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Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

Labour to vote against ‘reckless’ plan to scrap housebuilding pollution rules

The Opposition party argued there are better ways to build new homes than ‘green lighting water pollution’.

Respiratory health device named UK winner of James Dyson Award

Respiratory health device named UK winner of James Dyson Award

Pleural uses automated physiotherapy to help with combating mucus in the lungs.

Bernard Looney spent entire working life with BP before shock resignation

Bernard Looney spent entire working life with BP before shock resignation

Bernard Looney, who has spent his entire career at BP after joining as an engineer in 1991, resigned as chief executive with immediate effect.

MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

MI5 warned Tories that MP candidates could be Chinese spies – report

The Conservative Party blocked two MP hopefuls from its candidates list due to the espionage concerns.

Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal and said that three Libyan Red Crescent volunteers lost their lives while trying to save others.

Tony Blair urges Labour not to resort to taxing and spending

Tony Blair urges Labour not to resort to taxing and spending

The former premier said criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s policy offering as too bland was ‘nonsense’.

New iPhone 15 a crowd pleaser, experts say

New iPhone 15 a crowd pleaser, experts say

The iPhone 15 range will go on sale in the UK next week.

Michelle Donelan AI speech disrupted by climate protesters

Michelle Donelan AI speech disrupted by climate protesters

The Science Secretary was speaking at a technology conference when activists staged their protest.

Meghan makes impromptu speech after joining Harry at Invictus Games

Meghan makes impromptu speech after joining Harry at Invictus Games

The Duchess of Sussex told the audience she wants to bring her own children to the games one day.

Labour accused of blocking plans to boost housebuilding

Labour accused of blocking plans to boost housebuilding

Minister Michael Gove said the Opposition party is ‘seeking to end the dream of homeownership for thousands of families by playing politics’.

All the key announcements from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

All the key announcements from Apple’s iPhone 15 event

The tech giant has announced an iPhone range with boosted camera systems as well as made a number of sustainability-driven changes.

Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit

Thousands of jobs and millions in funding announced for NI ahead of summit

Wednesday’s investment summit will see 200 international delegates visit Belfast.

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

Nottingham NHS trust chief executive says improved rating ‘not good enough’

The trust was deemed to have improved its maternity services following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Chief executive Bernard Looney resigns – BP statement in full

Chief executive Bernard Looney resigns – BP statement in full

The board received allegations about his conduct in May 2022.

Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

Chelsea Pensioner Mike Smith flew in the rear of one of two Second World War Spitfires flying over Sussex during an event for military veterans.

BP boss resigns over disclosures about past relationships with colleagues

BP boss resigns over disclosures about past relationships with colleagues

The Irishman, 53, took the role as chief executive of the oil giant in February 2020.

Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

Laughing gas ban step closer as MPs vote to make nitrous oxide Class C substance

Dealers and users could face jail time and unlimited fines under new measures which are expected to come into force by the end of the year.

Kate to take on Royal Navy helicopter simulator during air base visit

Kate to take on Royal Navy helicopter simulator during air base visit

The Princess of Wales is set to be shown around Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, one of the busiest military airfields in the UK.

Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch

Apple confirms iPhone 15 USB-C port switch

The tech giant also made a number of environmental announcements as it unveiled its latest devices.

Physiotherapy staff in Northern Ireland vote to strike over pay

Physiotherapy staff in Northern Ireland vote to strike over pay

Almost nine out of 10 members voted yes to strike action on a turnout of 55%.

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