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National Highways boss tells inquest smart motorways ‘are safer’

National Highways boss tells inquest smart motorways ‘are safer’

National Highways boss tells inquest smart motorways ‘are safer’

08 September 2022

Nick Harris was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of Nargis Begum, who died on the M1 after getting out of a car her husband was driving.


Senior Treasury official Sir Tom Scholar leaves post after six years

Senior Treasury official Sir Tom Scholar leaves post after six years

Senior Treasury official Sir Tom Scholar leaves post after six years

08 September 2022

The experienced mandarin says the new Chancellor believes it is time for change at the helm of the department.


William drives Andrew, Edward and Sophie into Balmoral after landing at Aberdeen

William drives Andrew, Edward and Sophie into Balmoral after landing at Aberdeen

William drives Andrew, Edward and Sophie into Balmoral after landing at Aberdeen

08 September 2022

The royals arrived just after 5pm after flying up from Northolt.


Harry flies to Balmoral to be with the Queen

Harry flies to Balmoral to be with the Queen

Harry flies to Balmoral to be with the Queen

08 September 2022

The Queen’s four children are either at her bedside or on their way to Balmoral.


‘Outpouring of emotion’ across NI about news of Queen’s health

‘Outpouring of emotion’ across NI about news of Queen’s health

‘Outpouring of emotion’ across NI about news of Queen’s health

08 September 2022

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said there was increasing alarm about the news from Balmoral.


Energy support not the ‘solution’ to the gas crisis, energy boss says

Energy support not the ‘solution’ to the gas crisis, energy boss says

Energy support not the ‘solution’ to the gas crisis, energy boss says

08 September 2022

ScottishPower’s boss said that the Government needs to insulate homes and help with a massive roll-out of renewable energy.


PM’s energy plan does not help families with rising inflation – Drakeford

PM’s energy plan does not help families with rising inflation – Drakeford

PM’s energy plan does not help families with rising inflation – Drakeford

08 September 2022

Wales’ First Minister welcomed the ‘certainty’ the move would provide people in the short term.


Ofgem to continue announcing price cap despite Government bills guarantee

Ofgem to continue announcing price cap despite Government bills guarantee

Ofgem to continue announcing price cap despite Government bills guarantee

08 September 2022

Ofgem will still make the announcements every three months as it continues to regulate how much energy suppliers can charge.


Pret sandwich linked to fatal allergic reaction contained milk, expert says

Pret sandwich linked to fatal allergic reaction contained milk, expert says

Pret sandwich linked to fatal allergic reaction contained milk, expert says

08 September 2022

Celia Marsh, who had an acute dairy allergy, went into anaphylactic shock shortly after eating a super-veg rainbow flatbread labelled as vegan.


Owners say small businesses are vital – amid ‘vague’ support from Government

Owners say small businesses are vital – amid ‘vague’ support from Government

Owners say small businesses are vital – amid ‘vague’ support from Government

08 September 2022

One business owner said independent shops are important because they are a ‘huge part of the fabric of that community’.


‘We cannot wait three months in limbo’ – Small businesses react to energy plan

‘We cannot wait three months in limbo’ – Small businesses react to energy plan

‘We cannot wait three months in limbo’ – Small businesses react to energy plan

08 September 2022

It comes after warnings earlier this week that tens of thousands of UK businesses could be forced to fold due to energy price hikes.


Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer

Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer

Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer

08 September 2022

The South of England was amongst the driest regions of the UK, where four of the six water companies currently implementing hosepipe bans are located.


Man arrested in connection with murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Man arrested in connection with murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Man arrested in connection with murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel

08 September 2022

The 29-year-old will be quizzed by detectives.


Sturgeon invited to face ferries inquiry committee

Sturgeon invited to face ferries inquiry committee

Sturgeon invited to face ferries inquiry committee

08 September 2022

The Public Audit Committee has been looking at the circumstances around two late and over-budget vessels.


Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire ready to ‘pull out all the stops’ again

Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire ready to ‘pull out all the stops’ again

Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire ready to ‘pull out all the stops’ again

08 September 2022

Protesters previously spent 1,000 days outside the Cuadrilla fracking site in Little Plumpton, near Blackpool.


UK has ‘assurances’ that Rwanda will honour asylum seeker deal, High Court told

UK has ‘assurances’ that Rwanda will honour asylum seeker deal, High Court told

UK has ‘assurances’ that Rwanda will honour asylum seeker deal, High Court told

08 September 2022

Rwandan authorities have given ‘detailed assurances’ over the processing of asylum claims, Home Office lawyers argued.


Who is the Queen’s top royal doctor?

Who is the Queen’s top royal doctor?

Who is the Queen’s top royal doctor?

08 September 2022

Professor Sir Huw Thomas has been Head of the Medical Household since 2014.


Government must clarify how NI will benefit from energy plan – Stormont minister

Government must clarify how NI will benefit from energy plan – Stormont minister

Government must clarify how NI will benefit from energy plan – Stormont minister

08 September 2022

The energy market is structured differently in Northern Ireland than the rest of the UK.


BBC One suspends regular programming amid concerns for the Queen’s health

BBC One suspends regular programming amid concerns for the Queen’s health

BBC One suspends regular programming amid concerns for the Queen’s health

08 September 2022

The broadcaster is currently airing rolling news coverage following the announcement made by Buckingham Palace.


Insulation the ‘big omission’ in package to bring down energy costs

Insulation the ‘big omission’ in package to bring down energy costs

Insulation the ‘big omission’ in package to bring down energy costs

08 September 2022

Government urged to do more to improve home energy efficiency to help curb bills.


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