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Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

20 January 2023

Andrew Bailey said lower energy prices will help drive down inflation in coming months.


Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

20 January 2023

Unite said its members across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will stage 10 further strikes in the coming weeks.


What the papers say – January 20

What the papers say – January 20

What the papers say – January 20

20 January 2023

The front pages lead with good news on inflation and Sir Keir Starmer making a splash at Davos.


Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

20 January 2023

The trio formed the influential rock group Crosby, Stills and Nash – a US supergroup that would later feature Neil Young.


Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

20 January 2023

Paul and Nicky Johnson said they were given just 30 minutes’ notice that the woman who was responsible for their daughter’s death would be sentenced.


Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

20 January 2023

Germany is under pressure to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks after the UK pledged 14 Challenger 2s.


Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

20 January 2023

The EIS union has warned its strikes will continue unless a ‘substantially improved’ offer is made.


‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

20 January 2023

Adverse weather conditions including snow, sleet and fog were hampering the search.


Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

20 January 2023

The first episodes were released on December 8, in the lead-up to the publication of the duke’s controversial memoir Spare.


Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

20 January 2023

The Government is to hold back on calling an election in the short term amid hopes the EU and UK can strike a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

19 January 2023

US musician Crosby died following a ‘long illness’, his wife confirmed.


Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

19 January 2023

It comes amid amid allegations Nadhim Zahawi paid millions to settle a dispute over his tax.


US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

19 January 2023

The singer became an influential figure in rock music and co-founded two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands.


Countess of Wessex receives birthday cake on school visit

Countess of Wessex receives birthday cake on school visit

Countess of Wessex receives birthday cake on school visit

19 January 2023

The surprise came from children at the Connaught Junior School in Bagshot.


Police ‘looking into’ Sunak seatbelt slip-up on social media video

Police ‘looking into’ Sunak seatbelt slip-up on social media video

Police ‘looking into’ Sunak seatbelt slip-up on social media video

19 January 2023

The Prime Minister has apologised for the “mistake”, as Downing Street said that Mr Sunak had made a “brief error of judgment”.


North east oil and gas industry ‘economic force for good’, survey finds

North east oil and gas industry ‘economic force for good’, survey finds

North east oil and gas industry ‘economic force for good’, survey finds

19 January 2023

It comes after it was announced that more than 100 applications have been submitted to drill for new oil and gas in the North Sea.


Man arrested after police officer assaulted and taken to hospital

Man arrested after police officer assaulted and taken to hospital

Man arrested after police officer assaulted and taken to hospital

19 January 2023

A 32-year-old man confronted officers in Tottenham Hale, north London.


Beano cartoonist behind The Bash Street Kids dies aged 89

Beano cartoonist behind The Bash Street Kids dies aged 89

Beano cartoonist behind The Bash Street Kids dies aged 89

19 January 2023

Beano editor described David Sutherland as ‘the single most important illustrator in Beano history’.


Heaton-Harris and Steve Baker not in attendance at ERG meeting with DUP

Heaton-Harris and Steve Baker not in attendance at ERG meeting with DUP

Heaton-Harris and Steve Baker not in attendance at ERG meeting with DUP

19 January 2023

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson met the group of Eurosceptic Tory MPs in London this week.


‘Everyone has obligation in respect of NI legacy, including Sinn Fein’ – Martin

‘Everyone has obligation in respect of NI legacy, including Sinn Fein’ – Martin

‘Everyone has obligation in respect of NI legacy, including Sinn Fein’ – Martin

19 January 2023

The Irish foreign minister was speaking after the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in Dublin.


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