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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:53:41 GMT
Festival of Brexit chief claims event was ‘success’ despite falling far short of visitor target
2.8 million attended live events, organisers reveal – but project branded ‘colossal waste of money’

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:50:48 GMT
MPs told they can throw Christmas parties paid for by taxpayer
Food, drink and festive decorations can all be expensed under new guidance

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:49:59 GMT
Outstanding schools downgraded in Ofsted re-inspections
Some of the schools had not been inspected for 13 years due to an exemption after they were previously rated outstanding.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:49:43 GMT
Five lesser-known road rules which could land drivers with £1,000 fines
Flashing headlights and parking inappropriately could land car-owners with heavy fines

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:48:44 GMT
Five lesser-known road rules which could land drivers with £1,000 fines
Flashing headlights and parking inappropriately could land car-owners with heavy fines

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:42:42 GMT
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:42:25 GMT
Drivers could be fined £1,000 for letting ambulance pass - how to avoid it
Motorists urged to ‘not panic’ when they see emergency services on the road

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:39:23 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:38:29 GMT
The driving law that means a million drivers could owe a £1000 fine
Photocards must be renewed every 10 years to ensure the image is a true likeness of the driver.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:36:42 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:36:23 GMT
Driving expert explains common road sign that people ‘never knew’ meaning of
‘I still don’t understand it,’ one person says

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:35:09 GMT
The four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:34:52 GMT
The four new driving laws now in force across the UK
From a total mobile phone ban to low emission zones, don’t be caught out by new motoring rules

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:25:22 GMT
Met Police officer charged with assaulting 14-year-old child
Fight took place when Paul Bewsey was off-duty, force says

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:31:10 GMT
Labour would relax immigration rules to help business growth, Keir Starmer to say
Business leaders tell Rishi Sunak to ‘open his mind’ on lifting barriers to trade with EU

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:22:46 GMT
Rishi Sunak - live: ‘Brexit festival’ attacked for ‘colossal waste’ of taxpayer money
‘Unboxed’ attracted live audiences of 2.8 million, falling far short of its 66 million person target

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:11:36 GMT
Government borrowing hits £13.5bn as energy bill support schemes begin
ONS estimates spending for October included around £3 billion on cost of energy support schemes

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:28 GMT
‘Hope and positivity’ at heart of teenager cancer patient’s keepie-ups challenge
Fifteen-year-old Isobel began the challenge after her first cancer diagnosis.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:54:23 GMT
‘Festival of Brexit’ director brands it ‘very successful’ despite low attendance
The project ran from March to October this year and attracted three million in-person visitors, according to organisers.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:39:37 GMT
Last chance to buy tickets for London’s NYE fireworks opens soon
Ticketing was introduced in 2014 after up to 500,000 headed into central London in previous years.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:21:46 GMT
Michael Gove dubs Lisa Nandy ‘Labour’s Marcus Rashford’ in baffling comments
Nandy says Gove’s department was ‘biggest loser’ from autumn Budget in Commons clash

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:38:48 GMT
Police investigating clashes outside Chinese consulate in Manchester says ‘number of offences’ identified
A senior Chinese diplomat was seen pulling a protester’s hair and yanking him into the consulate

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:18:00 GMT
Rail strikes called off: what does it mean for your journey?
Avanti West Coast warns passengers on Wednesday ‘to only travel by rail if absolutely necessary’

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 04:21:56 GMT
Brexit news - live: Sunak and Hunt agree ‘absolutely’ on current deal, Downing Street says
PM says he is ‘unequivocal’ about not returning to EU laws

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:45:53 GMT
Charles to host first state visit as King for South African president
The King will experience another first – hosting his first state banquet as monarch.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:45:49 GMT
Sheku Bayoh vigil to be held outside inquiry as second phase set to begin
Sheku Bayoh died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in 2015 in Kirkcaldy.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:24:24 GMT
What the papers say – November 22
The papers cover the World Cup, new cancer treatments and change at the top of Disney.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:14:48 GMT
Rishi Sunak is ‘registered with private GP practice promising same-day appointments’
Prime minister has previously ducked questions on whether he pays for healthcare

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Post-Camelot National Lottery must focus on good causes and protecting players
New National Lottery operator Allwyn should ‘restore the link’ between buying a ticket and supporting worthy causes, MPs have said.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Schools using non-specialist teachers amid recruitment struggle
The National Education Union said the Government must ‘act quickly to restore teaching as an attractive graduate profession’.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Ofgem tells 17 suppliers to improve their approach to vulnerable customers
All 17 suppliers who submitted data to the regulator were told they had to improve their practices.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Oil industry will spend £20bn on decommissioning over next decade, say chiefs
The cost has increased from last year due to a number of projects being brought forward.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Just one in seven Black Friday deals offer genuine discount – Which?
The watchdog found 86% of the deals it analysed were cheaper or the same as their Black Friday price in the six months before the event.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Cancer: Scientists aim to double survival within a decade
Experts from the ICR and Royal Marsden believe by using several methods of attack they can make great strides in tackling cancer.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Six in 10 shoppers ‘will do more research than usual ahead of this Black Friday’
People are also considering the potential future value of items they purchase, according to the research for Vodafone.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Santander unveils new current account with cashback and linked savings interest
Up to £20 cashback per month will be available with Santander Edge and a linked savings account will also offer 4% interest on balances up to £4,000.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Supermarkets ‘taking advantage’ of drivers with high fuel prices – RAC
The motoring services company accused supermarkets of refusing to lower their forecourt prices despite a drop in wholesale costs.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Wall uncovered during Westminster restoration may mark original course of Thames
Experts say the wall is likely to be at least 700 years old and is made from Kentish ragstone.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
New low-cost airline to operate transatlantic flights from Northern Ireland
Fly Atlantic plans to operate 35 destinations from Belfast from summer 2024.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT
Royal Mint launches collectable £2 to celebrate 25 years of the bi-metallic coin
The new collectable coin features an updated version of the same design as the £2 coin which originally appeared in people’s change.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:57:57 GMT
England and Wales up and running at World Cup amid off-pitch concerns for fans
The Three Lions comfortably overcame Iran 6-2 to head straight to the top of group B.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:42:43 GMT
Memo on introducing energy windfall tax to be brought before Irish ministers
It comes after agreement at EU level at the end of September.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:26:44 GMT
ITV Sport’s technical director dies while covering World Cup in Qatar
Friend Neil Stainsby, a TV studio director, posted on Twitter that Roger Pearce had been set to retire in five weeks’ time.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:18:37 GMT
Joe Lycett admits he did not shred £10,000 over Beckham’s Qatar World Cup deal
However, he did shred Beckham’s Attitude Magazine cover from 2002, and said the £10,000 had been donated to LGBTQ+ charities.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:17:40 GMT
Footballer Mason Greenwood faces trial next year on attempted rape charge
The Manchester United player appeared in the city’s Minshull Street Crown Court but no pleas to the charges were entered.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:51:39 GMT
They endured chronic pain and constant blood transfusions. Now a breakthrough drug has given them a new lease of life
Sickle cell disease sufferers face a lifetime filled with episodes of excruciating pain. But they tell Nadine White and Thomas Kingsley a new treatment has given them fresh hope

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:04:36 GMT
Benjamin Mendy: Jurors told to ‘question credibility’ of Man City footballer’s rape accusers
Defence tells court ‘collusion’ between claimants could have taken place

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:03:41 GMT
Gareth Bale sparks emotional scenes as Wales secure World Cup draw
A one-sided first half saw the USA taking the lead through Timothy Weah.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:26:16 GMT
Beers and cheers: England fans give work the slip to watch 6-2 World Cup triumph over Iran
‘I’m happy to be drinking pints at 11 in the morning on a Monday,’ 25-year-old football fan says

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:07:52 GMT
Tories will be ‘destroyed’ if they pursue ‘Swiss-style Brexit’, Nigel Farage claims
But Nigel Farage’s Reform UK outfit is nowhere to be seen in the polls or at elections

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:33:44 GMT
Fifa gives ‘platform to hatred’ over feared sanctions on armbands
LGBT football groups and politicians hit out at Fifa, saying teams had been “bullied” into not showing support for social causes.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:26:18 GMT
British homeowners face mortgage ‘timebomb’ with ‘biggest ever hike in payments’
Government urged to ‘clean up their mess’ as bills to soar in wake of Truss mini-Budget

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:09:30 GMT
Plan to be developed to secure future of Shackleton’s ship Endurance
A British-led expedition, Endurance22, discovered the well-preserved wreck at 3,008 metres below sea level on March 5, 2022.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:07:50 GMT
Fury as Wales fans have LGBTQ+ rainbow bucket hats ‘confiscated’ in Qatar
The yellow, green and red hats are worn in their thousands by the so-called ‘Red Wall’.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:57:58 GMT
Letting Anne and Edward to deputise for King adds ‘strength and depth to bench’
Only ‘working members’ of the royal family will be called upon to act as Counsellors of State, the House of Lords is told

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:50:53 GMT
Innovation funding goes to the same places, West Midlands mayor says
Andy Street said that regions currently do not have access to the Government’s crucial research and development money.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:28:55 GMT
Man sent racist email to Gareth Southgate over taking the knee
Brian Martin, from Selby, North Yorkshire, was found guilty of one count of sending by public communication network an offensive or indecent message

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:27:58 GMT
Icelandic fish firm quits UK blaming Brexit and Covid
‘The UK market has become more difficult post-Brexit,’ says seafood chief – as 200 jobs put at risk

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:27:57 GMT
William shares World Cup excitement by wishing both England and Wales good luck
William has faced controversy over his Prince of Wales title and support for the England football team.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:19:55 GMT
Shamima Begum was trafficked to Syria for ‘sexual exploitation’ by adult Isis fighters, court hears
Government did not assess whether she had been trafficked to Isis territory before removing citizenship

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:55:00 GMT
Tory MP broke rules over £150,000 loan from Russian businessman, watchdog finds
David Warburton apologises after standards chief finds he failed to properly register and declare loan

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:50:56 GMT
Man sent racist email to Gareth Southgate over taking the knee
Brian Martin, from Selby, North Yorkshire, was found guilty of one count of sending by public communication network an offensive or indecent message.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:36:40 GMT
Teddy Sheringham brands Fifa’s LGBTQ armband threat ‘a joke’
Sheringham said he would have ‘loved’ to see England captain Harry Kane wear the armband.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:23:56 GMT
Willie Walsh: ‘Heads should roll’ at Heathrow if chaos returns
The aviation veteran said there is ‘no excuse’ for more disruption.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:16:29 GMT
Legislation introduced to push back deadline to form a Stormont Executive
It will also allow for MLA salaries to be cut by around a third while the Assembly is unable to sit.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:12:46 GMT
Dashcam captures disqualified driver walking away after bus stop crash
Monique Moss has now been jailed following the crash.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:55:32 GMT
Teenager to cycle 900 miles across UK and Ireland to raise soil crisis awareness
He decided to do the challenge two weeks ago.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:52:27 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon: NHS founding principles ‘not up for discussion’
The minutes of a meeting leaked to the BBC showed discussions over a ‘two-tier’ health system system.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:38:00 GMT
Drivers face £1,000 fine for driving in bad weather
Failure to observe rule could land motorists with 12-month ban, says legal expert

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:37:24 GMT
Rapper Lady Leshurr pleads not guilty to assaulting her ex-partner
The rapper, whose real name is Melesha O’Garro, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:36:45 GMT
England hit Iran for six in World Cup opener as fans endure ticketing ‘carnage’
Several fans heading to the group B fixture endured ticketing problems as they attempted to enter the stadium.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:30:25 GMT
Atom bomb test veterans welcome medal announcement ‘after 70 years of denial’
Some 22,000 veterans and civilians are expected to be eligible for the honour.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:28:08 GMT
‘Detransitioners’ to address MSPs at Holyrood over gender recognition Bill
Sinead Watson and Ritchie Herron, who have gone through gender reassignment treatment, will share their views on the the legislation.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:34:09 GMT
Family ‘pushed from pillar to post’ after daughter’s death in Qatar – inquest
Rafaelle Tsakanika, 21, of Cambridge, died in a two-car hit-and-run crash near Doha on March 30 2019.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:04:38 GMT
Ryan Reynolds sends good luck message to Wales ahead of World Cup opener
The co-owner of non-league Wrexham delivered the message in a video to WalesOnline.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:04:10 GMT
Six of the best for England but ticket ‘carnage’ for fans at stadium
England celebrated a 6-2 victory over Iran in Qatar World Cup but some fans arrived late due to ticket issues.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:47:05 GMT
Harry thanks Sir Elton John for his friendship with his mother
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex described the musical megastar as their friend and congratulated him on his ‘incredible’ career.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:46:17 GMT
Train cancellations hit record high
The worst individual operator for the 12 months to October 15 was Avanti West Coast.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:45:40 GMT
MPs condemn FA for ‘crumbling’ over OneLove armband U-turn
Ministers challenged to wear armbands instead if they attend matches in Qatar

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:44:53 GMT
MP apologises after failing to declare £150k loan from Russian-born businessman
Standards watchdog finds David Warburton twice breached the MPs’ code of conduct but did not engage in paid advocacy.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:40:02 GMT
Cornflour starts to vanish from supermarket shelves over low demand
Diminishing demand leads to item being discontinued from supermarkets

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:24:57 GMT
Climate protester arrested after ‘approaching Sir David Attenborough’ in seafood restaurant
Animal Rebellion group ecologist wanted to persuade broadcaster to speak out over biodiversity crisis

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:24:38 GMT
Dominic Raab facing calls for third probe amid claims of ‘obscene’ language in Commons
Accusations the deputy prime minister mouthed ‘w***er’ at Labour leader during PMQs

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:21:36 GMT
Cabinet minister warns he would not support closer Swiss-style relationship with the EU
Important to ‘really use the Brexit freedoms we have’, Steve Barclay says

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:11:45 GMT
Sunak promises action on ambulance waiting times as NHS braces for winter
Rishi Sunak said supporting people to leave hospital would help address issues of ambulances queuing to deliver patients.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:07:23 GMT
Council spends £10,000 on ‘embarrassing’ cycle lane littered with lampposts
Worcester cyclists are forced to zig-zag around numerous hazards

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:58:02 GMT
Enthusiasts assured that Vulcan bomber’s engine roar will be heard again
The trust which restored XH558 says its engines will run again before its enforced departure from the airport where it last flew in 2015.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:35:03 GMT
Brexit news - live: Sunak and Hunt agree ‘absolutely’ on current deal, Downing Street says
PM says he is ‘unequivocal’ about not realigning with EU

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:32:59 GMT
DUP leader regrets stating NI Protocol led to delay in heart surgeries
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he now accepts the information was not accurate.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:23:09 GMT
What is a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and could Britain have one?
Switzerland’s relationship with the EU is not simple

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:16:11 GMT
Sunak insists UK will not realign with EU laws under his watch
The Prime Minister said he voted for and continues to believe in Brexit, pointing to opportunities to control migration and strike new trade deals.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:10:43 GMT
Half of public think Home Secretary is doing a bad job, poll suggests
Only a fifth of Tory voters think Suella Braverman is doing a good job, an Ipsos poll has found.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:09:32 GMT
Royal Mail strikes: Every date in November and December 2022
Industrial action follows earlier walkouts over pay and conditions

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:09:15 GMT
Royal Mail strike: Every date in November and December 2022
Industrial action follows earlier walkouts over pay and conditions

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:09:09 GMT
Half of Britons think Suella Braverman doing bad job as home secretary
Poll finds only one fifth of Tory voters think Suella Braverman is doing a good job

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:06:27 GMT
Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak’s wife?
Believed to be richer than the late Queen, the 42-year-old daughter of Indian IT billionaire NR Narayana Murty captured the heart of Britain’s chancellor during their time at Stanford University

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:06:03 GMT
Akshata Murty: Who is Rishi Sunak’s wife?
Believed to be richer than the late Queen, the 42-year-old daughter of Indian IT billionaire NR Narayana Murty captured the heart of Britain’s chancellor during their time at Stanford University

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:04:23 GMT
How Rishi Sunak made his wealth
New PM and wife worth a reported £730m

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:03:58 GMT
How Rishi Sunak made his wealth
New PM and wife worth a reported £730m

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:03:55 GMT
Device driven to police station was elaborate hoax ‘made to look like car bomb’
Police said the involvement of dissident republicans in a security alert in Londonderry was a strong line of inquiry.



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