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Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

Teachers and NHS workers are among those living in households experiencing food insecurity.

Jeremy Vine show prompts thousands of complaints over junior doctors’ pay debate

Jeremy Vine show prompts thousands of complaints over junior doctors’ pay debate

Ofcom is considering whether to launch an investigation following the broadcast on March 13.

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

Teacher vacancies in schools ‘substantially higher’ than before the pandemic

A lack of availability of home-working for teachers may represent a threat to the attractiveness of the profession, the report suggests.

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Boy, 14, on trial for murder shouted ‘I’m gonna wet you’, court told

Tomasz Oleszak, also 14, suffered a fatal stab wound while he was with a group of young people in a nature park in Gateshead last October.

Starmer: Wrecked policing means rapists and burglars walk streets with impunity

Starmer: Wrecked policing means rapists and burglars walk streets with impunity

The Labour leader said 96% of theft and burglary cases did not end up going before the courts.

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

World Porridge Making Championship applications now open

Contestants will compete to win the Golden Spurtle.

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

25 injured as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Troubles legacy approach cannot be imposed on Northern Ireland – Labour

Chris Heaton-Harris faced calls to take a ‘different approach’ if Northern Ireland’s political parties continue to oppose the Legacy Bill.

Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

Boss of British Gas owner sees pay increase fivefold to £4.5m

Chris O’Shea’s remuneration package rose significantly last year, partly because he had waived his right to a bonus the year before.

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

Colum Eastwood calls for ‘political courage’ in supporting Windsor Framework

The SDLP leader said the benefits of the framework outweighed concerns over how the Stormont brake would operate in practice.

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Starmer promises plans to cut violent crime and increase trust in policing

Sir Keir Starmer will pledge to tackle violence against women and girls with specialist rape units and domestic abuse advisers.

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

Nature should be prioritised in public decision-making and farming, says panel

A citizens’ assembly of 100 people has set out a list of urgent recommendations for the recovery of nature in the UK.

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Police must reject rules which would withhold names of suspects – media chiefs

Proposals by the College of Policing would see police forces no longer automatically name people charged with some crimes, including child sex abuse.

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

Surprise inflation jump ‘wipes out flexibility for Bank on interest rates’

The unexpected jump in UK inflation in February could make it harder for the Bank to justify pausing its prolonged cycle of rate hikes, say experts.

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Who is Lord Justice Haddon-Cave?

The 67-year-old will be leading the investigation into alleged unlawful killings by British Armed Forces.

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

Fever-Tree to raise prices after glass bottle costs rocket

The tonic and mixer maker said it will pass ‘some’ of its inflationary pressure onto customers through higher pricing.

Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

Johnson partygate probe: What have we learned and what comes next?

Boris Johnson will fight for his political future when he appears before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday.

Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal

Sunak facing rebellion from Tory hardliners over Stormont brake deal

The European Research Group of Tory MPs said it is ‘strongly recommending’ its members to oppose the regulations.

Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition

Johnson warned he risks looking like ‘pound shop Farage’ with Brexit opposition

The former prime minister has said he plans to vote against the Stormont brake element of Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework.

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests

The condition is known as misophonia, and is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people.

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