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Teenage girl left ‘terrified’ by British Gas agents who broke into home

Teenage girl left ‘terrified’ by British Gas agents who broke into home

Teenage girl left ‘terrified’ by British Gas agents who broke into home

02 February 2023

British Gas has announced it will stop applying for court warrants to enter customers’ homes and fit prepayment meters.


Police trace dog walking witness sought in hunt for Nicola Bulley

Police trace dog walking witness sought in hunt for Nicola Bulley

Police trace dog walking witness sought in hunt for Nicola Bulley

02 February 2023

The 45-year-old mortgage adviser went missing last Friday.


JD Sports to open 350 new shops globally each year in ambitious expansion

JD Sports to open 350 new shops globally each year in ambitious expansion

JD Sports to open 350 new shops globally each year in ambitious expansion

02 February 2023

The retailer said the strategy will involve an annual 600 million of capital investment as it grows its store portfolio.


Penny Mordaunt dismisses claim Sadiq Khan is a ‘dictator’ over Ulez expansion

Penny Mordaunt dismisses claim Sadiq Khan is a ‘dictator’ over Ulez expansion

Penny Mordaunt dismisses claim Sadiq Khan is a ‘dictator’ over Ulez expansion

02 February 2023

The Commons Leader disagreed with Tory MP Bob Blackman.


Threat of further strikes on Elizabeth line suspended following talks

Threat of further strikes on Elizabeth line suspended following talks

Threat of further strikes on Elizabeth line suspended following talks

02 February 2023

The TSSA union said its members involved in the dispute have agreed to suspend industrial action until the beginning of March.


Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

Up to one in 10 drivers ignore red X signs on motorways

02 February 2023

National Highways said the proportion of drivers who comply with the red X signs is ‘more than 90%’, suggesting nearly 10% do not.


Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

Brexit hit to UK economy coming through faster than expected – Bank of England

02 February 2023

Labour said the warning underlines the need for a ‘more productive’ relationship with Brussels following Britain’s withdrawal from the EU.


Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

Murder accused tells jury he was ‘apocalyptically angry’ when he killed woman

02 February 2023

Andrew Innes, 52, admits killing Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her daughter Jellica, two, but denies murdering them.


Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

Costs of restoring Palace of Westminster ‘a hard sell’ to public, MPs told

02 February 2023

The volume of work was described as being at ‘an enormous scale’.


King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

King condemns ‘incomprehensible brutality’ of terror attack in Pakistan

02 February 2023

Charles sent a message of condolence to the country’s president on Thursday.


NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

NHS launches cancer bus tour to drive up awareness

02 February 2023

An NHS double-decker bus will travel to five sites in England to help raise awareness of early cancer symptoms.


Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

02 February 2023

He died in the line of duty while tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh last week.


Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Attempted rape and assault charges against footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

02 February 2023

The 21-year-old originally faced further charges of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.


Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

Police divers check river in search for missing dog walker Nicola Bulley

02 February 2023

The mother-of-two had been walking her dog, Willow, when she disappeared.


Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

Ofcom clarifies rules on politicians presenting TV and radio programmes

02 February 2023

Former cabinet ministers Nadine Dorries and Jacob Rees-Mogg are both set to front new talk shows.


Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

Ofgem orders E.On to improve customer service after finding ‘severe weaknesses’

02 February 2023

The regulator said the energy firm’s performance on call waiting times and abandoned call rates was ‘very poor’.


Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

Letby wrote sympathy card to baby’s grieving parents, murder trial told

02 February 2023

Nurse Lucy Letby, originally from Hereford, denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.


Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s long-time collaborator leads tributes to ‘lyrical genius’

02 February 2023

Hesketh-Harvey was the brother of journalist and former editor of the Evening Standard Sarah Sands, who is the ex-wife of actor Julian Sands.


Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

Veteran soldier avoids jail for 1988 Troubles killing

02 February 2023

David Jonathan Holden was sentenced to three years at Belfast Crown Court, but the judge suspended the term for three years.


British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to relaunch China flights

02 February 2023

Flights are being restarted following a relaxation of China’s travel restrictions.


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