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Government under pressure from Labour and economists on cost of living squeeze

Government under pressure from Labour and economists on cost of living squeeze

Labour will launch its local election campaign on Thursday with analysis that households will be £2,620 worse off.

Thousands of women report feeling unsafe at night

Thousands of women report feeling unsafe at night

The Metropolitan Police said it has received 3,272 reports of people feeling unsafe in the capital since September.

British Airways flights from Heathrow delayed or cancelled after technical issue

British Airways flights from Heathrow delayed or cancelled after technical issue

Dozens of flights from Heathrow’s Terminal 5 were delayed by up to five hours on Wednesday.

Snow, hail, ice and cold set for parts of England and Scotland

Snow, hail, ice and cold set for parts of England and Scotland

A Met Office yellow weather warning for ice states that ‘snow and hail showers could lead to icy surfaces, with possible travel disruption’.

Queen presents honours to Philip’s loyal aides at special private investitures

Queen presents honours to Philip’s loyal aides at special private investitures

The monarch received staff who devoted years of service to her beloved husband the day after she gathered in Westminster Abbey in remembrance.

Tories becoming an English nationalist party, says DUP MP

Tories becoming an English nationalist party, says DUP MP

DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr said he felt the days were ‘long gone’ since he had trusted a politician.

EV chargers should be just as important as petrol stations, says MP

EV chargers should be just as important as petrol stations, says MP

Sir Bill Wiggin noted the Government has already invested heavily in developing a network of fast chargers across the UK.

Former Thames Valley Police officer pleads guilty to misconduct in public office

Former Thames Valley Police officer pleads guilty to misconduct in public office

Oliver Perry-Smith will be sentenced on April 29.

Man charged over security alert in Belfast

Man charged over security alert in Belfast

A 40-year-old man will appear in court on Thursday charged with a number of offences.

Families set to be £2,620 worse off on Tories’ watch, Labour claims

Families set to be £2,620 worse off on Tories’ watch, Labour claims

Labour will focus on the cost of living crisis when the party launches its local election campaign on Thursday.

New Omicron variant has ‘topped out’ in Scotland – Whitty

New Omicron variant has ‘topped out’ in Scotland – Whitty

Professor Sir Chris Whitty said he expects the BA.2 variant to reappear over autumn and winter.

Michael Gove meets Edinburgh Ukrainian Club members

Michael Gove meets Edinburgh Ukrainian Club members

The Secretary of State for Housing and Communities said he discussed how to make the Homes for Ukraine scheme ‘even better’.

Richard Branson hails LinkedIn for adding ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as official skill

Richard Branson hails LinkedIn for adding ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as official skill

The platform is recognising the term as a valuable skill which can be added to member profiles.

Andrew Neil in libel claim against Jennifer Arcuri over ‘paedophile allegations’

Andrew Neil in libel claim against Jennifer Arcuri over ‘paedophile allegations’

He is seeking damages and a court injunction preventing Ms Arcuri repeating the allegations he claims she made.

Former Leicestershire Police chief found dead at home

Former Leicestershire Police chief found dead at home

Simon Cole retired from the force on March 18.

Ed Sheeran leads music industry tributes to ‘lovely guy’ Tom Parker

Ed Sheeran leads music industry tributes to ‘lovely guy’ Tom Parker

The singer died on Wednesday, 17 months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Fitness guru Joe Wicks ‘blown away’ after collecting MBE at Windsor Castle

Fitness guru Joe Wicks ‘blown away’ after collecting MBE at Windsor Castle

Joe Wicks is known as the Body Coach for his free livestream workouts.

Dozens of flights cancelled after British Airways technical issue at Heathrow

Dozens of flights cancelled after British Airways technical issue at Heathrow

It is one of multiple technical incidents to hit the airline in recent months

Four cities deal will boost green energy partnerships, says Burnham

Four cities deal will boost green energy partnerships, says Burnham

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have been visiting Belfast and Dublin to boost economic and cultural links.

Ukrainian refugee crisis will cost Ireland from next year: Martin

Ukrainian refugee crisis will cost Ireland from next year: Martin

An estimated 14,611 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland so far.

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