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Scientists identify dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animal

Scientists identify dinosaur with the longest neck ever seen in an animal

With a neck that is 15 metres long, Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum might be a record-holder, researchers said.

Hunt promises ‘growth Budget’ with improving economy

Hunt promises ‘growth Budget’ with improving economy

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has maintained help with energy bills and is expected to offer parents extra support with childcare costs.

Government asks grid operator to extend life of emergency coal plants

Government asks grid operator to extend life of emergency coal plants

Coal plants that were set to close last year were kept online amid the energy crisis.

Local BBC TV and radio services face disruption as staff begin 24-hour strike

Local BBC TV and radio services face disruption as staff begin 24-hour strike

Around 1,000 journalists are expected to walk out as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivers his Spring Budget.

FTSE 100 slumps to lowest level this year as bank stock sell-off worsens

FTSE 100 slumps to lowest level this year as bank stock sell-off worsens

The blue-chip index was trading about 2.5% lower on Wednesday, ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget.

Hundreds of picket lines as strikes threaten to overshadow Budget

Hundreds of picket lines as strikes threaten to overshadow Budget

The disputes are over pay, jobs, pensions, conditions and cuts, with warnings of more strikes if they are not resolved.

Technology tycoon facing extradition to US mounts appeal bid

Technology tycoon facing extradition to US mounts appeal bid

Two judges began hearing Mike Lynch’s challenge at a High Court hearing in London on Wednesday.

BBC to apologise directly to Claudia Lawrence’s mother over licence fee letters

BBC to apologise directly to Claudia Lawrence’s mother over licence fee letters

The 35-year-old disappeared almost 14 years ago on March 18 2009.

Users ‘create games in seconds’ as OpenAI’s new GPT gets top marks in bar exam

Users ‘create games in seconds’ as OpenAI’s new GPT gets top marks in bar exam

The new model, GPT-4, is able to handle ‘much more nuanced instructions’ than its predecessor, its creators said.

An Irish Goodbye Oscar winners aim to ‘bask in success’ with cinema tour

An Irish Goodbye Oscar winners aim to ‘bask in success’ with cinema tour

The Academy Award-winning short film will be shown at cinemas across Ireland.

UK falls down global ranks for life expectancy – analysis

UK falls down global ranks for life expectancy – analysis

Academics examined life expectancies around the world from 1952 to 2021.

Live: Starmer and unions react to Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Budget

Live: Starmer and unions react to Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Budget

Follow all the latest updates from the Budget here.

Swimming pools group appeals to Scottish Government for cash to stay afloat

Swimming pools group appeals to Scottish Government for cash to stay afloat

Community Leisure UK is concerned some facilities might have to close as energy costs and other bills surge.

Households ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite Energy Price Guarantee extension

Households ‘not out of the woods yet’ despite Energy Price Guarantee extension

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the EPG, which limits a typical household energy bill to £2,500, will be extended for another three months.

John Lewis Partnership appoints first chief executive

John Lewis Partnership appoints first chief executive

Former Hovis boss Nish Kankiwala will take up the role on March 27.

‘This can’t go on’, says civil service union as staff walk out

‘This can’t go on’, says civil service union as staff walk out

More than 130,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are on strike across the UK in their campaign for better pay.

Teenager charged and two men arrested over funeral drive-by shooting

Teenager charged and two men arrested over funeral drive-by shooting

Alrico Martin will appear in court accused of possession of a shotgun with intent to endanger life and six counts of conspiracy to wound with intent.

Zara parent firm Inditex posts jump in profit as shoppers return to stores

Zara parent firm Inditex posts jump in profit as shoppers return to stores

The world’s largest fashion group revealed that earnings increased by a fifth to 8.6 billion euros (£7.6 billion) in 2022.

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at train operators will walk out in a long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Trainline reveals rail strike sales hit of up to £6m a day

Trainline reveals rail strike sales hit of up to £6m a day

The group said industrial action meant annual ticket sales were below its guidance for growth of between 18% and 27%.

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