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Shoplifting now among the most common crime against small firms – report

Shoplifting now among the most common crime against small firms – report

Shoplifting now among the most common crime against small firms – report

14 December 2023

Only 3% of those reporting a crime said the police investigated and made an arrest.


Scientists a step closer to finding out why some dogs are ‘gifted word learners’

Scientists a step closer to finding out why some dogs are ‘gifted word learners’

Scientists a step closer to finding out why some dogs are ‘gifted word learners’

14 December 2023

Researchers first spotted this rare ability in a previous study, where they found some dogs could learn the names of toys very quickly.


Holocaust charity shut down after sanctioned trustee disqualified by watchdog

Holocaust charity shut down after sanctioned trustee disqualified by watchdog

Holocaust charity shut down after sanctioned trustee disqualified by watchdog

14 December 2023

The Charity Commission said the World Holocaust Forum Foundation was no longer viable after Russian Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor was sanctioned.


Jurors continue considering verdict in Caroline Glachan murder trial

Jurors continue considering verdict in Caroline Glachan murder trial

Jurors continue considering verdict in Caroline Glachan murder trial

14 December 2023

Robert O’Brien, Andrew Kelly and Donna Marie Brand deny killing the 14-year-old in West Dunbartonshire in August 1996.


Sara Sharif’s father, stepmother and uncle deny murdering 10-year-old

Sara Sharif’s father, stepmother and uncle deny murdering 10-year-old

Sara Sharif’s father, stepmother and uncle deny murdering 10-year-old

14 December 2023

Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool and Faisal Malik all pleaded not guilty to the charges when they appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link on Thursday.


Sunak ‘open to improvements’ on Rwanda Bill amid Tory dissent

Sunak ‘open to improvements’ on Rwanda Bill amid Tory dissent

Sunak ‘open to improvements’ on Rwanda Bill amid Tory dissent

14 December 2023

The Prime Minister faces further opposition to his Bill when it returns to the Commons next year.


Redcar hydrogen trial scrapped

Redcar hydrogen trial scrapped

Redcar hydrogen trial scrapped

14 December 2023

The Government said it will still consider whether to use hydrogen for home heating and will decide in 2026.


Liverpool Street replaces Waterloo as busiest railway station

Liverpool Street replaces Waterloo as busiest railway station

Liverpool Street replaces Waterloo as busiest railway station

14 December 2023

The number of entries and exits at Liverpool Street was 80.4 million in the year to the end of March, the Office of Rail and Road said.


Circus performer taken to hospital after fall from large wheel

Circus performer taken to hospital after fall from large wheel

Circus performer taken to hospital after fall from large wheel

14 December 2023

The male cast member fell an estimated 13ft-16ft during the Christmas Spectacular show in Great Yarmouth on Wednesday evening.


Water firms told to ‘redouble efforts’ to help vulnerable customers

Water firms told to ‘redouble efforts’ to help vulnerable customers

Water firms told to ‘redouble efforts’ to help vulnerable customers

14 December 2023

Ofwat has announced minimum standards for companies to ensure customers who need extra help are identified and their needs recorded.


DVSA staff back strike action over plans to reduce driving test backlog

DVSA staff back strike action over plans to reduce driving test backlog

DVSA staff back strike action over plans to reduce driving test backlog

14 December 2023

The PCS union said the plans pose ‘significant safety risks’ to test candidates and examiners.


Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension

Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension

Lobbying sting MP Scott Benton faces 35-day suspension

14 December 2023

The sanction could leave the Blackpool South MP facing the prospect of a by-election.


Currys sales fall as consumer spending remains under pressure

Currys sales fall as consumer spending remains under pressure

Currys sales fall as consumer spending remains under pressure

14 December 2023

The group saw sales decline by 4% on a like-for-like basis over the six months to October, compared with the same time last year.


Decision time approaching for DUP on Stormont return – Donaldson

Decision time approaching for DUP on Stormont return – Donaldson

Decision time approaching for DUP on Stormont return – Donaldson

14 December 2023

Talks between the Government and Northern Ireland parties on a financial package are to continue.


2023: The year in review

2023: The year in review

2023: The year in review

14 December 2023

The year has not been short of dramatic events and developments from the Coronation of a new king to a devastating war in Israel and Gaza.


Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul O’Grady and Sinead O’Connor among those mourned in 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul O’Grady and Sinead O’Connor among those mourned in 2023

Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul O’Grady and Sinead O’Connor among those mourned in 2023

14 December 2023

The Prince of Wales joined football royalty and fans to mourn Three Lions footballer Sir Bobby Charlton after he died in October.


‘Not long to wait’ for transgender guidance for schools, Hinds says

‘Not long to wait’ for transgender guidance for schools, Hinds says

‘Not long to wait’ for transgender guidance for schools, Hinds says

14 December 2023

The guidance for consultation had originally been promised by the summer.


Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as its new boss

Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as its new boss

Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as its new boss

14 December 2023

Chris Weston, who worked in leadership roles at Centrica for 13 years, will become the under-fire utility giant’s chief executive from January 8.


What the papers say – December 14

What the papers say – December 14

What the papers say – December 14

14 December 2023

Here are the biggest stories making headlines today.


Nearly half of school leaders needed professional help with mental health – poll

Nearly half of school leaders needed professional help with mental health – poll

Nearly half of school leaders needed professional help with mental health – poll

14 December 2023

The findings come after a coroner concluded that an Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.


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