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Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

Drivers on London Underground’s Night Tube to stage fresh strikes

28 January 2022

The long-running dispute over rosters remains deadlocked, with weekend walkouts planned until June.


Government exams chief: 2022 test changes will not advantage more able pupils

Government exams chief: 2022 test changes will not advantage more able pupils

Government exams chief: 2022 test changes will not advantage more able pupils

28 January 2022

No standardisation model will be used to decide grades, Ofqual’s chief regulator said.


Andrew gives up membership at prestigious home of golf

Andrew gives up membership at prestigious home of golf

Andrew gives up membership at prestigious home of golf

28 January 2022

The Duke of York is preparing to defend himself against a civil lawsuit which will be heard at a jury trial at the end of the year.


Channel 4 facing Ofcom probe over subtitles outage

Channel 4 facing Ofcom probe over subtitles outage

Channel 4 facing Ofcom probe over subtitles outage

28 January 2022

The media watchdog said it ‘remains very concerned’ about the technical incident which led to the issues.


Lawyers question how publishing partygate report could prejudice police probe

Lawyers question how publishing partygate report could prejudice police probe

Lawyers question how publishing partygate report could prejudice police probe

28 January 2022

Scotland Yard has asked for Sue Gray’s inquiry to only make ‘minimal reference’ to the events it is investigating.


‘Nobody is above the law’ – Theresa May breaks silence on partygate saga

‘Nobody is above the law’ – Theresa May breaks silence on partygate saga

‘Nobody is above the law’ – Theresa May breaks silence on partygate saga

28 January 2022

The former prime minister said if wrongdoing is found, she expects full accountability from those responsible.


Retired Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape and indecent assault

Retired Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape and indecent assault

Retired Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape and indecent assault

28 January 2022

Stephen Kyere has been charged in relation to an incident in April 2004.


National insurance hike to go ahead, says minister amid reports PM is wavering

National insurance hike to go ahead, says minister amid reports PM is wavering

National insurance hike to go ahead, says minister amid reports PM is wavering

28 January 2022

Boris Johnson is coming under pressure from some Tory MPs to scrap or delay the April tax change.


Labour demands action at Holyrood and Westminster on surging cost of living

Labour demands action at Holyrood and Westminster on surging cost of living

Labour demands action at Holyrood and Westminster on surging cost of living

28 January 2022

Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish leader Anas Sarwar are calling on the SNP and the Conservatives to help people make ends meet.


UK and EU ‘have nine months to stop tourist traffic grinding to a halt’

UK and EU ‘have nine months to stop tourist traffic grinding to a halt’

UK and EU ‘have nine months to stop tourist traffic grinding to a halt’

28 January 2022

A nightmare scenario where new border rules are enforced without a solution could see tourist traffic grind to a halt, the Dover port boss warned.


Creditors head to court as businesses struggle with debts, report shows

Creditors head to court as businesses struggle with debts, report shows

Creditors head to court as businesses struggle with debts, report shows

28 January 2022

Begbies Traynor said companies are bracing for the ‘full force of debts to hit’.


Partygate inquiry asked to make ‘minimal reference’ to events probed by police

Partygate inquiry asked to make ‘minimal reference’ to events probed by police

Partygate inquiry asked to make ‘minimal reference’ to events probed by police

28 January 2022

Scotland Yard said it has been in contact with Sue Gray’s team to ‘avoid any prejudice to our investigation’.


Cladding: Minister orders probe into ‘crippling’ insurance costs for residents

Cladding: Minister orders probe into ‘crippling’ insurance costs for residents

Cladding: Minister orders probe into ‘crippling’ insurance costs for residents

28 January 2022

Michael Gove said the insurance market is ‘failing’ some leaseholders who live in blocks of flats with unsafe cladding.


West Midlands Police chief constable leaving after Commonwealth Games

West Midlands Police chief constable leaving after Commonwealth Games

West Midlands Police chief constable leaving after Commonwealth Games

28 January 2022

Sir David Thompson has led the force since 2016.


What changes are being made to the Highway Code?

What changes are being made to the Highway Code?

What changes are being made to the Highway Code?

28 January 2022

Here are 10 key changes to the code.


What the papers say – January 28

What the papers say – January 28

What the papers say – January 28

28 January 2022

The front pages feature Downing Street turmoil and a potential Loch Ness monster sighting in Wimbledon.


Highway Code changes go live amid concern over drivers’ lack of awareness

Highway Code changes go live amid concern over drivers’ lack of awareness

Highway Code changes go live amid concern over drivers’ lack of awareness

28 January 2022

The new guidance means turning traffic should give way when pedestrians are waiting to cross at junctions.


Holiday firms anticipate ‘bumper weekend’ for summer bookings

Holiday firms anticipate ‘bumper weekend’ for summer bookings

Holiday firms anticipate ‘bumper weekend’ for summer bookings

28 January 2022

Sales are expected to soar this weekend as it follows the first pay day after Christmas for millions of workers.


Ex-Deutsche Bank traders have US Libor-rigging convictions overturned

Ex-Deutsche Bank traders have US Libor-rigging convictions overturned

Ex-Deutsche Bank traders have US Libor-rigging convictions overturned

28 January 2022

Gavin Black had been the director of the bank’s money markets and derivatives desk in London.


UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences amid Ukraine tensions

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences amid Ukraine tensions

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences amid Ukraine tensions

28 January 2022

Some of the suggested measures include patching systems as well as improving access controls and enabling multi-factor authentication.


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