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Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

Transport for London boss Andy Byford quits after funding deal secured

22 September 2022

Chief operating officer Andy Lord will take on the role of commissioner on an interim basis.


Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

Fracking ban lifted as energy security made ‘absolute priority’ by Government

22 September 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss and Business Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg said the move is vital to improve domestic gas supply.


Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

22 September 2022

Members of the RMT union employed by contractors to clean Avanti West Coast trains will walk out for 24 hours on Friday.


Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

Therese Coffey denies being ‘part-time’ Health Secretary

22 September 2022

The key ally of Liz Truss is the Deputy Prime Minister as well as the Health and Social Care Secretary.


Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

Watching television with a young child can boost their development – study

22 September 2022

Scientists claim watching age-appropriate content can have a benefit on cognitive development.


Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after teen stabbed outside school gates

22 September 2022

The 15-year-old died in hospital after an attack close to the entrance of North Huddersfield Trust School on Wednesday afternoon.


Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

Cloud services competition probe to be launched by Ofcom

22 September 2022

The watchdog will also launch a broader investigation into messaging services such as WhatApp and Zoom, as well as smart speakers and connected TVs.


Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

Art sessions create ‘cheeky banter’ and community among those with dementia

22 September 2022

Tapestry Care UK has said that art sessions have allowed those with dementia to come out of their shell.


Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

Woman to tackle London Marathon again to raise funds for Barnardo’s

22 September 2022

Nadine Brower first took on the London Marathon last year to raise money for the hospital which helped her dad overcome Covid-19.


What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

What the papers say – September 22

22 September 2022

The front pages are dominated by significant developments in the war in Ukraine.


Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

Union flag set on fire while Australia marks national day of mourning for Queen

22 September 2022

As a memorial service was held for the late monarch in Parliament House, protests were underway in multiple cities.


Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

Anne to thank armed forces personnel for involvement in the Queen’s funeral

22 September 2022

The royal, as Commodore-in-Chief Portsmouth, will meet with Royal Navy personnel who took part in the funeral procession.


Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

Government ‘must learn from UK schools shortlisted for global prize’

22 September 2022

Schools in London and Argyle and Bute are in the running for prizes.


Bank of England set for bumper interest rate hike

Bank of England set for bumper interest rate hike

Bank of England set for bumper interest rate hike

22 September 2022

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to increase rates by 0.75 percentage points to 2.5%, according to financial markets.


Inquest of woman who died after eating Pret wrap to conclude

Inquest of woman who died after eating Pret wrap to conclude

Inquest of woman who died after eating Pret wrap to conclude

22 September 2022

Mother-of-five Celia Marsh died in December 2017.


Nasa spacecraft set to smash into asteroid in planetary protection test mission

Nasa spacecraft set to smash into asteroid in planetary protection test mission

Nasa spacecraft set to smash into asteroid in planetary protection test mission

22 September 2022

Dart spacecraft will collide with Dimorphos on Tuesday with aim to deflect the asteroid.


Northern Ireland census data on religion and national identity to be published

Northern Ireland census data on religion and national identity to be published

Northern Ireland census data on religion and national identity to be published

22 September 2022

Demographic trends suggest Census 2021 could be the first in the history of the region to record more Catholics than Protestants in the population.


Cornish castle linked to King Arthur at risk from rising sea levels

Cornish castle linked to King Arthur at risk from rising sea levels

Cornish castle linked to King Arthur at risk from rising sea levels

22 September 2022

Tintagel Castle is one of several sites at risk of collapsing into the sea without urgent work to protect them from climate change.


‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

‘Blood-oozing’ fungus and a cranefly in disguise: Weird woodland nature revealed

22 September 2022

The Woodland Trust has revealed some of the weird and wonderful wildlife in our woods as it calls for more protection for the habitat.


Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

Scottish school named among world’s best for helping out in community

22 September 2022

Dunoon Grammar in Argyll has been shortlisted among the best schools in the world.


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