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Church of England to bless gay couples but they still cannot marry in church

Church of England to bless gay couples but they still cannot marry in church

Church of England to bless gay couples but they still cannot marry in church

18 January 2023

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has revealed a change in the church’s stance.


How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months

How everyday food items have risen in price in the past 12 months

18 January 2023

The cost of low-fat milk has increased by 46%, olive oil by 39.5% and eggs by 28.9%.


UK tribute to ‘leading light’ of Ukrainian resistance after helicopter deaths

UK tribute to ‘leading light’ of Ukrainian resistance after helicopter deaths

UK tribute to ‘leading light’ of Ukrainian resistance after helicopter deaths

18 January 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said interior minister Denys Monastyrsky’s death was ‘truly heart-breaking’.


Major incident declared in Somerset due to flooding fears

Major incident declared in Somerset due to flooding fears

Major incident declared in Somerset due to flooding fears

18 January 2023

The Environment Agency and local authorities in the county made the announcement on Wednesday.


MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

MOT rules could be eased to cut costs for drivers

18 January 2023

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to require new light vehicles to have their first MOT four years after they are registered.


French coastguard rescues 45 people from boat in difficulty in the Channel

French coastguard rescues 45 people from boat in difficulty in the Channel

French coastguard rescues 45 people from boat in difficulty in the Channel

18 January 2023

The operation took place off the French coast on Tuesday afternoon.


Jeremy Hunt mocked over video explaining high inflation

Jeremy Hunt mocked over video explaining high inflation

Jeremy Hunt mocked over video explaining high inflation

18 January 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used a video set in a cafe to explain the rising cost of coffee.


Minister defends ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi over his tax affairs

Minister defends ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi over his tax affairs

Minister defends ex-chancellor Nadhim Zahawi over his tax affairs

18 January 2023

Home Office minister Robert Jenrick said it is a ‘private matter’ for the current Conservative Party chairman.


Man bailed over shooting at funeral which left girl in serious condition

Man bailed over shooting at funeral which left girl in serious condition

Man bailed over shooting at funeral which left girl in serious condition

18 January 2023

Police said a 22-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, has been bailed pending further inquiries.


Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

Thousands of nurses strike in dispute over pay

18 January 2023

NHS England said patients should use services ‘wisely’ by going to NHS 111 online but continuing to call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.


Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

Minister says Holocaust survivor who warned Braverman must be listened to

18 January 2023

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick spoke after 83-year-old Joan Salter was seen in a video confronting the Home Secretary over her use of language.


Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

Burrell Collection welcomes 500,000 visitors in nine months since reopening

18 January 2023

The museum was officially reopened by the King last year.


Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

Ministers back stripping police pension from serial rapist David Carrick

18 January 2023

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has vowed to seek the forfeiture of the former Met officer’s state-funded pension, said to be £22,000 per year.


Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

Inflation eases back further, but food prices continue to soar

18 January 2023

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 10.5% in December from 10.7% in November.


TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

TonyBet fined £442,750 and warned on failure to have fair and transparent terms

18 January 2023

Unfair terms published on TonyBet’s website potentially hampered customers receiving their winnings, the Gambling Commission said.


Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

Church of England ‘to refuse to back change to allow same-sex marriages’

18 January 2023

The bishops met on Tuesday to finalise recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality.


What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

What the papers say – January 18

18 January 2023

‘Match of the wahey’ and the latest industrial action are splashed across the front pages.


Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

Inflation set to ease back further thanks to steep fall in fuel prices

18 January 2023

Economists expect official figures will reveal the rate of inflation falling to 10.5% last month from 10.7% in November.


Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

Olympic champion curlers to pick up royal honours at Edinburgh ceremony

18 January 2023

Chief Constable of Police Scotland Sir Iain Livingstone will be knighted at the same event at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.


Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

Small number of badly behaved MPs should not ‘tarnish’ Parliament, watchdog says

18 January 2023

The new Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards said the reputation of the House was ‘possibly as low as it has ever been’.


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