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Sunak chats to farming apprentices on back of net-zero announcement

Sunak chats to farming apprentices on back of net-zero announcement

The Prime Minister said the changes he had announced were ‘particularly important for our rural and farming communities’.

In Pictures: King delivers historic address to French senate

In Pictures: King delivers historic address to French senate

Queen Camilla and Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, launched a new Franco-British literary prize.

Rupert Murdoch to retire as Fox and News Corp chairman

Rupert Murdoch to retire as Fox and News Corp chairman

The businessman is set to be replaced in the role at both companies by his son Lachlan.

Ministers need to prevent dress code imposition on Muslim women, says think tank

Ministers need to prevent dress code imposition on Muslim women, says think tank

A report recommends the Government should provide clearer guidance to schools regarding dress codes and religious attire.

Hospital watchdog takes action against NHS trust over patient safety concerns

Hospital watchdog takes action against NHS trust over patient safety concerns

The Care Quality Commission made unannounced visits to Brooklands hospital in Birmingham due to ‘concerns about the quality of services’.

Five Bulgarians charged with spying for Russia

Five Bulgarians charged with spying for Russia

They are accused of conspiring to gather information that would be useful to an enemy between August 2020 and February this year.

Limits on sales of polluting cars set to go ahead

Limits on sales of polluting cars set to go ahead

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is expected to announce shortly that by 2030 at least 80% of new cars sold by manufacturers must be zero emission.

Can we give plants advance warning of dangers by ‘talking’ to them?

Can we give plants advance warning of dangers by ‘talking’ to them?

Early laboratory experiments with tobacco demonstrated that a plant’s natural defence mechanism can be activated by using light.

UK gives £160m to global net zero efforts as domestic pledges curbed

UK gives £160m to global net zero efforts as domestic pledges curbed

The money for developing nations comes a day after the Prime Minister delayed a number of goals designed to help the UK achieve net zero by 2050.

Queen takes on French president’s wife in game of table tennis

Queen takes on French president’s wife in game of table tennis

Camilla showed her competitive side while the King met sporting stars in Paris.

Rate hike pause ‘will offer some relief to those struggling with housing costs’

Rate hike pause ‘will offer some relief to those struggling with housing costs’

The rate pause brings relief to mortgage holders but some finance experts suggested the best cash savings deals may not be around for much longer.

Disinformation and dishonesty ‘has created the need for pure impartiality’

Disinformation and dishonesty ‘has created the need for pure impartiality’

Deborah Turness reflected on the role of impartiality within news outlets alongside GB News and Sky bosses at the Royal Television Society conference.

Mother calls on Government to go much further on XL bully ban

Mother calls on Government to go much further on XL bully ban

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Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts

Dublin Airport ‘categorically denies’ Ryanair’s claims after winter flight cuts

Ryanair said it is cutting its winter 2023/2024 schedule at Dublin Airport in response to increased charges.

Construction industry leaders launch coalition to improve diversity in sector

Construction industry leaders launch coalition to improve diversity in sector

Eleven companies and trade organisations, including Travis Perkins and Wolseley, have launched the Construction Inclusion Coalition.

Novice runner completes seven marathons in seven days for wild fish charity

Novice runner completes seven marathons in seven days for wild fish charity

Student Lucca Froud ran 200 miles from London to Paris to raise money for a charity which campaigns to protect fish and their waters.

Union urges MoD to resolve row with striking workers after forklift incident

Union urges MoD to resolve row with striking workers after forklift incident

The vehicle spun off a road at DM Beith in North Ayrshire while being driven by a soldier covering for staff who have walked out.

Water firms’ complaints processes labelled ‘a sham’ by bill boycotters

Water firms’ complaints processes labelled ‘a sham’ by bill boycotters

In an open letter to the Environment Secretary, around 50 customers from seven water companies said they have no effective way of challenging firms.

Team set up after Savile case works with Met Police following Brand allegations

Team set up after Savile case works with Met Police following Brand allegations

Police have urged people to report any allegations.

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

The 24-year-old died in Streatham Hill, south east London, last September 6.

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