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Government to hold Cobra meetings as country faces wave of strikes

Government to hold Cobra meetings as country faces wave of strikes

Government to hold Cobra meetings as country faces wave of strikes

11 December 2022

There are plans for military staff and civil servants to cover for striking Border Force staff at airports and ports.


Health Secretary releases motor neurone disease money after delays criticism

Health Secretary releases motor neurone disease money after delays criticism

Health Secretary releases motor neurone disease money after delays criticism

11 December 2022

Steve Barclay said he will ‘slash red tape’ to fast-track funding and ensure it reaches frontline researchers more quickly.


Government wants to ensure people are ‘safe’ during NHS strikes – Cleverly

Government wants to ensure people are ‘safe’ during NHS strikes – Cleverly

Government wants to ensure people are ‘safe’ during NHS strikes – Cleverly

11 December 2022

The Foreign Secretary said the Government are putting ‘contingency’ plans in place as ambulance workers and other NHS staff stage go on strike.


Rescuers searching explosion scene in Jersey ‘expect to find more bodies’

Rescuers searching explosion scene in Jersey ‘expect to find more bodies’

Rescuers searching explosion scene in Jersey ‘expect to find more bodies’

11 December 2022

Jersey Police chief Robin Smith said specialist teams will continue their ‘meticulous and painstaking search’ of the area in St Helier.


Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody – Scottish authorities

Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody – Scottish authorities

Man accused of being Lockerbie bombmaker in US custody – Scottish authorities

11 December 2022

The alleged ‘third conspirator’ in the downing of Pan Am flight 103 is now in the custody of the US.


Moo-ve over: Cows wander from Yorkshire farm to M62 before being herded back

Moo-ve over: Cows wander from Yorkshire farm to M62 before being herded back

Moo-ve over: Cows wander from Yorkshire farm to M62 before being herded back

11 December 2022

Traffic was held up for a short time on the M62 on Sunday.


England’s exit from World Cup was most watched moment of 2022

England’s exit from World Cup was most watched moment of 2022

England’s exit from World Cup was most watched moment of 2022

11 December 2022

The match saw England go out of the World Cup at the hands of France.


New images of murder suspect released by police

New images of murder suspect released by police

New images of murder suspect released by police

11 December 2022

Alexander Carr is wanted over the death of Michelle Hanson, whose body was found at a property in Sunderland on December 2.


DUP will not be bullied or cajoled into restoring Stormont, minister told

DUP will not be bullied or cajoled into restoring Stormont, minister told

DUP will not be bullied or cajoled into restoring Stormont, minister told

11 December 2022

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK Government should stop ‘expending energy’ targeting unionists.


Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises – campaigners

Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises – campaigners

Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises – campaigners

11 December 2022

The latest report by responsible investment campaign group ShareAction says major European banks are still falling short on the environment.


China can be a ‘partner for good’, says Cleverly ahead of major speech

China can be a ‘partner for good’, says Cleverly ahead of major speech

China can be a ‘partner for good’, says Cleverly ahead of major speech

11 December 2022

The Foreign Secretary is to give a speech on Monday about the need for the UK to align with a crop of increasingly influential countries.


Government to ignore nurses’ offer to ‘press pause’ on strikes for pay talks

Government to ignore nurses’ offer to ‘press pause’ on strikes for pay talks

Government to ignore nurses’ offer to ‘press pause’ on strikes for pay talks

11 December 2022

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Sunday that pay decisions are subject to an independent process.


Early years education and colleges to bear brunt of funding squeeze – IFS

Early years education and colleges to bear brunt of funding squeeze – IFS

Early years education and colleges to bear brunt of funding squeeze – IFS

11 December 2022

Early years education, colleges, sixth forms and universities will all face a difficult few years ahead, experts have warned.


Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast

Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast

Hopes fade for more survivors after at least three killed in Jersey flats blast

11 December 2022

Specialist teams who spent the night combing the wreckage in St Helier said their mission is now a ‘recovery operation’.


Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil

Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil

Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil

11 December 2022

Hackney venue Oslo faces a 376% rise in its rateable value, while Bristol nightclub Gravity has seen its value rise by 102%.


Majestic freezes prices for pubs, restaurants and bars

Majestic freezes prices for pubs, restaurants and bars

Majestic freezes prices for pubs, restaurants and bars

11 December 2022

It comes as hospitality firms face rocketing costs, including soaring energy bills.


Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

Drivers aged 25-44 ‘twice as likely to exceed drink limit on morning after’

11 December 2022

Motorists are being urged not to risk getting behind the wheel the morning after a Christmas party.


Doctors ‘incredibly disappointed’ after Streeting takes aim at ‘hostile’ BMA

Doctors ‘incredibly disappointed’ after Streeting takes aim at ‘hostile’ BMA

Doctors ‘incredibly disappointed’ after Streeting takes aim at ‘hostile’ BMA

11 December 2022

The shadow health secretary said that Labour will not have a ‘something-for-nothing culture in the NHS’.


Church IT developer creates online warm bank map to help during ‘desperate time’

Church IT developer creates online warm bank map to help during ‘desperate time’

Church IT developer creates online warm bank map to help during ‘desperate time’

11 December 2022

Jason Baldry has created WarmSpaces.org – a website listing UK warm spaces – to help people battling the cost-of-living crisis.


Queen, Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022

Queen, Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022

Queen, Meat Loaf and Dame Deborah James among those mourned in 2022

11 December 2022

Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, just months after she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee.


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