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Ferry company calls for ‘refocused’ attention on pay and conditions

Ferry company calls for ‘refocused’ attention on pay and conditions

Brittany Ferries urged the Government to drive forward legislation.

NHS makes ‘urgent’ call for black blood donors

NHS makes ‘urgent’ call for black blood donors

More donors are needed to treat patients with sickle cell disease.

Nurses start voting on strikes over pay

Nurses start voting on strikes over pay

The Royal College of Nursing is launching its first UK-wide ballot on industrial action.

Service sector breaks from 18 months of growth, survey suggests

Service sector breaks from 18 months of growth, survey suggests

The services PMI score – collated by S&P Global and CIPS – hit 50 in September, down from 50.9 in August.

Scottish Tory leader urges party to unite as he backs under-fire PM

Scottish Tory leader urges party to unite as he backs under-fire PM

Douglas Ross also called for benefits to be increased – but refused to say if that should be in line with inflation.

An ‘everything app’ and free speech issues: How would Elon Musk’s Twitter work?

An ‘everything app’ and free speech issues: How would Elon Musk’s Twitter work?

The Tesla boss has confirmed his intention to go ahead with the purchase after months of sparring with Twitter.

Spring trial for man accused of trying to harm Queen with crossbow

Spring trial for man accused of trying to harm Queen with crossbow

Jaswant Singh Chail was allegedly detained in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day last year when the Queen was in residence.

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed

It is the first time in eight years the most popular boys’ name has not been Oliver, while Olivia topped the girls’ list for the sixth year running.

Dog attack victim named by police

Dog attack victim named by police

Ann Dunn, 65, died at the scene of the incident in Kirkdale, Liverpool, on Monday.

Primal Scream and Dexys stars record song in support of striking railway workers

Primal Scream and Dexys stars record song in support of striking railway workers

RMT leader Mick Lynch will make a guest appearance on the track, with some of his now famous responses to questions from the media.

New car market grows for second month in a row

New car market grows for second month in a row

Registrations of new cars increased by 4.6% compared with the same month in 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Gordon Brown warns of ‘national uprising’ if benefits rise falls short

Gordon Brown warns of ‘national uprising’ if benefits rise falls short

Liz Truss and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng have so far not ruled out such a real-terms cut to benefits.

Rugby chiefs urged to end contact training to reduce motor neurone disease risk

Rugby chiefs urged to end contact training to reduce motor neurone disease risk

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals.

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers

Fresh travel misery for rail passengers

More rail workers are to strike in worsening disputes breaking out in the industry.

Irishman killed fighting in Ukraine

Irishman killed fighting in Ukraine

Rory Mason, from Co Meath, died fighting for Ukraine’s International Legion near the Russian border.

Wolves fan to walk 125 miles from Molineux to Stamford Bridge for charity

Wolves fan to walk 125 miles from Molineux to Stamford Bridge for charity

Manny Singh Kang, 49, will walk from Wolverhampton to Chelsea to raise money for Dementia UK.

Tesco warns over full-year trading pressures as shoppers ‘watch every penny’

Tesco warns over full-year trading pressures as shoppers ‘watch every penny’

The supermarket giant has announced its second pay rise for store staff this year and froze prices on over 1,000 everyday products to help with costs.

Police chiefs in England and Wales say officers will attend all home burglaries

Police chiefs in England and Wales say officers will attend all home burglaries

The National Police Chiefs’ Council said the approach will be implemented ‘as soon as practically possible’.

Widower to take on Mount Kilimanjaro for hospice that helped his wife

Widower to take on Mount Kilimanjaro for hospice that helped his wife

Steve Radcliffe, 42, has tackled 13 challenges this year to raise money for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

How have the papers reacted to the turmoil in the Tory party?

How have the papers reacted to the turmoil in the Tory party?

The Prime Minister will seek to restore Tory morale as she addresses the party conference on Wednesday.

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