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Tata Steel confirms plans to close blast furnaces at South Wales plant

Tata Steel confirms plans to close blast furnaces at South Wales plant

About 2,800 jobs will go over the next 18 months.

Stick with us and there will be more tax cuts to come, Sunak tells voters

Stick with us and there will be more tax cuts to come, Sunak tells voters

It comes after Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the ‘direction of travel’ was for the UK to emulate successful low-tax economies.

Proportion of children who have received MMR vaccine, by local area

Proportion of children who have received MMR vaccine, by local area

There are sharp differences in vaccine coverage across the country.

Gold coins found in pillowcases and sock raise £118k at auction

Gold coins found in pillowcases and sock raise £118k at auction

The haul spanned from Queen Victoria’s reign to the 21st century.

You can’t justify a salary of that size, says £4.5m boss of British Gas owner

You can’t justify a salary of that size, says £4.5m boss of British Gas owner

Chris O’Shea said there is no point trying to justify such a large pay packet when the average UK salary is closer to £30,000.

17th century portrait of King William III to go under the hammer in Belfast

17th century portrait of King William III to go under the hammer in Belfast

The artwork has been valued at between £30,000-£40,000.

Kingspan has consistently evaded responsibilities over Grenfell, says Gove

Kingspan has consistently evaded responsibilities over Grenfell, says Gove

The Housing Secretary said the company gives capitalism a bad name.

Sunak ‘determined’ to pass Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown

Sunak ‘determined’ to pass Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown

Many peers have already expressed deep unease about the plan, with ministers braced for a battle with the Upper House over the Bill.

Northern Mayors call on Government to drop Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill

Northern Mayors call on Government to drop Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill

The legislation is due to be debated in Parliament on Monday.

Storm Isha will bring strong winds and heavy rain, Met Office says

Storm Isha will bring strong winds and heavy rain, Met Office says

Forecasters said there was a risk to life in coastal areas from large waves and debris being blown inland.

Hunt for new mum after baby found in shopping bag

Hunt for new mum after baby found in shopping bag

The child is said to be safe and well.

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape

Serving Metropolitan Police officer charged with rape

Sergeant Leo Boateng, who is attached to the Central West Basic Command Unit, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday.

Fujitsu boss says company determined to ‘get to the truth wherever it lays’

Fujitsu boss says company determined to ‘get to the truth wherever it lays’

Paul Patterson reiterated his apology to subpostmasters when he gave evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Friday.

Rail maintenance workers to strike in pay dispute

Rail maintenance workers to strike in pay dispute

Maintenance engineers will walk out for five days from January 27 at sites in Doncaster, Bounds Green in London and Craigentinny in Scotland.

Mother takes legal action against health board over child’s long Covid treatment

Mother takes legal action against health board over child’s long Covid treatment

Helen Goss claims NHS Grampian has not provided the care her 11-year-old daughter Anna requires.

National ‘call to action’ needed to prevent spread of measles – health chief

National ‘call to action’ needed to prevent spread of measles – health chief

Vaccination rates have been dropping nationwide but there is particular concern about some regions.

Sister of two-year-old Bronson Battersby says she does not blame social services

Sister of two-year-old Bronson Battersby says she does not blame social services

Melanie Battersby also welcomed a review to see if there were missed opportunities to save the toddler and his father, Kenneth.

Arts important in humanising injustice, says Grenfell campaigner

Arts important in humanising injustice, says Grenfell campaigner

Edward Daffarn said the Post Office drama made him understand how important TV and plays are to keeping issues in the public consciousness.

Controlled explosion carried out at homeless hostel where man died in a blast

Controlled explosion carried out at homeless hostel where man died in a blast

The explosion was confined to one room within the hostel and there were no other injuries.

Christmas was quiet for British shops, new data suggests

Christmas was quiet for British shops, new data suggests

Retail sales volumes fell by 3.2% in December, data from the ONS show.

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