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Drivers urged to check whether they face £12.50 daily fee as Ulez zone extended

Drivers urged to check whether they face £12.50 daily fee as Ulez zone extended

Drivers urged to check whether they face £12.50 daily fee as Ulez zone extended

18 October 2021

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is being expanded next week.


How royals rank as Archie replaces Charlie in list of top 10 names for boys

How royals rank as Archie replaces Charlie in list of top 10 names for boys

How royals rank as Archie replaces Charlie in list of top 10 names for boys

18 October 2021

Here is a look at where names associated with the royal family rank on the 2020 list.


Charles tells of Prince George learning about climate change

Charles tells of Prince George learning about climate change

Charles tells of Prince George learning about climate change

18 October 2021

The heir to the throne introduced a documentary called Cop26: In Your Hands.


Billions in gas investments risk being stranded, think tank warns

Billions in gas investments risk being stranded, think tank warns

Billions in gas investments risk being stranded, think tank warns

18 October 2021

Gas has overtaken coal to become the largest slice of the UK’s electricity grid.


Veteran’s Troubles trial adjourned for three weeks after he contracts Covid

Veteran’s Troubles trial adjourned for three weeks after he contracts Covid

Veteran’s Troubles trial adjourned for three weeks after he contracts Covid

18 October 2021

The court heard Dennis Hutchings is currently in self-isolation in his hotel room.


Top 100 names for baby boys in 2020

Top 100 names for baby boys in 2020

Top 100 names for baby boys in 2020

18 October 2021

Oliver topped the list in England and Wales in 2020, according to the ONS.


‘Surge’ in number of newborns sharing the names of two Sex Education characters

‘Surge’ in number of newborns sharing the names of two Sex Education characters

‘Surge’ in number of newborns sharing the names of two Sex Education characters

18 October 2021

The name Margot, shared by actress Margot Robbie, has also risen in popularity, new figures show.


What is Facebook’s metaverse and how could it work?

What is Facebook’s metaverse and how could it work?

What is Facebook’s metaverse and how could it work?

18 October 2021

Facebook plans to hire 10,000 staff in Europe to help build its metaverse – a 3D internet – but what could that look like?


MP Joanna Cherry tells how ‘unrelenting attacks’ led to her considering quitting

MP Joanna Cherry tells how ‘unrelenting attacks’ led to her considering quitting

MP Joanna Cherry tells how ‘unrelenting attacks’ led to her considering quitting

18 October 2021

The SNP MP said she ‘contemplated leaving’ elected politics ‘due to the level of abuse and threats’ but had decided against this.


Teenager arrested after death of 14-year-old found at railway station

Teenager arrested after death of 14-year-old found at railway station

Teenager arrested after death of 14-year-old found at railway station

18 October 2021

Justin McLaughlin was found seriously injured at High Street railway station in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon.


Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

18 October 2021

Popular culture continues to inspire parents when they are choosing names for their children.


Shoppers should mostly ‘pay with the money they have’, says Klarna boss

Shoppers should mostly ‘pay with the money they have’, says Klarna boss

Shoppers should mostly ‘pay with the money they have’, says Klarna boss

18 October 2021

The company has launched a ‘pay now’ option for its UK users.


Fewer than 10% of young teenagers jabbed in third of local areas in England

Fewer than 10% of young teenagers jabbed in third of local areas in England

Fewer than 10% of young teenagers jabbed in third of local areas in England

18 October 2021

Barking & Dagenham in London has the lowest take-up, at just 3.5%.


Infrared brain treatment could help dementia patients in future, researchers say

Infrared brain treatment could help dementia patients in future, researchers say

Infrared brain treatment could help dementia patients in future, researchers say

18 October 2021

Wearing a helmet which beams infrared light into healthy skulls showed improvement for healthy volunteers’ brain function, a study found.


Engineer celebrates 50 years in rail industry

Engineer celebrates 50 years in rail industry

Engineer celebrates 50 years in rail industry

18 October 2021

Craig Neild, who started his career in 1971, said ‘there’s always a new problem to solve’.


MPs tell of death threats as they pay tribute to Sir David Amess

MPs tell of death threats as they pay tribute to Sir David Amess

MPs tell of death threats as they pay tribute to Sir David Amess

18 October 2021

The killing of the veteran parliamentarian at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea has led to fresh scrutiny over the security of MPs.


Arrest over death threat sent to Labour MP Chris Bryant

Arrest over death threat sent to Labour MP Chris Bryant

Arrest over death threat sent to Labour MP Chris Bryant

18 October 2021

Police have arrested a 76-year-old man on suspicion of sending a malicious communication.


THG founder Moulding gives up golden share in governance overhaul

THG founder Moulding gives up golden share in governance overhaul

THG founder Moulding gives up golden share in governance overhaul

18 October 2021

THG has seen its shares plunge by almost half over the past month amid concerns over its tech arm and corporate governance.


Armed forces veterans ‘more likely to be problem gamblers’

Armed forces veterans ‘more likely to be problem gamblers’

Armed forces veterans ‘more likely to be problem gamblers’

18 October 2021

Research also found veterans report higher use of healthcare services, including hospital stays and visits to GPs, than non-veterans.


Australia’s Aristocrat seals £2.7bn Playtech takeover

Australia’s Aristocrat seals £2.7bn Playtech takeover

Australia’s Aristocrat seals £2.7bn Playtech takeover

18 October 2021

Isle of Man-based Playtech has told investors it has agreed an offer worth 680p per share.


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