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Business leaders call for stable policies and urge Government to ‘think again’

Business leaders call for stable policies and urge Government to ‘think again’

Watering down of environmental ambitions creates uncertainty which is bad for attracting investment in the UK, trade bodies said.

BBC boss on Russell Brand’s Radio 2 exit: ‘We’re always going to have questions’

BBC boss on Russell Brand’s Radio 2 exit: ‘We’re always going to have questions’

Tim Davie was the corporation’s director of audio when Brand left his Radio 2 show in 2008 after leaving a ‘lewd’ voicemail for Andrew Sachs.

Inquest into death of officer hit by train adjourned for further inquiries

Inquest into death of officer hit by train adjourned for further inquiries

Sergeant Graham Saville was struck as he attempted to save a distressed man on tracks near Newark, Nottinghamshire, in August.

Oysters returned to Firth of Forth for first time in a century

Oysters returned to Firth of Forth for first time in a century

The Restoration Forth project aims to see 30,000 oysters populate the area.

Cazoo agrees restructuring deal with lenders to cut debts

Cazoo agrees restructuring deal with lenders to cut debts

The online car seller has sealed a debt-for-equity swap on around 630 million dollars (£509 million) of debt.

Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

The hearing is scheduled for November 14 and 15.

London Underground station staff to strike next month over jobs and conditions

London Underground station staff to strike next month over jobs and conditions

The RMT has been locked in a row over cuts it claims will lead to hundreds of job losses.

King and Queen arrive in France at start of three-day state visit

King and Queen arrive in France at start of three-day state visit

Charles and Camilla are visiting Paris and Bordeaux, six months after the trip had to be rescheduled because of rioting in the country.

Teenager who died in police pursuit said Pc wanted to ‘kill him’, inquest told

Teenager who died in police pursuit said Pc wanted to ‘kill him’, inquest told

Kelvin Bainbridge, 19, suffered head injuries after being struck by a police car following a six-minute pursuit in October 2019.

How many electric cars are on UK roads?

How many electric cars are on UK roads?

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that 267,000 new pure battery electric cars were registered last year.

What is behind the fall in UK inflation and what does it mean for households?

What is behind the fall in UK inflation and what does it mean for households?

The Consumer Prices Index fell to 6.7% last month, down from 6.8% in July, according to official figures.

Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Son describes father struggling in sea before drowning during coasteering event

Iain Farrell, 49, died during the activity day near Swanage, Dorset, in May 2019.

Patient’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

Patient’s death after drinking too much water ‘could have been prevented’

The 18-year-old died in hospital after being detained under the Mental Health Act.

Brain mechanism may explain why breastfeeding mothers leak milk when babies cry

Brain mechanism may explain why breastfeeding mothers leak milk when babies cry

Researchers in New York identified the process for the oxytocin release in mother mice.

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

Delaying petrol and diesel car ban will bring UK into line with EU

The bloc includes major car-making nations such as Germany, France and Spain.

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year

Naturally occurring viruses found in the faecal matter of some animals could be included in dressings used to treat diabetic foot ulcers.

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

Man, 36, charged with murdering ‘dearly loved’ church warden

David Parish will appear at Taunton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

Sunak to set out plans on net-zero commitments

The Prime Minister was due to deliver a speech in Downing Street setting out a ‘proportionate’ approach to cutting emissions.

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Teaching assistants taking on second jobs amid cost-of-living pressures – report

Some TAs have left schools in favour of better-paid roles in sectors such as hospitality and retail, senior leaders have said.

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.

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