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Orders improve at sofa retailer DFS as winter sale begins

Orders improve at sofa retailer DFS as winter sale begins

Orders improve at sofa retailer DFS as winter sale begins

13 January 2023

The company recorded an 18.8% year-on-year jump in orders over the last three months of the period.


Sunak vows to work ‘constructively’ with Sturgeon and ‘deliver for Scots’

Sunak vows to work ‘constructively’ with Sturgeon and ‘deliver for Scots’

Sunak vows to work ‘constructively’ with Sturgeon and ‘deliver for Scots’

13 January 2023

Following talks in Inverness, the two leaders acknowledged differences remain over gender recognition laws and Scottish independence.


Police making urgent enquiries to find missing newborn and parents

Police making urgent enquiries to find missing newborn and parents

Police making urgent enquiries to find missing newborn and parents

13 January 2023

The couple were initially travelling in a vehicle that broken down in the Bolton area and were last seen in London.


UK economy unexpectedly grows in November

UK economy unexpectedly grows in November

UK economy unexpectedly grows in November

13 January 2023

Analysts had predicted that the economy would shrink by 0.3% for the month.


Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson lead tributes to ‘gracious’ Lisa Marie Presley

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson lead tributes to ‘gracious’ Lisa Marie Presley

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson lead tributes to ‘gracious’ Lisa Marie Presley

13 January 2023

Presley, the only daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, died on Thursday at the age of 54, shortly after being ‘rushed’ to hospital.


Owner of Ireland’s smallest distillery hopes Unesco measure boosts tourism

Owner of Ireland’s smallest distillery hopes Unesco measure boosts tourism

Owner of Ireland’s smallest distillery hopes Unesco measure boosts tourism

13 January 2023

Killowen Distillery is located within the aspiring Mourne-Gullion-Strangford Global Geopark.


Singer Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies at the age of 54

Singer Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies at the age of 54

Singer Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, dies at the age of 54

13 January 2023

In a statement, the Presley family said they were ‘shocked and devastated’ by the news, which was announced on Thursday.


What the papers say – January 13

What the papers say – January 13

What the papers say – January 13

13 January 2023

Firefighters who fought the Grenfell disaster are being diagnosed with cancer, according to one of the nation’s papers.


Man, 22, charged with Christmas Eve murder of ‘beautiful’ Elle Edwards

Man, 22, charged with Christmas Eve murder of ‘beautiful’ Elle Edwards

Man, 22, charged with Christmas Eve murder of ‘beautiful’ Elle Edwards

13 January 2023

The 26-year-old beautician, was fatally shot at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, shortly before midnight on December 24.


Sunak and Sturgeon to announce fresh funding for Scotland

Sunak and Sturgeon to announce fresh funding for Scotland

Sunak and Sturgeon to announce fresh funding for Scotland

13 January 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with the Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon behind closed doors on Thursday evening.


Lisa Marie Presley receiving ‘the best care’ after being taken to hospital

Lisa Marie Presley receiving ‘the best care’ after being taken to hospital

Lisa Marie Presley receiving ‘the best care’ after being taken to hospital

12 January 2023

The US singer-songwriter, the only daughter of Elvis Presley, was ‘rushed’ for medical treatment, her mother confirmed online.


Johnson portrait at Carlton club ‘great mistake’, says Conservative historian

Johnson portrait at Carlton club ‘great mistake’, says Conservative historian

Johnson portrait at Carlton club ‘great mistake’, says Conservative historian

12 January 2023

Lord Lexden wrote to the Daily Telegraph pointing out that Mr Johnson had been driven out of office through scandal and misconduct.


Home Office accused of failing vulnerable groups in detention centres – watchdog

Home Office accused of failing vulnerable groups in detention centres – watchdog

Home Office accused of failing vulnerable groups in detention centres – watchdog

12 January 2023

The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration said the system to identify vulnerable people was ‘ineffective’.


Performers make pitiful returns on streaming their music, MPs say

Performers make pitiful returns on streaming their music, MPs say

Performers make pitiful returns on streaming their music, MPs say

12 January 2023

The way current cultural policy is done is said by MPs to be too ‘scatter-gun to be effective’.


Woman in her 20s dead after reports of dog attack

Woman in her 20s dead after reports of dog attack

Woman in her 20s dead after reports of dog attack

12 January 2023

Police were called to Gravelly Hill in Caterham on Thursday afternoon.


Sunak seeks to ‘strengthen’ relationship with Sturgeon on Scotland trip

Sunak seeks to ‘strengthen’ relationship with Sturgeon on Scotland trip

Sunak seeks to ‘strengthen’ relationship with Sturgeon on Scotland trip

12 January 2023

The Prime Minister also said he hopes to ‘find a way through’ disputes that had led to strike action in the NHS in England.


Office of Boris Johnson Ltd records £1m donation

Office of Boris Johnson Ltd records £1m donation

Office of Boris Johnson Ltd records £1m donation

12 January 2023

According to the parliamentary declarations, Mr Johnson has been continuing to live at a property linked to wealthy Tory donor Lord Bamford.


70,000 university workers to strike in row over pay, conditions and pensions

70,000 university workers to strike in row over pay, conditions and pensions

70,000 university workers to strike in row over pay, conditions and pensions

12 January 2023

Staff at 150 universities across the UK will strike for 18 days between February and March.


Channel migrants: Most people claiming to be modern slavery victims are Albanian

Channel migrants: Most people claiming to be modern slavery victims are Albanian

Channel migrants: Most people claiming to be modern slavery victims are Albanian

12 January 2023

Home Office data was obtained from Migration Watch under freedom of information laws.


Scottish Government to end contract for cruise ship used to house Ukrainians

Scottish Government to end contract for cruise ship used to house Ukrainians

Scottish Government to end contract for cruise ship used to house Ukrainians

12 January 2023

The agreement for the use of the MS Ambition, which is docked near Glasgow, will end on March 31.


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