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Rail union leader pledges to continue campaigning for pay deal

Rail union leader pledges to continue campaigning for pay deal

Rail union leader pledges to continue campaigning for pay deal

08 November 2023

RMT chief Mick Lynch says the Government is planning the most ‘draconian attack’ on trade union rights in a generation.


ITV cutting content spend in 2023 as ad market remains ‘challenging’

ITV cutting content spend in 2023 as ad market remains ‘challenging’

ITV cutting content spend in 2023 as ad market remains ‘challenging’

08 November 2023

The broadcaster is forecasting total advertising revenues to fall by 8% in 2023.


Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’

Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’

Rise in mouth cancer deaths ‘linked to shortage of NHS dentists’

08 November 2023

The problems in accessing care will ‘inevitably cost lives’, dental leaders have said.


LeAnn Rimes on her career as UK show announced: Almost 30 years of music is wild

LeAnn Rimes on her career as UK show announced: Almost 30 years of music is wild

LeAnn Rimes on her career as UK show announced: Almost 30 years of music is wild

08 November 2023

The singer will be performing a show at The O2 in London next year.


Starmer under pressure after frontbencher resigns over stance on Gaza

Starmer under pressure after frontbencher resigns over stance on Gaza

Starmer under pressure after frontbencher resigns over stance on Gaza

08 November 2023

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson said Imran Hussain had ‘reached his own decision’.


Tributes paid to 15-year-old boy who died after stabbing near school

Tributes paid to 15-year-old boy who died after stabbing near school

Tributes paid to 15-year-old boy who died after stabbing near school

08 November 2023

The teenager has been named locally as Alfie Lewis as another boy remains in police custody.


William wants to ‘go a step further’ than family in supporting causes

William wants to ‘go a step further’ than family in supporting causes

William wants to ‘go a step further’ than family in supporting causes

08 November 2023

William spoke about focusing on social leadership to work ‘deeper’ instead of having ‘loads of causes’ that you ‘turn up and keep an eye on’.


Drinkers flock to Wetherspoons despite cost pressures as sales jump

Drinkers flock to Wetherspoons despite cost pressures as sales jump

Drinkers flock to Wetherspoons despite cost pressures as sales jump

08 November 2023

Wetherspoons, which runs 816 pubs across the UK, said it witnessed a 9.5% rise in like-for-like sales over the 14 weeks to November 5.


‘Ongoing discussions’ after police give go-ahead for Gaza rally

‘Ongoing discussions’ after police give go-ahead for Gaza rally

‘Ongoing discussions’ after police give go-ahead for Gaza rally

08 November 2023

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure to ban the demonstration on Armistice Day.


Soaring food sales drive M&S to bigger-than-expected profit

Soaring food sales drive M&S to bigger-than-expected profit

Soaring food sales drive M&S to bigger-than-expected profit

08 November 2023

The company said it will hand shareholders a dividend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit as a result.


Mirror publisher Reach cutting 450 jobs to slash costs

Mirror publisher Reach cutting 450 jobs to slash costs

Mirror publisher Reach cutting 450 jobs to slash costs

08 November 2023

The group is aiming to cut costs by 5% to 6% in 2024, on top of savings of up to 6% in 2023.


Hotel which hosted British stars and inspired Dickens’ first novel named at risk

Hotel which hosted British stars and inspired Dickens’ first novel named at risk

Hotel which hosted British stars and inspired Dickens’ first novel named at risk

08 November 2023

Holmfirth Conservation Area, which starred in popular TV comedy series Last Of The Summer Wine, has been named among the saved sites.


William visits jungle and hears about conservation work of young people

William visits jungle and hears about conservation work of young people

William visits jungle and hears about conservation work of young people

08 November 2023

At Macaranga Hut, a station for park rangers, he met last year’s Earthshot finalist Dr Isabelle Lackman.


Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire

Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire

Foreign Secretary says Government favours ‘humanitarian pause’ over ceasefire

08 November 2023

James Cleverly told reporters in Japan a ceasefire would hamper Israel’s ability to defend itself.


Murder victim’s mother behind Helen’s Law to be honoured at Buckingham Palace

Murder victim’s mother behind Helen’s Law to be honoured at Buckingham Palace

Murder victim’s mother behind Helen’s Law to be honoured at Buckingham Palace

08 November 2023

Marie McCourt’s daughter Helen was murdered in 1988 and her body was never found.


‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

08 November 2023

Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens.


What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

What the papers say – November 8

08 November 2023

Here is what stories are making headlines this Wednesday.


Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban – Met

Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban – Met

Armistice Day demo to go ahead as ‘law gives no absolute power’ for ban – Met

08 November 2023

Sir Mark Rowley resisted pressure heaped on the force by politicians including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to block the gathering.


Ex-head of civil service who ‘clashed with Dominic Cummings’ to face inquiry

Ex-head of civil service who ‘clashed with Dominic Cummings’ to face inquiry

Ex-head of civil service who ‘clashed with Dominic Cummings’ to face inquiry

08 November 2023

Sir Mark Sedwill was running the civil service when the pandemic struck but resigned in September 2020.


15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

15-year-old boy dies after stabbing near West Yorkshire school

08 November 2023

A teenage boy has been arrested following the incident, West Yorkshire Police said.


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