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What went wrong with TransPennine Express and what happens next?

What went wrong with TransPennine Express and what happens next?

The operator’s services will be nationalised later this month.

Mother admits manslaughter of five-week-old son after paracetamol death

Mother admits manslaughter of five-week-old son after paracetamol death

Ellie Jacobs will be sentenced later in May.

Sophie offers ‘thoughts and prayers’ as motorbike escorting duchess injures OAP

Sophie offers ‘thoughts and prayers’ as motorbike escorting duchess injures OAP

The Metropolitan Police said the motorcycle collided with the pedestrian in west London on Wednesday.

Rishi Sunak ‘may fall short on pledge to halve inflation in 2023’

Rishi Sunak ‘may fall short on pledge to halve inflation in 2023’

A think tank said inflation is expected to drop from its current level to reach 5.4% by the end of the year.

‘Gaffer’ Stormzy makes his Soccer Aid managing debut

‘Gaffer’ Stormzy makes his Soccer Aid managing debut

The music star said it was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to manage the Soccer Aid England side.

ITV sees ongoing falls in ad spend amid tough market

ITV sees ongoing falls in ad spend amid tough market

The broadcaster cautioned over a ‘challenging’ outlook for ad spending and predicted a 12% fall over the three months to the end of June.

TransPennine Express services to be nationalised after months of disruption

TransPennine Express services to be nationalised after months of disruption

Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced the decision to bring the operator’s services under Government control.

Rolls-Royce says trading on track as transformation plan ‘moves at pace’

Rolls-Royce says trading on track as transformation plan ‘moves at pace’

The company said it has also been undertaking a strategic review and will reveal the finding in the second half of 2023.

TransPennine Express services brought under Government control

TransPennine Express services brought under Government control

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said passengers have suffered ‘continuous cancellations’.

Alarm over rise in blood clot deaths as charity calls on NHS to publish data

Alarm over rise in blood clot deaths as charity calls on NHS to publish data

A charity has warned that deaths are higher than expected as it called for more transparency over the work hospitals are doing to reduce risk.

Interest rates expected to rise again – marking the highest level since 2008

Interest rates expected to rise again – marking the highest level since 2008

It would be the 12th consecutive time policymakers at the Bank of England have raised rates.

Interest rates expected to rise again – marking the highest level since 2008

Interest rates expected to rise again – marking the highest level since 2008

It would be the 12th consecutive time policymakers at the Bank of England have raised rates.

Tax wealthy and fossil fuel companies to pay for climate justice, urges charity

Tax wealthy and fossil fuel companies to pay for climate justice, urges charity

Christian Aid said the UK should contribute around 3.5% of the Loss and Damage Fund agreed by the UN to pay for the cost of climate chaos.

Historic England seeks Missing Pieces about important places around the country

Historic England seeks Missing Pieces about important places around the country

It is calling for people to upload photos or stories about any of the more than 400,000 places on the National Heritage List for England.

Eurovision to continue in Liverpool with second semi-final

Eurovision to continue in Liverpool with second semi-final

Fans will flock to the M&S Bank Arena for the live show.

What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s criticism of migration bill features on many front pages.

What the papers say – May 11

What the papers say – May 11

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s criticism of migration bill features on many front pages.

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report into ‘toxic’ culture

Adam Price quits as Plaid Cymru leader after report into ‘toxic’ culture

Adam Price has told Plaid Cymru members he is quitting as leader after a review found a culture of harassment, bullying and misogyny in the party.

Welby locks horns with Government over ‘morally unacceptable’ small boats law

Welby locks horns with Government over ‘morally unacceptable’ small boats law

The church leader is told neither ‘handwringing or bell ringing’ will solve the misery of the channel crossings

Boy, 15, charged with murder after stabbing attack in Dagenham

Boy, 15, charged with murder after stabbing attack in Dagenham

He is to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

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