was speaking in Japan in her first public speech since her resignation as prime minister.


British Museum heritage initiative helps discover remains of lost palace in Iraq

British Museum heritage initiative helps discover remains of lost palace in Iraq

British Museum heritage initiative helps discover remains of lost palace in Iraq

17 February 2023

Director of the British Museum said the discovery holds ‘enormous potential’ for our understanding of the Sumerian civilisation.


What the papers say – February 17

What the papers say – February 17

What the papers say – February 17

17 February 2023

A missing mother and a scrambling Prime Minister feature on the national mastheads.


UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for sharing dementia diagnosis

UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for sharing dementia diagnosis

UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for sharing dementia diagnosis

17 February 2023

The actor’s family released a statement on his health on Thursday.


Rishi Sunak meeting Stormont leaders over Northern Ireland Protocol

Rishi Sunak meeting Stormont leaders over Northern Ireland Protocol

Rishi Sunak meeting Stormont leaders over Northern Ireland Protocol

17 February 2023

The Prime Minister and Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris are meeting politicians at a hotel near Belfast.


Storm Otto to bring high winds, rain, and travel disruption to parts of the UK

Storm Otto to bring high winds, rain, and travel disruption to parts of the UK

Storm Otto to bring high winds, rain, and travel disruption to parts of the UK

17 February 2023

The storm will move east across the far north of the UK from the early hours of Friday morning, bringing gusts in excess of 75mph.


Home Secretary demands ‘explanation’ over Nicola Bulley private life disclosure

Home Secretary demands ‘explanation’ over Nicola Bulley private life disclosure

Home Secretary demands ‘explanation’ over Nicola Bulley private life disclosure

16 February 2023

Suella Braverman was reportedly ‘concerned’ after police revealed Ms Bulley had ‘some significant issues with alcohol’.


Kwasi Kwarteng: Trying to lower taxes in mini-budget was right

Kwasi Kwarteng: Trying to lower taxes in mini-budget was right

Kwasi Kwarteng: Trying to lower taxes in mini-budget was right

16 February 2023

The former chancellor said high taxes were not the way to create prosperity.


John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

John Swinney will not run to become SNP leader

16 February 2023

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will not enter the race to become first minister and leader of the SNP.


Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

Six-week race to replace Sturgeon as independence conference postponed

16 February 2023

The SNP said the conference will be postponed as it outlined plans to appoint the First Minister’s successor.


What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s condition explained

What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s condition explained

What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s condition explained

16 February 2023

The PA news agency takes a closer look at the disease, also known as FTD.


Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

Bruce Willis diagnosed with dementia

16 February 2023

The actor’s daughter confirmed the news on Instagram.


Humza Yousaf to run for SNP leader, reports say

Humza Yousaf to run for SNP leader, reports say

Humza Yousaf to run for SNP leader, reports say

16 February 2023

Health Secretary Humza Yousaf is expected to enter the race to become the next SNP leader, the Daily Record have reported.


Ambulance workers to stage new strike in pay wrangle

Ambulance workers to stage new strike in pay wrangle

Ambulance workers to stage new strike in pay wrangle

16 February 2023

Members of the GMB and Unite in the West Midlands will mount picket lines.


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