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What went wrong at the Confederation of British Industry?

What went wrong at the Confederation of British Industry?

What is the CBI, what has been alleged and what is set to happen next?

Covid-19 no longer a leading cause of death in England and Wales

Covid-19 no longer a leading cause of death in England and Wales

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease was the leading cause of death in 2022.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe faces ‘existential threat’, warns chief executive

Edinburgh Festival Fringe faces ‘existential threat’, warns chief executive

The annual arts event runs for more than three weeks in August.

Modified Botox hope for long-term pain relief for patients with nerve injury

Modified Botox hope for long-term pain relief for patients with nerve injury

The effects of the treatment can last for up to five months without causing paralysis or adverse side effects.

First female director of GCHQ appointed

First female director of GCHQ appointed

Anne Keast-Butler succeeds Sir Jeremy Fleming as head of the Government’s intelligence organisation.

Co Mayo town ‘buzzing’ ahead of Biden visit, says relative of US president

Co Mayo town ‘buzzing’ ahead of Biden visit, says relative of US president

Preparations are under way in Ballina for Friday’s event.

NHS faces ‘unparalleled’ disruption as junior doctors begin four-day strike

NHS faces ‘unparalleled’ disruption as junior doctors begin four-day strike

It is the longest doctors’ strike in the history of the NHS.

Labour targets Sunak’s wife non-dom status in latest attack ad

Labour targets Sunak’s wife non-dom status in latest attack ad

Sir Keir Starmer has defended the ad campaign despite anger from within his own ranks.

Provisional trial date set for 12-year-old accused of murder

Provisional trial date set for 12-year-old accused of murder

The child is also charged with possessing a bladed article.

Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland for anniversary ‘significant’, says Blair

Biden’s visit to Northern Ireland for anniversary ‘significant’, says Blair

The ex-Labour leader spoke of the importance of using ‘the American influence on the process with care and with sensitivity’.

Jo O’Meara and Tina Barrett thank S Club 7 fans after Paul Cattermole’s death

Jo O’Meara and Tina Barrett thank S Club 7 fans after Paul Cattermole’s death

The singer was found dead last Thursday at the age of 46.

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of raping two teenage girls on canal towpath

Boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of raping two teenage girls on canal towpath

The attacks took place between 9.30pm and 10.10pm on Saturday April 8 in Aylesbury, Thames Valley Police said.

Ryan Reynolds: ‘Insane’ that only one football club wins automatic promotion

Ryan Reynolds: ‘Insane’ that only one football club wins automatic promotion

The Hollywood star co-owns Wrexham, who need seven points from their last four games to guarantee they end a 15-year absence from the Football League.

Charity steps up support as suicide rate in construction industry rises

Charity steps up support as suicide rate in construction industry rises

Band of Builders is offering information and help on mental health and other wellbeing issues.

Boy, 17, stabbed to death in east London

Boy, 17, stabbed to death in east London

The teenager was found in Longshaw Road, Chingford, at around 9.20pm on Easter Monday, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sainsbury’s rolls out new Nectar Prices on hundreds of products

Sainsbury’s rolls out new Nectar Prices on hundreds of products

The supermarket giant has shaken up its loyalty programme to provide Nectar cardholders with lower prices and exclusive deals.

CBI sacks director-general Tony Danker after misconduct allegations

CBI sacks director-general Tony Danker after misconduct allegations

The organisation said it had taken the decision following an independent investigation into complaints of workplace misconduct against its boss.

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

SNP members ‘dismayed and quite shocked’ by police probe – Michelle Thomson

Michelle Thomson, who ran Kate Forbes’ leadership campaign, said there needed to be improvements in the SNP’s governance.

TUC sets out public transport investment plan

TUC sets out public transport investment plan

The union organisation said its proposals fill a ‘gaping hole’ in the Government’s recently published net zero strategy.

Fears for patient safety as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

Fears for patient safety as junior doctors begin four-day walkout

An estimated 350,000 appointments, including operations, will be cancelled as a result of the BMA walkout.

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