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Train drivers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Train drivers vote to continue taking strike action for next six months

Members of Aslef backed more industrial action after being reballoted, well over a year since the dispute over pay began.

UK factory slump eases but ‘little festive cheer’ for under-pressure firms

UK factory slump eases but ‘little festive cheer’ for under-pressure firms

The S&P Global/CIPS UK manufacturing PMI survey rose from 44.8 in October to 47.2 in November, the highest reading since April.

Artist and playwright John Byrne dies aged 83

His works included the 1980s TV drama Tutti Frutti.

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Mirror publisher at High Court

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Mirror publisher at High Court

In his decision on Friday Mr Justice Jay ruled in favour of Mirror Group Newspapers.

Benefits of ‘digital pound’ unclear but Government should keep exploring – MPs

Benefits of ‘digital pound’ unclear but Government should keep exploring – MPs

A digital currency could be introduced before the end of the decade.

Decarbonising industry can’t wait for ‘technologies of tomorrow’, says Tory MP

Decarbonising industry can’t wait for ‘technologies of tomorrow’, says Tory MP

Chris Skidmore renewed calls for a stable, long-term net zero plan and said current technologies could more than halve industrial emissions.

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against Daily Mirror publisher

The inventor appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice in November.

Briton in Gaza refuses to be ‘driven out of homeland’ as Israeli strikes resume

Briton in Gaza refuses to be ‘driven out of homeland’ as Israeli strikes resume

Mohammed Ghalayini, from Manchester, currently lives in a three-bedroom flat with 25 family members.

Gordon Brown says briefings against Alistair Darling were ‘completely unfair’

Gordon Brown says briefings against Alistair Darling were ‘completely unfair’

The former prime minister paid tribute to Mr Darling, who he said was a statesman of ‘unimpeachable integrity’.

Scotland lost ‘one of our finest sons’ with death of Darling, says ex-colleague

Scotland lost ‘one of our finest sons’ with death of Darling, says ex-colleague

The family of the former chancellor announced on Thursday he had died aged 70.

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Emergency landslip repair work to disrupt train journeys on major route

Network Rail said South Western Railway services between Woking, Surrey and Basingstoke, Hampshire will be affected.

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

Charles tells Cop28: Countries are ‘dreadfully far off’ achieving climate goals

In a speech, the King called for ‘transformational action’ to be achieved at the climate summit in Dubai.

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

UK house prices inch higher but ‘rapid rebound’ in property market unlikely

House prices inched up by 0.2% last month, compared with October, Nationwide revealed in its monthly House Price Index.

Sunak to seek ‘sustained humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza after fighting resumes

Sunak to seek ‘sustained humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza after fighting resumes

Israel restarted combat operations in the Gaza Strip minutes after a temporary truce expired on Friday, blaming Hamas for breaking the ceasefire.

Sunak’s patience ‘worn thin’ by Rwanda plan delays

Sunak’s patience ‘worn thin’ by Rwanda plan delays

The Prime Minister is seeking to make the plan legally watertight following the Supreme Court defeat.

European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

European Union will be Labour’s first foreign policy priority, vows David Lammy

The shadow foreign secretary will push for a ‘shift’ in the EU-UK relationship.

UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

UK can ‘stand tall’ at Cop28 summit, Sunak says

The Prime Minister insisted Britain remains a leader on climate action despite his rollback of ambitions.

Sunak praises King as he steers clear of royal race row

Sunak praises King as he steers clear of royal race row

The Prime Minister declined to comment on the naming of two members of the monarchy alleged to have raised concerns about Archie’s skin colour.

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

Four police officers injured in ‘disgusting scenes’ at Aston Villa match

West Midlands mayor Andy Street has called for European football chiefs to take ‘strong action’.

Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Speaking to babies in sing-song speech ‘helps them learn language’

Infants learn from rhythmic information – the changing emphasis of syllables in speech, according to scientists.

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