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Slow trickle of sales as Harry’s book hits shelves after spate of leaks

Slow trickle of sales as Harry’s book hits shelves after spate of leaks

Some royal fans queued from midnight – but just one person was waiting outside Waterstones’ flagship branch in Piccadilly, central London, at 8am.

King to go on first public engagement since release of Harry’s book

King to go on first public engagement since release of Harry’s book

Charles will meet people from charities and voluntary groups in Aberdeenshire on Thursday.

Europe saw hottest summer and second hottest year on record in 2022 – report

Europe saw hottest summer and second hottest year on record in 2022 – report

Figures from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reveal the impacts of climate change on Europe and the world.

Damian Green appointed acting chairman of Commons DCMS Committee

Damian Green appointed acting chairman of Commons DCMS Committee

The former Cabinet minister said there were ‘major policy challenges’ which his committee would scrutinise.

Confiscation hearing against former SNP MP Natalie McGarry postponed

Confiscation hearing against former SNP MP Natalie McGarry postponed

Ms McGarry is serving two years behind bars for embezzlement.

Parents of Briton missing in Ukraine speak of feeling ‘raw’ after disappearance

Parents of Briton missing in Ukraine speak of feeling ‘raw’ after disappearance

The country’s national police said Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, were last seen on Friday.

Shapps supports plan to treat NHS patients in car park cabins

Shapps supports plan to treat NHS patients in car park cabins

Some A&E patients could be treated in temporary units under an emergency plan for the NHS announced by the Health Secretary.

1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

1,200 jobs at risk as Amazon proposes closure of three warehouses

The company has launched consultations over the closure of sites in Hemel Hempstead, Doncaster and Gourock in the west of Scotland.

New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

The Government is introducing a new Bill requiring minimum service levels in key sectors during industrial action.

Teaching unions and Scottish Government still ‘some distance apart’ on pay deal

Teaching unions and Scottish Government still ‘some distance apart’ on pay deal

Primary schools closed on Tuesday as teachers walked out in a dispute over pay, with secondary schools to follow on Wednesday.

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’

Flood warnings issued across Britain amid ‘persistent heavy rain’

The Met Office has issued three yellow rain warnings across England, Wales and Scotland, and a yellow wind warning for the Northern Isles.

AO World ‘cautiously optimistic’ as cost-cutting boosts profits

AO World ‘cautiously optimistic’ as cost-cutting boosts profits

The online electricals retailer upgraded its profit guidance despite another decline in sales for the latest quarter.

Bill to ensure ‘minimum safety levels’ during industrial action being introduced

Bill to ensure ‘minimum safety levels’ during industrial action being introduced

The Government is pressing ahead with controversial plans to ensure minimum levels of service during strikes.

Primary schools shut as teachers strike in pay dispute

Primary schools shut as teachers strike in pay dispute

Teachers at secondary schools will walk out on Wednesday.

Ellen DeGeneres urges Montecito residents to be safe after ‘unprecedented’ rain

Ellen DeGeneres urges Montecito residents to be safe after ‘unprecedented’ rain

The US talk show host and comedian posted a video of herself from near her home, which she shares with spouse Portia de Rossi, beside a rushing river.

What the papers say – January 10

What the papers say – January 10

Harry and the NHS remain front and centre in the papers.

New study to track respiratory viruses

New study to track respiratory viruses

Experts suggest the data will lead to a better understanding of common diseases present in the UK.

‘Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years’

‘Nearly one in five police officers planning to quit in next two years’

The Police Federation of England and Wales, which represents more than 130,000 officers, published the results of its Pay and Morale Survey.

London remains world’s most congested city

London remains world’s most congested city

Drivers in the capital spent an average of 156 hours sitting in traffic in 2022, according to a report by traffic information supplier Inrix.

Fossil fuel money necessary for climate solutions – new Oxford University leader

Fossil fuel money necessary for climate solutions – new Oxford University leader

Professor Irene Tracey said oil companies want to move to clean energy in order to survive.

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