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New reef created to home 10,000 wild oysters in North Sea

New reef created to home 10,000 wild oysters in North Sea

New reef created to home 10,000 wild oysters in North Sea

02 October 2023

The molluscs have been dubbed superheroes of the oceans.


Food prices fall on previous month for first time in more than two years

Food prices fall on previous month for first time in more than two years

Food prices fall on previous month for first time in more than two years

02 October 2023

Consumers who bought dairy, margarine, fish and vegetables – all typically own-brand lines – would have seen lower prices than in August.


Wanted sex offender arrested and recalled to prison

Wanted sex offender arrested and recalled to prison

Wanted sex offender arrested and recalled to prison

02 October 2023

Lancashire Constabulary had appealed for information on the whereabouts of Stephen Pennington.


Experts to ponder whether historic hotels should be fitted with sprinklers

Experts to ponder whether historic hotels should be fitted with sprinklers

Experts to ponder whether historic hotels should be fitted with sprinklers

02 October 2023

The Scottish Government is to set up a working group in the aftermath of the Cameron House fire in which two men died.


Man in his 60s bailed over felling of landmark Sycamore Gap tree

Man in his 60s bailed over felling of landmark Sycamore Gap tree

Man in his 60s bailed over felling of landmark Sycamore Gap tree

02 October 2023

A man in his 60s has been bailed in connection to the landmark being cut down.


Blanket ban of mobile phones in schools across England ‘unenforceable’

Blanket ban of mobile phones in schools across England ‘unenforceable’

Blanket ban of mobile phones in schools across England ‘unenforceable’

02 October 2023

It is currently up to individual headteachers to decide their own policies on devices and whether they should be banned.


UK manufacturers report one of the worst months for 14 years

UK manufacturers report one of the worst months for 14 years

UK manufacturers report one of the worst months for 14 years

02 October 2023

The sector scored only a little higher in September than the 39-month low in August.


Teenage boy stabbed to death in north London

Teenage boy stabbed to death in north London

Teenage boy stabbed to death in north London

02 October 2023

The boy’s death comes amid renewed calls for action over teen knife crime.


Shapps plays down Western splits over Ukraine amid push for extra funding

Shapps plays down Western splits over Ukraine amid push for extra funding

Shapps plays down Western splits over Ukraine amid push for extra funding

02 October 2023

Grant Shapps warned Vladimir Putin not to misinterpret domestic political wrangles as a sign that support for Kyiv is fading.


Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension

Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension

Kate Forbes: I did not want Fergus Ewing to stand alone after SNP suspension

02 October 2023

Fergus Ewing was suspended from the SNP group at Holyrood after voting against the Scottish Government.


John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down

02 October 2023

The former Ofcom chief joined the employee-owned business at the start of 2020 and has since led a major overhaul.


Patient safety ‘close to the line’ during doctor strike action – Hunt

Patient safety ‘close to the line’ during doctor strike action – Hunt

Patient safety ‘close to the line’ during doctor strike action – Hunt

02 October 2023

Junior doctors and consultants have launched their longest period of joint strike action in England.


Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

Hunt distances himself from Braverman’s migration speech

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said he ‘wouldn’t use her words’ as he defended allowing skilled foreign workers into the UK.


Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

Under-fire water sector pledges to fix pollution issues and create jobs

02 October 2023

Listed firms Pennon, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water saw shares rise after outlining their investment plans for 2025 to 2030.


Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice

02 October 2023

She is the first woman to become the most senior judge in England and Wales.


Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

Tories can make gains in Scotland at next election, says Ross

02 October 2023

A recent poll put the Tory vote in Scotland at 16%.


Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

Average UK house price £14,500 lower in September than a year earlier

02 October 2023

Some experts suggested that the house price downturn may only have a few months left to run, amid wider developments in the economy.


Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

Flying Scotsman train to have full mechanical inspection after crash

02 October 2023

A ‘shunting incident’ occurred when Flying Scotsman was being coupled with train carriages in Aviemore, Cairngorms.


Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

Jeremy Hunt admits he flew to Manchester Tory conference from London

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said he took a BA flight because his train was cancelled amid industrial action.


Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

Hunt rules out big tax cuts despite Tory calls for pre-election giveaway

02 October 2023

The Chancellor said cuts this year would ‘compromise’ the battle against inflation.


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