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Mayor discusses HS2 alternative with minister

Mayor discusses HS2 alternative with minister

Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham met with Transport Secretary Mark Harper on Wednesday.

Man arrested after filming himself ‘driving at 160mph’ on M4

Man arrested after filming himself ‘driving at 160mph’ on M4

The video was posted on social media by the suspect who filmed himself driving a black Nissan GTR on the M4.

My main regret is not locking down sooner, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

My main regret is not locking down sooner, Sturgeon tells Covid inquiry

The former first minister became tearful during parts of her evidence on Wednesday.

Grieving families demand increased investment and research for brain cancer

Grieving families demand increased investment and research for brain cancer

Campaigners have handed in a petition signed by more than 80,000 people to Downing Street.

Jenrick calls on Sunak to cut stamp duty

Jenrick calls on Sunak to cut stamp duty

Rishi Sunak said that tax decisions are a matter for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Covid bereaved group hits out at ‘crocodile tears’ after Sturgeon evidence

Covid bereaved group hits out at ‘crocodile tears’ after Sturgeon evidence

Members of the Scottish Covid Bereaved group were reacting to Nicola Sturgeon’s evidence.

Laurence Fox suing man who called him ‘racist’ on social media

Laurence Fox suing man who called him ‘racist’ on social media

The actor-turned-politician is taking legal action against Mukhtar Ali Yassin over four tweets sent during an exchange on X in May last year.

Deal is best we could deliver for people of Northern Ireland – Donaldson

Deal is best we could deliver for people of Northern Ireland – Donaldson

The DUP leader said the agreement is not perfect, but he is ‘satisfied’ with the outcome.

Government appoints council of business leaders to advise PM

Government appoints council of business leaders to advise PM

It comes as the country prepares to go to the polls within the next year.

Electric car owners unhappy with charging infrastructure – survey

Electric car owners unhappy with charging infrastructure – survey

Some 73% of respondents to a poll said they had experienced a faulty public charger at least once in the previous 12 months.

Pharmacies shake-up will not make up for declining numbers, MPs warn

Pharmacies shake-up will not make up for declining numbers, MPs warn

The Pharmacy First scheme, allowing people to get some treatments without seeing a GP, is aimed at freeing up some 10 million GP appointments a year.

Police chief facing gross misconduct hearing over military service claims

Police chief facing gross misconduct hearing over military service claims

Nick Adderley allegedly misrepresented his past by wearing a Falklands War campaign medal.

Emma Caldwell murder accused ‘knew he was being found out’, witness tells trial

Emma Caldwell murder accused ‘knew he was being found out’, witness tells trial

Iain Packer, 50, is accused of killing the 27-year-old whose body was found in woodland in 2005.

Unsafe discharge putting mental health patients at risk, ombudsman warns

Unsafe discharge putting mental health patients at risk, ombudsman warns

The report from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman lays out a number of recommendations for the Government.

Routine checks on GB-NI trade removed under deal to restore Stormont devolution

Routine checks on GB-NI trade removed under deal to restore Stormont devolution

The Government has published a wide-ranging package of measures it has agreed with the DUP to bring about the return of powersharing.

Top websites act to ensure advertising cookie compliance after watchdog warning

Top websites act to ensure advertising cookie compliance after watchdog warning

The Information Commissioner’s Office had told 53 of the UK’s most popular sites that they faced enforcement action.

Coalition urges rethink on schools transgender guidance

Coalition urges rethink on schools transgender guidance

Long-awaited draft guidance was published in December and is out for consultation until early March.

Nike conference decision would be different with hindsight, says Sturgeon

Nike conference decision would be different with hindsight, says Sturgeon

About 25 people are believed to have been infected at the conference at a hotel in Edinburgh in February 2020.

Former chancellor George Osborne joins crypto exchange Coinbase as adviser

Former chancellor George Osborne joins crypto exchange Coinbase as adviser

Mr Osborne, who was chancellor between 2010 and 2016, will be joining the company’s global advisory council.

Gene-editing offers hope for people with potentially fatal hereditary disorder

Gene-editing offers hope for people with potentially fatal hereditary disorder

Hereditary angioedema is characterised by severe, painful and unpredictable swelling attacks, which can affect breathing.

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