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Environment Secretary calls on pet food makers to help customers as costs rise

Environment Secretary calls on pet food makers to help customers as costs rise

SNP MP Allan Dorans said the rising cost of dog food is causing ‘deep concern’.

Strikes to protect patients as NHS ‘at breaking point’, says junior doctor

Strikes to protect patients as NHS ‘at breaking point’, says junior doctor

A 25-year-old working in her first foundation year in Essex, who did not wish to be named, said the move comes as NHS workers reach ‘burnout’.

Fresh talks in Brussels over Northern Ireland Protocol amid delays in deal

Fresh talks in Brussels over Northern Ireland Protocol amid delays in deal

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris will attend talks in Belgium on Thursday.

In Pictures: How Kyiv is surviving one year on from Russian invasion of Ukraine

In Pictures: How Kyiv is surviving one year on from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Friday February 24 marks a year since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine on the orders of Vladimir Putin.

Bank policymaker says pausing interest rate rises ‘risks worst of both worlds’

Bank policymaker says pausing interest rate rises ‘risks worst of both worlds’

Catherine Mann said it is too soon to stop tightening monetary policy.

First glimpse inside fire-damaged children’s science museum

First glimpse inside fire-damaged children’s science museum

The fire at We The Curious in Bristol was started when a solar panel on the roof of the building was damaged by birds and triggered a fault.

Consumers should see ‘significant volumes’ of British tomatoes by end of March

Consumers should see ‘significant volumes’ of British tomatoes by end of March

The British Tomato Growers Association said shortages are mainly down to a lack of imports but the local growing season is due to begin soon.

Police Scotland chief Sir Iain Livingstone to retire this summer

Police Scotland chief Sir Iain Livingstone to retire this summer

He announced his decision during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority on Thursday.

Ukrainian fears becoming ‘refugee in her own country’ if she returns

Ukrainian fears becoming ‘refugee in her own country’ if she returns

Sabina Artemieva, herself a refugee, is helping other Ukrainians settle in the UK.

Environment Secretary says people could work more hours to pay for food

Environment Secretary says people could work more hours to pay for food

Therese Coffey noted inflation is ‘really tough at the moment’ and outlined support schemes in place.

Highest number of new home registrations in 15 years recorded in 2022

Highest number of new home registrations in 15 years recorded in 2022

The National House Building Council said the final quarter of the year was challenging after a strong first half.

Chris Kamara petitions Downing Street to change pensions rules for dying patients

Chris Kamara petitions Downing Street to change pensions rules for dying patients

The 65-year-old Ninja Warrior presenter said ‘people shouldn’t be allowed to die in poverty’.

Lorry driver denies causing pensioner’s death by careless driving

Lorry driver denies causing pensioner’s death by careless driving

Trevor Biddiscome entered his plea at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Off-duty police officer shot in front of young son in ‘callous attack’

Off-duty police officer shot in front of young son in ‘callous attack’

The dissident republican group the New IRA are the ‘primary focus’ of the police investigation into the shooting at a sports complex in Omagh.

DCI John Caldwell: The senior officer who led several high-profile murder probes

DCI John Caldwell: The senior officer who led several high-profile murder probes

The detective was gunned down in Omagh on Wednesday night and remains in a critical condition.

NI political leaders: No tolerance for such attacks by the enemies of our peace

NI political leaders: No tolerance for such attacks by the enemies of our peace

The senior detective remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Consumer confidence in surprise rebound from historic lows

Consumer confidence in surprise rebound from historic lows

GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index rose by a significant seven points in February but remains at a “severely depressed” negative 38.

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

UK asylum backlog hits new record of 160,000

The figure is 60% up from 100,564 for the same period in 2021.

Aviation regulator has ‘got it wrong’ on charges, warns Heathrow boss

Aviation regulator has ‘got it wrong’ on charges, warns Heathrow boss

Outgoing chief executive John Holland-Kaye said the Civil Aviation Authority has made an error in deciding what airports can charge airlines.

Sir Keir Starmer admits achieving economic growth pledge will be ‘tough’

Sir Keir Starmer admits achieving economic growth pledge will be ‘tough’

The Labour leader has unveiled five ‘missions’ outlining his plans for government if the party wins the next election.

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