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Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

Minister: Drax power station could lose subsidies if found not to have complied

03 July 2023

Ofgem is investigating whether the company is in breach of reporting requirements relating to the Renewables Obligations scheme.


Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

Labour will ensure local decisions taken by those ‘with skin in the game’

03 July 2023

Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner said her party will give people a ‘bigger stake’ in the future of their area.


Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

Helpline launched to assist homeless veterans

03 July 2023

The hotline – open to people in England, Scotland and Wales – is part of a two-year programme working towards an aim end veteran rough sleeping.


Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

Braverman writes to Zuckerberg expressing concerns over Meta’s encryption plans

03 July 2023

The Home Secretary told the Commons about the critical role that tech companies such as Meta play in supporting UK law enforcement agencies.


Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

Senior doctor calling for Stormont return amid warning of ‘huge stress’ on staff

03 July 2023

Dr Alan Stout, British Medical Association NI deputy chair, said Northern Ireland needs the Assembly to return this year.


British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

British sporting stars share personal stories to celebrate NHS’s 75th birthday

03 July 2023

Sir Andy Murray shared his thanks for the NHS, saying it has ‘always been there for my family’.


Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

Investor activists target climate policies more than ever before, report finds

03 July 2023

The UK is a top target for activist investors as major firms like Shell, BP, and HSBC have faced shareholder rebellions this year.


Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

Band of Builders complete extension for bricklayer who suffered brain aneurysm

03 July 2023

More than 70 tradespeople helped with renovations required at Luke Goold-Hannatt’s family home in Suffolk so he could live there again.


Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

Wimbledon queue condemned by fans as ‘worst they have ever seen’

03 July 2023

Rain also suspended play on some courts.


Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

Yousaf: We will offer junior doctors ‘biggest ever pay uplift’ to avoid strikes

03 July 2023

The First Minister made the claim as he visited Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert on Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS.


Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

Tory group stress loyalty to PM as they promote migration-cutting plans

03 July 2023

The New Conservatives said employers had become ‘addicted’ to cheap foreign labour, as they argued for legal net migration to be cut.


RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

RTE must pivot focus from personalities back to public service, says Tanaiste

03 July 2023

Micheal Martin expressed concern that the ‘culture of the agent’ had become predominant within the broadcaster.


Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

Scottish Green co-leaders snub service of thanksgiving for King

03 July 2023

King Charles will receive the Honours of Scotland at a special service on Wednesday in Edinburgh.


Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

Care home worker jailed for abusing residents with dementia almost 40 times

03 July 2023

Sharlene Bosita’s offending was discovered by chance by colleagues.


The King meets ‘queen Scotland’ on his first Scottish visit post-coronation

The King meets ‘queen Scotland’ on his first Scottish visit post-coronation

The King meets ‘queen Scotland’ on his first Scottish visit post-coronation

03 July 2023

Charles met the Bo’ness Fair Queen, Lexi Scotland, on a visit to Kinneil House.


Rising productivity is not enough to help poorer households, says think tank

Rising productivity is not enough to help poorer households, says think tank

Rising productivity is not enough to help poorer households, says think tank

03 July 2023

A focus on wages rather than equality could see 1.8 million more people fall into relative poverty, the Resolution Foundation has warned.


Four in five young adults ‘making financial sacrifices to save for holiday’

Four in five young adults ‘making financial sacrifices to save for holiday’

Four in five young adults ‘making financial sacrifices to save for holiday’

03 July 2023

Cutbacks included putting less money into savings or socialising, or cancelling a gym membership.


Scottish minister calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ strike Bill

Scottish minister calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ strike Bill

Scottish minister calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ strike Bill

03 July 2023

Wellbeing Economy minister Neil Gray hit out at the Bill which would give ministers the power to impose minimum service levels during strikes.


Ex-Marine admits planting ‘fake bomb’ outside barrister’s office for cash

Ex-Marine admits planting ‘fake bomb’ outside barrister’s office for cash

Ex-Marine admits planting ‘fake bomb’ outside barrister’s office for cash

03 July 2023

Michael Broddle told jurors he would ‘do anything’ for cash but denied he had an issue with the alleged target.


Astronomers discover ‘shooting stars’ on the Sun

Astronomers discover ‘shooting stars’ on the Sun

Astronomers discover ‘shooting stars’ on the Sun

03 July 2023

Observations from the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter (SolO) unveiled never-before-seen falling star-type events.


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