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Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

02 February 2023

National Highways said the proportion of drivers who comply with the red X signs is ‘more than 90%’, suggesting nearly 10% do not.


Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

02 February 2023

Labour said the warning underlines the need for a ‘more productive’ relationship with Brussels following Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.


Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

02 February 2023

Andrew Innes, 52, admits killing Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her daughter Jellica, two, but denies murdering them.


Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

02 February 2023

The volume of work was described as being at ‘an enormous scale’.


King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

02 February 2023

Charles sent a message of condolence to the country’s president on Thursday.


NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

02 February 2023

An NHS double-decker bus will travel to five sites in England to help raise awareness of early cancer symptoms.


Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

02 February 2023

He died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh last week.


Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

02 February 2023

The 21-year-old originally faced further charges of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.


Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

02 February 2023

The mother-of-two had been walking her dog, Willow, when she disappeared.


Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

02 February 2023

Former cabinet ministers Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg are both set to front new talk shows.


Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

02 February 2023

The regulator said the energy firm’s performance on call waiting times and abandoned call rates was ‘very poor’.


Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

02 February 2023

Nurse Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.


Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

02 February 2023

Hesketh-Harvey was the brother of journalist and former editor of the Evening Standard Sarah Sands, who is the ex-wife of actor Julian Sands.


Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

02 February 2023

David Jonathan Holden was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court, but the judge suspended the term for three years.


British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

02 February 2023

Flights are being restarted following a relaxation of China’s travel restrictions.


Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

Labour highlights warning of 7,000 council job cuts in plea to vote down budget

02 February 2023

The draft 2023/24 budget proposes an increase of around £570m for councils – but they have warned they need more.


Watchdog condemns ‘terrible’ prison conditions for mentally ill women

Watchdog condemns ‘terrible’ prison conditions for mentally ill women

Watchdog condemns ‘terrible’ prison conditions for mentally ill women

02 February 2023

Some cells at HMP Eastwood Park were described as ‘appalling, dilapidated and covered in graffiti’.


Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

Sunak resists Johnson’s call to supply RAF warplanes to Ukraine

02 February 2023

Training a pilot to fly one of the RAF’s jets takes years and the Government is focused on support it can provide now, Number 10 said.


Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

Camilla praises ‘life-changing’ effects of reading as she tours book charity

02 February 2023

The Queen Consort helped stamp books set for export to Rwanda as she visited Book Aid International.


Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

Bosses admit being in ‘denial’ over sexism and misogyny in Welsh Rugby Union

02 February 2023

Chairman Ieuan Evans and acting chief executive Nigel Walker were grilled by the Senedd’s sports and culture committee.


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