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Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

Dowden to join Zelensky in criticising Russia at UN Security Council

20 September 2023

The meeting could see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky come face to face with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.


Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

Monkeys turn to scent markings in response to city noise, research suggests

20 September 2023

Researchers monitoring groups of wild pied tamarins observed a rise in scent marking as noise decibel levels increased.


Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

Brand claims show ‘terrible behaviour towards women tolerated’ – Channel 4 boss

20 September 2023

Alex Mahon made her comments as she opened the Royal Television Society’s Cambridge Convention.


Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

20 September 2023

Some 73% of 5,660 callers to the National Gambling Helpline last year said they had struggled with online gambling.


What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

What is net zero and how will it affect the public?

20 September 2023

The PA news agency looks at why becoming net zero by 2050 has become a legal target for the UK and what changes people will have to make.


Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

Suella Braverman slams ‘militant’ climate activism and Chris Packham documentary

20 September 2023

The Home Secretary and the naturalist provided opposing takes on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.


Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

Annual house price growth slows amid record jumps in rental prices

20 September 2023

Property values increased by 0.6% annually in July 2023, compared with a 13.8% annual rise in July 2022.


Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

Disabled son of nuclear test veteran seeks answers in MoD medical records

20 September 2023

Flight Lieutenant David Purse, who died in 2015, was in charge of the airfield at Maralinga, Australia, from 1962 to 1963.


Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

Union extends deadline to council body ahead of imminent Scottish school strikes

20 September 2023

Unite has given Cosla until 5pm on Thursday to table a fresh pay offer or janitors, classroom assistants and cooking staff will walk out.


King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

King and Queen to attend Versailles banquet on first day of France state visit

20 September 2023

Charles and Camilla will begin their three-day tour with a ceremonial welcome in the heart of Paris and a grand dinner in the Palace of Versailles.


How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

How the timeline for banning petrol and diesel cars has shifted over the years

20 September 2023

An initial date of 2040 was announced in July 2017 by then-environment secretary Michael Gove.


Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

Surprise inflation drop prompts calls for Bank to pause interest rates

20 September 2023

Business groups have joined the calls on policymakers to keep interest rates as they are ahead of the latest decision, due on Thursday.


Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

Meta’s encryption plans will create ‘safe haven’ for paedophiles, Braverman says

20 September 2023

Suella Braverman accused the company of failing to provide assurances that underage users will be protected from predators.


How the inflation rate has changed for everyday goods and services

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday goods and services

How the inflation rate has changed for everyday goods and services

20 September 2023

Air travel and second-hand cars both saw a slowdown of inflation in August.


Braverman insists Government has done ‘really well’ on Bibby Stockholm barge

Braverman insists Government has done ‘really well’ on Bibby Stockholm barge

Braverman insists Government has done ‘really well’ on Bibby Stockholm barge

20 September 2023

The floating accommodation has been out of use since August after people were evacuated following the discovery of Legionella bacteria.


Nuclear veterans take legal action over ‘illegally withheld’ medical records

Nuclear veterans take legal action over ‘illegally withheld’ medical records

Nuclear veterans take legal action over ‘illegally withheld’ medical records

20 September 2023

Claimants said they have had cancer, blood disorders and lost children since taking part in the nuclear weapons tests.


Police officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba

Police officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba

Police officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba

20 September 2023

Mr Kaba, 24, died when he was shot through the windscreen of an Audi in Streatham Hill in September 2022.


Ford: Delaying petrol and diesel ban ‘undermines’ what we need from Government

Ford: Delaying petrol and diesel ban ‘undermines’ what we need from Government

Ford: Delaying petrol and diesel ban ‘undermines’ what we need from Government

20 September 2023

It is reported that ministers could push the date for when conventionally fuelled new cars can no longer be sold in the UK from 2030 to 2035.


Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

Olivia Colman ‘held back tears’ in new dementia campaign

20 September 2023

Almost one million people in the UK are living with dementia.


Heaton-Harris orders civil servants to seek views on ways to raise revenue

Heaton-Harris orders civil servants to seek views on ways to raise revenue

Heaton-Harris orders civil servants to seek views on ways to raise revenue

20 September 2023

Options include water charges, prescription fees, and increasing university tuition fees.


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