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Cash usage has grown for first time in a decade, British Retail Consortium finds

Cash usage has grown for first time in a decade, British Retail Consortium finds

Faced with rising living costs, cash has been a useful tool for some people to manage their finances and track day-to-day spending, the BRC said.

TV executive Samir Shah is Government’s choice for next BBC chairman

TV executive Samir Shah is Government’s choice for next BBC chairman

Dr Shah is currently chief executive of award-winning production company Juniper TV.

Countries to be taken off gender recognition list over ‘less rigorous systems’

Countries to be taken off gender recognition list over ‘less rigorous systems’

Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch said the change was ‘long overdue’, with the list last updated in 2011.

Earlier hospital admission could have saved my fiance, woman tells Covid inquiry

Earlier hospital admission could have saved my fiance, woman tells Covid inquiry

Constance McCready gave evidence to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry on Wednesday about her partner Jim Russell.

Vertical farm unveiled to grow crops and reduce water use in extreme climates

Vertical farm unveiled to grow crops and reduce water use in extreme climates

Being built in Dubai, it will feature hundreds of 12-metre growth towers spread over a vast area.

Academics say universities will ‘suffer’ from government’s migration measures

Academics say universities will ‘suffer’ from government’s migration measures

A professor and a doctor who came to the UK from overseas said the scientific community will be negatively impacted by the new measures.

Junior doctor strikes at Christmas ‘wrong’, says Rishi Sunak

Junior doctor strikes at Christmas ‘wrong’, says Rishi Sunak

The Prime Minister criticised the announcement by the BMA to take industrial action in England later this month and in January.

Boris Johnson admits ‘underestimating’ threat of Covid in early days of pandemic

Boris Johnson admits ‘underestimating’ threat of Covid in early days of pandemic

The former prime minister said there was not a ‘loud enough klaxon of alarm’ during the early stages of the pandemic.

Three more days of public transport worker strikes in Northern Ireland planned

Three more days of public transport worker strikes in Northern Ireland planned

Strike action will take place on December 15, 16 and 22.

Zinc shows promise as treatment for thrush – study

Zinc shows promise as treatment for thrush – study

Around three quarters of women develop the infection at least once in their lifetime.

Man who won £1m on lottery phone game may buy steam train with winnings

Man who won £1m on lottery phone game may buy steam train with winnings

Neil Leighton, 24, is planning to keep his part-time job despite becoming a millionaire.

Youth handed life sentence for murdering teenage ‘peacemaker’

Youth handed life sentence for murdering teenage ‘peacemaker’

The 16-year-old defendant was told he would serve a minimum term of 15 years.

Government not trying to ‘delve into’ pensioners’ bank accounts, MPs told

Government not trying to ‘delve into’ pensioners’ bank accounts, MPs told

A committee chair expressed surprise at powers he said would allow Government to look into the accounts of state pensioners.

Sunak defends Rwanda deal as Starmer mocks it as a ‘gimmick’

Sunak defends Rwanda deal as Starmer mocks it as a ‘gimmick’

Sir Keir Starmer said the Rwanda deal gives ‘hundreds of millions of pounds for nothing in return’.

Woman described as ‘beautiful soul’ killed in east London shooting

Woman described as ‘beautiful soul’ killed in east London shooting

The 42-year-old, named locally as Lianne Gordon, died in Vine Close, Hackney on Tuesday.

Abortion access in Northern Ireland ‘a right but not a reality’ – Amnesty

Abortion access in Northern Ireland ‘a right but not a reality’ – Amnesty

The group said four years after the decriminalisation of abortion, barriers to accessing an abortion remain.

Starmer branded Margaret Thatcher ‘fan boy’ for praising former Tory PM

Starmer branded Margaret Thatcher ‘fan boy’ for praising former Tory PM

Labour leader Sir Keir was mocked by Conservative MPs during Prime Minister’s Questions after he recently praised Baroness Thatcher.

Fresh disruption to train services as drivers strike again

Fresh disruption to train services as drivers strike again

Trains to Heathrow will be among those affected by the industrial action.

Carpet fitter murdered ex and ‘callously dumped’ her body in lay-by, trial told

Carpet fitter murdered ex and ‘callously dumped’ her body in lay-by, trial told

Darren Hall denies murdering Sarah Henshaw in June.

TUC accuses government of ignoring recommendations on new strikes law

TUC accuses government of ignoring recommendations on new strikes law

Unions are campaigning against the new minimum service levels regulations.

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