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‘Worrying’ rise in ambulance running costs

‘Worrying’ rise in ambulance running costs

Fuel and insurance bills have added more than £10 million to the cost of running ambulances in five years.

Chase UK aims for profit in 2025 as digital bank grows ‘rapidly’

Chase UK aims for profit in 2025 as digital bank grows ‘rapidly’

The digital bank, owned by US giant JP Morgan, has amassed more than two million customers since launching in Britain in 2021.

Youngster wins year’s supply of crisps she campaigned to have back on shelves

Youngster wins year’s supply of crisps she campaigned to have back on shelves

Grace, 10, from Edinburgh, wrote to Taylors Snacks managing director to ask him to make haggis and black pepper crisps available all year round.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

A variety of stories feature across Britain’s front pages.

Civil service needed ‘culture shock’ to tackle asylum backlog, says ex-minister

Civil service needed ‘culture shock’ to tackle asylum backlog, says ex-minister

Robert Jenrick said stronger efforts were required to stop small boat arrivals in the first instance.

UK ‘ready to support Japan’ after major earthquakes, Sunak says

UK ‘ready to support Japan’ after major earthquakes, Sunak says

The Prime Minister said his thoughts were with those impacted by the quakes that had ’caused such terrible damage’.

Pensioner arrested after pedestrian hit by car on New Year’s Day

Pensioner arrested after pedestrian hit by car on New Year’s Day

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries on New Year’s Day after he was hit by a car.

Family of boy, 16, killed in New Year’s Eve Primrose Hill stabbing ‘distraught’

Family of boy, 16, killed in New Year’s Eve Primrose Hill stabbing ‘distraught’

Harry Pitman’s older sister reportedly said his heartbroken mother could not bear to take the dinner he was supposed to eat out of the oven.

Labour announces ‘Tory tax calculator’ ahead of national insurance cut

Labour announces ‘Tory tax calculator’ ahead of national insurance cut

The Opposition party says voters will still be worse off even after the main rate of national insurance is reduced to 10% on January 6.

Murder investigation after ‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ shot dead outside pub

Murder investigation after ‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ shot dead outside pub

Police Scotland said the fatal shooting in Granton appeared to be a “targeted incident” and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Woman remanded in custody in UK accused of murdering her children in Colorado

Woman remanded in custody in UK accused of murdering her children in Colorado

Kimberlee Singler’s nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son were found dead at a property in the US on December 19.

‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

Entertainers hailed in 2024 across the city centre during London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

Teenage boy killed in Primrose Hill stabbing on New Year’s Eve named

Teenage boy killed in Primrose Hill stabbing on New Year’s Eve named

Harry Pitman, 16, was fatally stabbed shortly before midnight at the busy viewpoint.

Tributes after two women found dead in house

Tributes after two women found dead in house

A 68-year-old man was arrested after the bodies of Joyce and Karen Wilshaw, aged 91 and 63, were found at their home in Cheadle, Staffordshire.

Shoppers baffled by supermarkets selling Easter eggs

Shoppers baffled by supermarkets selling Easter eggs

Some social media users reported seeing Easter eggs on shelves as early as December 24.

‘Widely wet’ start to the new year forecast

‘Widely wet’ start to the new year forecast

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and wind for large parts of England and Wales on Tuesday.

‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ is ‘shot dead outside pub’ on New Year’s Eve

‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ is ‘shot dead outside pub’ on New Year’s Eve

Marc Webley is believed to have been killed outside the Anchor Inn shortly before midnight.

In Pictures: Revellers take the plunge with New Year’s Day dip in icy waters

In Pictures: Revellers take the plunge with New Year’s Day dip in icy waters

People also enjoyed a street parade in London on the first day of 2024.

Man charged with attempted murder of female police officers appears in court

Man charged with attempted murder of female police officers appears in court

Declan Diedrick was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder and one of possession of a knife after an incident in Harlow.

Thousands of asylum seekers await decision but Government says backlog cleared

Thousands of asylum seekers await decision but Government says backlog cleared

The Home Office said all legacy cases have now been reviewed, with 86,800 decisions made.

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