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Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains

Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains

The Elizabeth line runs between Berkshire and Essex via central London.

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ during Covid

Patrick Vallance concerned at Government’s ‘operational response’ during Covid

The former chief scientific adviser said then-prime minister Boris Johnson had begun to consider lockdown options in February 2020.

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn

Spark EV battery production to prevent decline of UK car industry, MPs warn

A report by the cross-party Business and Trade Committee stated that hundreds of thousands of jobs are at risk.

Police release video footage of raid on large cannabis factory in city centre

Police release video footage of raid on large cannabis factory in city centre

Police executed a search warrant in the early hours of Monday at the building in Winchester city centre and arrested a 54-year-old man.

Misconduct hearing ‘at earliest opportunity’ for officer who shot 28-year-old

Misconduct hearing ‘at earliest opportunity’ for officer who shot 28-year-old

The Met marksman, known as W80, was involved in a lengthy legal battle with a police watchdog over whether they should face a disciplinary hearing.

Just 2% of Black Friday deals were cheapest on the day last year – Which?

Just 2% of Black Friday deals were cheapest on the day last year – Which?

The watchdog said Black Friday deals ‘should be taken with a pinch of salt’.

Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights

Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground.

British Airways boss: UK is being left behind on greener jet fuel production

British Airways boss: UK is being left behind on greener jet fuel production

Chief executive Sean Doyle urged the Government to change its approach to encouraging domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel.

Launch of new I’m A Celebrity series sees viewership fall

Launch of new I’m A Celebrity series sees viewership fall

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage entered the jungle following Matt Hancock’s appearance last year.

Sunak promises tax cuts ahead of crunch autumn statement

Sunak promises tax cuts ahead of crunch autumn statement

The Prime Minister said it would take discipline and the Government would need to decide which cuts to prioritise.

Sarah, Duchess of York co-hosts This Morning

Sarah, Duchess of York co-hosts This Morning

Sarah edited and co-hosted the ITV1 show.

Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment

Treasury rules out changes to pensioners’ winter fuel payment

A Treasury minister ruled out changes after senior Tory John Glen questioned whether the money could be better spent elsewhere.

TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

TfL ‘misled public’ about Ulez benefits, according to leaked draft report

The Advertising Standards Authority launched an investigation after hundreds of complaints that TfL exaggerated the benefits of Ulez.

Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child starve

Sunak tells food summit no parent should ever watch their child starve

Speaking at the Global Food Security Summit in London, Mr Sunak announced a new virtual hub to link UK scientists with global research initiatives.

Shakira settles case with tax authorities in Spain ‘for her kids’

Shakira settles case with tax authorities in Spain ‘for her kids’

Spanish prosecutors had alleged that she failed to pay more than 14.5 million euros (£13 million) between 2012 and 2014.

Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secure release

Brother of British blogger detained in India hopes Cameron can secure release

Jagtar Singh Johal has been detained in India for 2,208 days.

Nigel Farage says injuries will prevent him doing some I’m A Celebrity trials

Nigel Farage says injuries will prevent him doing some I’m A Celebrity trials

The former Ukip and Brexit Party leader will face the first eating trial of the new series alongside YouTuber Nella Rose.

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman to join Microsoft

Mr Altman had reportedly been in talks about returning to the AI firm despite only being removed from post on Friday.

Man arrested following death of woman in ‘domestic-related incident’ in Dewsbury

Man arrested following death of woman in ‘domestic-related incident’ in Dewsbury

Officers were called to the property on Dearnley Street at 6.43pm on Sunday, the force said.

Man arrested after the death of a woman in Dewsbury

Man arrested after the death of a woman in Dewsbury

Officers were called to a property at 6.43pm on Sunday where the woman was found ‘seriously injured’.

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