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Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

Pressure on BBC’s Sharp after MPs warn Johnson loan row could damage trust

12 February 2023

The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee criticised his failure to disclose a role in facilitating a loan for Boris Johnson.


MP condemns police probe into sex assault claim as ‘flawed’ and ‘unjust’

MP condemns police probe into sex assault claim as ‘flawed’ and ‘unjust’

MP condemns police probe into sex assault claim as ‘flawed’ and ‘unjust’

12 February 2023

Julian Knight has written to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley over the handling of a ‘false’ sex attack allegation against him.


Animals enjoy Valentine’s treats at safari park

Animals enjoy Valentine’s treats at safari park

Animals enjoy Valentine’s treats at safari park

12 February 2023

Tigers and lemurs were treated to some enrichment.


Heathrow workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

Heathrow workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

Heathrow workers to vote on strike action in pay dispute

12 February 2023

Security guards, engineers and firefighters with the Unite union have rejected a 10% pay increase.


Isla Bryson never mentioned being transgender as child, says mother

Isla Bryson never mentioned being transgender as child, says mother

Isla Bryson never mentioned being transgender as child, says mother

12 February 2023

The 31-year-old was convicted of raping two women.


More than 84,000 newborn babies ‘missed out’ on health visitor checks

More than 84,000 newborn babies ‘missed out’ on health visitor checks

More than 84,000 newborn babies ‘missed out’ on health visitor checks

12 February 2023

Figures from the Institute of Health Visiting suggest England has a national shortage of at least 5,000 health visitors.


Four in 10 Scots think Sturgeon should stand down, poll finds

Four in 10 Scots think Sturgeon should stand down, poll finds

Four in 10 Scots think Sturgeon should stand down, poll finds

12 February 2023

More than three-quarters expressed safety concerns about the Scottish Governments gender recognition reform plans.


Penny for your thoughts – man brings joy to social media through painted coins

Penny for your thoughts – man brings joy to social media through painted coins

Penny for your thoughts – man brings joy to social media through painted coins

12 February 2023

Cody TheCreative began the penny painting project in 2016 and has painted many popular characters on the coins.


Copies of first printed Shakespeare plays go on display for 400th anniversary

Copies of first printed Shakespeare plays go on display for 400th anniversary

Copies of first printed Shakespeare plays go on display for 400th anniversary

12 February 2023

The First Folio was first published in 1623.


UK prepared to snub EU’s £88.6bn science scheme if Brexit row cannot be resolved

UK prepared to snub EU’s £88.6bn science scheme if Brexit row cannot be resolved

UK prepared to snub EU’s £88.6bn science scheme if Brexit row cannot be resolved

12 February 2023

The British science sector has been calling on the Government to secure the UK’s association to Horizon Europe and other EU science programmes.


More pubs and bars call last orders as costs spiral and sales sink

More pubs and bars call last orders as costs spiral and sales sink

More pubs and bars call last orders as costs spiral and sales sink

12 February 2023

Insolvencies rose from 280 in 2021 to 512 last year, accountancy group UHY Hacker Young said.


First UK patient fitted with pen lid-size sensor to give heart failure alert

First UK patient fitted with pen lid-size sensor to give heart failure alert

First UK patient fitted with pen lid-size sensor to give heart failure alert

12 February 2023

The device is implanted during a simple 45-minute procedure using a small catheter.


What the papers say – February 12

What the papers say – February 12

What the papers say – February 12

12 February 2023

The papers say the BBC Chairman undermined trust in the broadcaster by failing to reveal his role in Boris Johnson’s £800,000 loan.


Brother of James Bulger says he will never forgive killers 30 years on

Brother of James Bulger says he will never forgive killers 30 years on

Brother of James Bulger says he will never forgive killers 30 years on

11 February 2023

Michael Fergus spoke about his brother’s murder ahead of the 30-year anniversary of the tragedy.


Harry Styles hails female artists as he sweeps the Brit Awards

Harry Styles hails female artists as he sweeps the Brit Awards

Harry Styles hails female artists as he sweeps the Brit Awards

11 February 2023

The singer followed on from his success at last week’s Grammys by claiming four prizes at London’s O2 Arena.


Labour accuses ministers of living ‘luxury lifestyle’ at taxpayers’ expense

Labour accuses ministers of living ‘luxury lifestyle’ at taxpayers’ expense

Labour accuses ministers of living ‘luxury lifestyle’ at taxpayers’ expense

11 February 2023

The opposition has conducted an analysis of spending on government procurement cards.


Harry Styles thanks One Direction bandmates as he wins second Brit of the night

Harry Styles thanks One Direction bandmates as he wins second Brit of the night

Harry Styles thanks One Direction bandmates as he wins second Brit of the night

11 February 2023

The former One Direction star and Wet Leg were among the early winners at the annual event.


Beyonce and Becky Hill score early wins at Brit Awards

Beyonce and Becky Hill score early wins at Brit Awards

Beyonce and Becky Hill score early wins at Brit Awards

11 February 2023

The annual ceremony has returned to London’s O2 Arena.


In Pictures: Stars shimmer at Brit Awards

In Pictures: Stars shimmer at Brit Awards

In Pictures: Stars shimmer at Brit Awards

11 February 2023

Harry Styles and Jessie J were among those turning heads on the red carpet.


Campaigners stage ‘night carnival’ to call for release of Julian Assange

Campaigners stage ‘night carnival’ to call for release of Julian Assange

Campaigners stage ‘night carnival’ to call for release of Julian Assange

11 February 2023

Assange has been held in London’s Belmarsh Prison since he was removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy in 2019.


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