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NHS strikes to continue after unions reject Welsh Government’s offer

NHS strikes to continue after unions reject Welsh Government’s offer

NHS strikes to continue after unions reject Welsh Government’s offer

12 January 2023

A number of health unions took part in talks with government representatives.


Net zero review urges faster, clearer action on climate change

Net zero review urges faster, clearer action on climate change

Net zero review urges faster, clearer action on climate change

12 January 2023

Leading green Tory Chris Skidmore’s review said ‘inconsistent policy commitment’ meant the UK was already missing some net zero opportunities.


Varadkar hopeful that deal over protocol can unlock Stormont stalemate

Varadkar hopeful that deal over protocol can unlock Stormont stalemate

Varadkar hopeful that deal over protocol can unlock Stormont stalemate

12 January 2023

The Taoiseach and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer held meetings with the five largest Stormont parties.


Talks to resolve rail dispute to continue after meeting with unions

Talks to resolve rail dispute to continue after meeting with unions

Talks to resolve rail dispute to continue after meeting with unions

12 January 2023

Leaders of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and the Transport Salaried Staffs Association held separate sessions with the Rail Delivery Group.


Disability benefit assessment proposals are utterly unworkable, says charity

Disability benefit assessment proposals are utterly unworkable, says charity

Disability benefit assessment proposals are utterly unworkable, says charity

12 January 2023

The system used to assess eligibility for the sickness benefits could be scrapped, according to newspaper reports.


‘Encouraging’ drop in Covid-19 hospital patients since Christmas

‘Encouraging’ drop in Covid-19 hospital patients since Christmas

‘Encouraging’ drop in Covid-19 hospital patients since Christmas

12 January 2023

Figures had been on an upwards trend since late November.


Newcastle United star Joelinton charged with drink driving

Newcastle United star Joelinton charged with drink driving

Newcastle United star Joelinton charged with drink driving

12 January 2023

The Brazilian will appear before magistrates later this month.


Police officer went on unauthorised 102mph chase which saw driver die

Police officer went on unauthorised 102mph chase which saw driver die

Police officer went on unauthorised 102mph chase which saw driver die

12 January 2023

A second officer was cleared of three allegations of breaching professional standards


All the nominations for the Brit Awards 2023

All the nominations for the Brit Awards 2023

All the nominations for the Brit Awards 2023

12 January 2023

The ceremony will take place on Saturday February 11 at London’s O2 arena.


Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead pack as Brit Awards nominations revealed

Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead pack as Brit Awards nominations revealed

Harry Styles and Wet Leg lead pack as Brit Awards nominations revealed

12 January 2023

The ceremony will return to London’s O2 Arena next month, hosted by Mo Gilligan.


William and Kate hail ‘positive conversation’ about mental health during visit

William and Kate hail ‘positive conversation’ about mental health during visit

William and Kate hail ‘positive conversation’ about mental health during visit

12 January 2023

The royal couple met staff, volunteers and young people at the Open Door charity’s Bloom Building in Birkenhead, Wirral.


Tory rebels want social media bosses jailed if they fail to protect children

Tory rebels want social media bosses jailed if they fail to protect children

Tory rebels want social media bosses jailed if they fail to protect children

12 January 2023

Labour’s backing of a Tory amendment to the Online Safety Bill means they potentially have the numbers to defeat Rishi Sunak’s Government.


Forestry workers in race to plant 3.5m trees before spring

Forestry workers in race to plant 3.5m trees before spring

Forestry workers in race to plant 3.5m trees before spring

12 January 2023

The project is part of Forestry England’s latest planting programme to replenish tree stocks, bolster broadleaf cover and encourage biodiversity.


Industrial action set to cause more disruption in days and weeks ahead

Industrial action set to cause more disruption in days and weeks ahead

Industrial action set to cause more disruption in days and weeks ahead

12 January 2023

Here is a look at what strikes are taking place and when.


Woodland ‘sponge’ effect can save £100m by preventing floods, research finds

Woodland ‘sponge’ effect can save £100m by preventing floods, research finds

Woodland ‘sponge’ effect can save £100m by preventing floods, research finds

12 January 2023

A study looked at how trees can help reduce flood risk by storing excess water and slowing run-off.


Duke of Windsor letters show ‘parallels’ with today’s fascination with royals

Duke of Windsor letters show ‘parallels’ with today’s fascination with royals

Duke of Windsor letters show ‘parallels’ with today’s fascination with royals

12 January 2023

The letters were collected by a royal fan.


Revealed – why chocolate feels so good

Revealed – why chocolate feels so good

Revealed – why chocolate feels so good

12 January 2023

Researchers suggest that where fat lies within the chocolate helps to make the texture so appealing.


Starmer puts pressure on Sunak to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol issues

Starmer puts pressure on Sunak to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol issues

Starmer puts pressure on Sunak to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol issues

12 January 2023

The Labour leader will call on the Prime Minister to stand up to Eurosceptics on the Tory benches.


Bridgen vows to ‘continue to ask questions’ about vaccines after Tory suspension

Bridgen vows to ‘continue to ask questions’ about vaccines after Tory suspension

Bridgen vows to ‘continue to ask questions’ about vaccines after Tory suspension

12 January 2023

Andrew Bridgen apologised for any offence caused after appearing to compare Covid-19 vaccines with the Holocaust.


Call to strip constitutional question from Protocol discussions – Alliance

Call to strip constitutional question from Protocol discussions – Alliance

Call to strip constitutional question from Protocol discussions – Alliance

12 January 2023

The post-Brexit arrangements have been opposed by the DUP as distancing Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK.


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