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Weather patterns ‘could cause more gradual change of colour’ for autumn trees

Weather patterns ‘could cause more gradual change of colour’ for autumn trees

Weather patterns ‘could cause more gradual change of colour’ for autumn trees

11 September 2023

Forestry England said the wet spring with heatwaves in the summer could mean trees are red, gold and orange for longer.


Confident speaking ‘vital’ skill for pupils, says Starmer

Confident speaking ‘vital’ skill for pupils, says Starmer

Confident speaking ‘vital’ skill for pupils, says Starmer

11 September 2023

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told pupils at an east London secondary school that oracy skills would help them in their future careers and lives.


All 400 Wilko stores to close by early October, says union

All 400 Wilko stores to close by early October, says union

All 400 Wilko stores to close by early October, says union

11 September 2023

It means redundancies now look likely for all 12,500 staff at the historic high street chain.


Channel crossings top 23,000 for year so far

Channel crossings top 23,000 for year so far

Channel crossings top 23,000 for year so far

11 September 2023

Crossings continued on Monday, marking the tenth consecutive day of arrivals.


TUC leader attacks Government over immigration

TUC leader attacks Government over immigration

TUC leader attacks Government over immigration

11 September 2023

Paul Nowak said the real enemies of the working class do not arrive in a small boat, they fly in by private jet.


CQC investigating three serious maternity incidents at under-review NHS trust

CQC investigating three serious maternity incidents at under-review NHS trust

CQC investigating three serious maternity incidents at under-review NHS trust

11 September 2023

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said it was fully co-operating with the investigation.


Wilko: Full list of 52 shops set to shut this week

Wilko: Full list of 52 shops set to shut this week

Wilko: Full list of 52 shops set to shut this week

11 September 2023

The 90-year-old retailer will close 52 branches across Tuesday and Thursday after failing to secure a deal to rescue the stores.


”Not in public interest’ to prosecute for possession in drugs consumption room

”Not in public interest’ to prosecute for possession in drugs consumption room

”Not in public interest’ to prosecute for possession in drugs consumption room

11 September 2023

Scotland’s Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC issued a statement amid growing calls for a drugs consumption room to be established in Glasgow.


Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

11 September 2023

It comes as a new poll suggests many have lost confidence they will have timely access to NHS care.


One in three UK medical students ‘intends on emigrating to practise medicine’

One in three UK medical students ‘intends on emigrating to practise medicine’

One in three UK medical students ‘intends on emigrating to practise medicine’

11 September 2023

Reasons given for leaving the UK included better pay offers, work-life balance and improved conditions abroad.


Daniel Khalife remanded in custody after being charged with prison escape

Daniel Khalife remanded in custody after being charged with prison escape

Daniel Khalife remanded in custody after being charged with prison escape

11 September 2023

The 21-year-old former soldier was arrested on a canal towpath in west London on Saturday morning.


Westminster’s alleged Chinese spy says he is ‘completely innocent’

Westminster’s alleged Chinese spy says he is ‘completely innocent’

Westminster’s alleged Chinese spy says he is ‘completely innocent’

11 September 2023

‘I have spent my career to date trying to educate others about the challenge and threats presented by the Chinese Communist Party,’ the man said.


Culture Secretary to be questioned by Lords about lawsuits against journalists

Culture Secretary to be questioned by Lords about lawsuits against journalists

Culture Secretary to be questioned by Lords about lawsuits against journalists

11 September 2023

Lucy Frazer will be quizzed on action being taken to protect journalists and others from lawfare to silence critics.


Two-thirds of public ‘dissatisfied with Government’s approach to immigration’

Two-thirds of public ‘dissatisfied with Government’s approach to immigration’

Two-thirds of public ‘dissatisfied with Government’s approach to immigration’

11 September 2023

The dissatisfaction is on both sides of the political divide but for different reasons, the research by Ipsos and think tank British Future suggested.


Wilko rescue hopes fade as talks with HMV owner collapse

Wilko rescue hopes fade as talks with HMV owner collapse

Wilko rescue hopes fade as talks with HMV owner collapse

11 September 2023

Administrators for the high street chain had been in discussions with Doug Putman over a deal to buy around 200 Wilko shops.


Sunak under pressure to take tougher line with China after alleged spy arrest

Sunak under pressure to take tougher line with China after alleged spy arrest

Sunak under pressure to take tougher line with China after alleged spy arrest

11 September 2023

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch suggested that designating China a threat would ‘escalate things’ with Beijing.


TRG to sell Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito to rival Big Table

TRG to sell Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito to rival Big Table

TRG to sell Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito to rival Big Table

11 September 2023

TRG said it will pay £7.5 million in cash to Big Table, which owns Cafe Rouge, Las Iguanas and Bella Italia, for it to buy the loss-making business.


New iPhone expected to switch to USB-C charging port

New iPhone expected to switch to USB-C charging port

New iPhone expected to switch to USB-C charging port

11 September 2023

The iPhone 15 is expected to be announced on September 12 with a USB-C charging port for the first time to fall in line with new EU rules.


Conservationists urge Yousaf to act over Indonesian dam threat to rare orangutan

Conservationists urge Yousaf to act over Indonesian dam threat to rare orangutan

Conservationists urge Yousaf to act over Indonesian dam threat to rare orangutan

11 September 2023

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf is being called upon to stage a meeting between developers and scientists concerned about the Batang Toru dam.


Healthy lifestyle ‘key for preventing depression – regardless of genetic risk’

Healthy lifestyle ‘key for preventing depression – regardless of genetic risk’

Healthy lifestyle ‘key for preventing depression – regardless of genetic risk’

11 September 2023

Data shows that a good night’s sleep – between seven and nine hours a night – reduces the risk of depression by 22%.


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