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‘Absolute madness’ stalker to be freed despite parole panel deeming it unsafe

‘Absolute madness’ stalker to be freed despite parole panel deeming it unsafe

Gareth Wyn Jones is due for automatic release in February even though a Parole Board panel found this month that he is not safe to be freed.

UK economy ‘found its feet again’ as business activity returns to growth

UK economy ‘found its feet again’ as business activity returns to growth

The closely followed flash PMI survey showed a reading of 50.1 for November, higher than the 48.7 figure seen in October.

Sunak urged to ‘act now’ by Tory MPs as net migration hits record 745,000

Sunak urged to ‘act now’ by Tory MPs as net migration hits record 745,000

The Prime Minister was urged to ‘act now’ by MPs on the right of the party.

Under-fire Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry next week

Under-fire Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry next week

The former health secretary will appear before the Covid-19 inquiry in a major week of hearings.

Lidl launches Christmas jumper rental service

Lidl launches Christmas jumper rental service

For the first time, customers can rent the entire archive of Lidl Christmas jumpers on the fashion rental app By Rotation.

Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies

Large-scale carbon capture an ‘illusion’ for oil and gas companies

The International Energy Agency wants the fossil fuel industry to cut production and emissions and invest in renewable power.

Restoring ‘fractured’ contract between parents and schools likely to take years

Restoring ‘fractured’ contract between parents and schools likely to take years

The impact of the broken links with families can be seen in lower school attendance and poorer pupil behaviour, Ofsted boss suggests.

Nissan to commit to making new electric car models in Sunderland – reports

Nissan to commit to making new electric car models in Sunderland – reports

The Japanese carmaker will announce on Friday that its new electric Qashqai and Juke models will be made at the site, according to reports.

Tax cuts give voters ‘clear choice’ at election – Hunt

Tax cuts give voters ‘clear choice’ at election – Hunt

The Chancellor defended his tax cuts after economists warned they would pile pressure on strained public services.

Taps turned on at nature reserve to create winter wetland habitat for birds

Taps turned on at nature reserve to create winter wetland habitat for birds

Conservationists opened taps at the site in Cambridgeshire to divert water to provide a habitat for wildfowl.

Hunt brushes off Anderson’s idea to send asylum seekers to Orkney

Hunt brushes off Anderson’s idea to send asylum seekers to Orkney

The comments came a week after the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

Net migration hit record level of 745,000 in 2022, revised estimate shows

Net migration hit record level of 745,000 in 2022, revised estimate shows

The previous estimate for the year to December 2022 had been 606,000, but the ONS has since revised this upwards.

FirstGroup swings to a loss after pension costs but backs full-year outlook

FirstGroup swings to a loss after pension costs but backs full-year outlook

The rail operator said that adjusted profit rose in the first six months of the year.

Full list of 19 NatWest and RBS branches due to close

Full list of 19 NatWest and RBS branches due to close

It adds to hundreds of bank closures announced this year.

NatWest and RBS announce closure of another 19 branches

NatWest and RBS announce closure of another 19 branches

So far this year, 578 branch closures have been announced by UK high street banks.

‘My brother’s dreams of being a footballer ended in the English Channel’

‘My brother’s dreams of being a footballer ended in the English Channel’

A crossing in November 2021 resulted in the deaths of at least 27 people after the inflatable boat they were in capsized.

Nella Rose accuses Nigel Farage of wanting people like her ‘gone’ from UK

Nella Rose accuses Nigel Farage of wanting people like her ‘gone’ from UK

During the latest episode, jockey Frankie Dettori and retired professional boxer Tony Bellew were announced as late arrivals.

Virgin Money ramps up cost cutting as it unveils £130m plan to fight cyber crime

Virgin Money ramps up cost cutting as it unveils £130m plan to fight cyber crime

The lender said it would need to cut costs by £200 million a year, up from £175 million previously, to pay for the investment plans.

Lord Cameron visiting Israel following announcement of truce in war with Hamas

Lord Cameron visiting Israel following announcement of truce in war with Hamas

The former prime minister arrived in Israel amid uncertainty about when the pause in the fighting will begin.

Friends target rowing world record to raise awareness of mental health challenge

Friends target rowing world record to raise awareness of mental health challenge

Isaac Kenyon, Graham Moore and Alex Pierrot aim to set a record to raise money for Movember.

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