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Travis Perkins reveals it axed 400 jobs and closed branches to slash costs

Travis Perkins reveals it axed 400 jobs and closed branches to slash costs

The builders’ merchant said the moves came in response to a slowdown in the wider housing market and surging cost inflation.

Yousaf vows expansion of free childcare for one and two-year-olds

Yousaf vows expansion of free childcare for one and two-year-olds

The SNP leadership contender vowed to use his first Budget to expand free provision.

Fledgling airline Norse to serve the most US destinations from Gatwick in summer

Fledgling airline Norse to serve the most US destinations from Gatwick in summer

The increase in Norse’s flights between south-east England and the US signals a ramp-up in competition with legacy carriers such as British Airways.

AI picks out transplant organs ‘with much greater accuracy than humans’

AI picks out transplant organs ‘with much greater accuracy than humans’

A new project is being backed by ministers, NHS Blood and Transplant and the NIHR Blood and Transplant Research Unit.

Sunak visits Northern Ireland to sell ‘important’ post-Brexit deal

Sunak visits Northern Ireland to sell ‘important’ post-Brexit deal

Rishi Sunak said the deal agreed with the European Union addressed the concerns of people in Northern Ireland.

Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence

Family of woman who died in Qatar call for release of evidence

At a UK inquest last year, the coroner criticised the Qatari authorities for the lack of information provided to the inquest.

What the papers say – February 28

What the papers say – February 28

Brexit dominates the front pages.

Northern lights visible over the UK for the second night

Northern lights visible over the UK for the second night

Cloudy skies unfortunately prevented some keen stargazers in England’s south from getting a second glimpse.

Drug dealers targeting boys as young as 13 to work in gangs

Drug dealers targeting boys as young as 13 to work in gangs

British Transport Police are launching a campaign to warn young teenagers in three major cities against getting drawn into drug crime.

Schools closed as teachers across Scotland strike over pay

Schools closed as teachers across Scotland strike over pay

Members of the EIS and NASUWT unions have walked out on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Researchers reveal 11-minute habit that could prevent one in 10 early deaths

Researchers reveal 11-minute habit that could prevent one in 10 early deaths

Researchers looked at results reported in 196 peer-reviewed articles, covering more than 30 million participants.

Transgender rapist Isla Bryson to be sentenced

Transgender rapist Isla Bryson to be sentenced

The 31-year-old was convicted following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow in January.

Grocery price inflation reaches record 17.1%

Grocery price inflation reaches record 17.1%

The figure adds a potential £811 to annual household shopping bills, according to analysts Kantar.

Personal data targeting and cyber attacks linked to China on the rise – report

Personal data targeting and cyber attacks linked to China on the rise – report

The CrowdStrike annual Global Threat Report said the appetite for personal data among cybercriminals was on the rise.

Charities worried about their ability to survive, survey suggests

Charities worried about their ability to survive, survey suggests

Organisations working for the prevention or relief of poverty were ‘particularly likely’ to report an increase in demand for services, the CAF said.

Energy companies bring bid for High Court challenge over Bulb sale

Energy companies bring bid for High Court challenge over Bulb sale

Rival suppliers Scottish Power, British Gas and Eon are questioning the lawfulness of the Government’s decision-making process over the transaction.

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace to receive honour at Windsor Castle

MasterChef host Gregg Wallace to receive honour at Windsor Castle

Wallace, who fronts the cooking show MasterChef alongside John Torode, has been recognised for services to food and charity.

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and partner held as police search for baby

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and partner held as police search for baby

An urgent search operation is underway to find their baby, who has not had any medical attention since birth in early January.

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and partner in police custody

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and partner in police custody

An urgent search operation is underway to find their baby.

Charles Bronson says he can ‘taste freedom’ ahead of public parole hearing

Charles Bronson says he can ‘taste freedom’ ahead of public parole hearing

Bronson features in a new two-part documentary from Channel 4.

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