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Quarter of train journeys on services run by public sector

Quarter of train journeys on services run by public sector

Analysis by the PA news agency found the milestone will be reached once the Scottish Government takes over ScotRail.

Teachers criticise ‘badly flawed’ evidence for making all schools academies

Teachers criticise ‘badly flawed’ evidence for making all schools academies

The NEU teachers’ union said ministers have used ‘highly misleading’ evidence to make the case for all schools becoming academies by 2030.

Refugees minister: We have not got everything right with Ukraine scheme

Refugees minister: We have not got everything right with Ukraine scheme

Lord Harrington told MPs the process for filling out visa applications was still taking too long.

Teenager jailed for racist abuse of Marcus Rashford after Euro 2020 final

Teenager jailed for racist abuse of Marcus Rashford after Euro 2020 final

Justin Lee Price, 19, directed a slur at the 24-year-old striker after England’s defeat in a penalty shoot-out against Italy last summer.

Record numbers tune into BBC coverage of Ukraine war, broadcaster says

Record numbers tune into BBC coverage of Ukraine war, broadcaster says

The BBC estimates 280 million people watched the unfolding of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rikki Neave, six, was murdered amid ‘morbid fantasy’ of dead child, court told

Rikki Neave, six, was murdered amid ‘morbid fantasy’ of dead child, court told

James Watson is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of murdering Rikki in Peterborough woods when he was 13.

Johnson under fire over tax-cutting claims days before national insurance hike

Johnson under fire over tax-cutting claims days before national insurance hike

Sir Keir Starmer accused the Prime Minister of putting the Tory re-election campaign ‘over and above’ helping people pay their bills.

Dog breeder jailed for murdering girlfriend’s toddler daughter

Dog breeder jailed for murdering girlfriend’s toddler daughter

Kamran Haider attacked Nusayba Umar, causing catastrophic brain injuries, at his home in Ilford, east London, September 2019.

Man avoids prison for offensive tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Man avoids prison for offensive tweet about Captain Sir Tom Moore

Joseph Kelly, from Glasgow, was given a community payback order comprising 18 months of supervision and 150 hours of unpaid work.

Johnson insists he is focused on job despite partygate fines

Johnson insists he is focused on job despite partygate fines

Boris Johnson said the people of the country expect the Government to be focused on the challenges facing the UK rather than the police investigation.

Full list of council tax levels in 2022/23 for local authorities in England

Full list of council tax levels in 2022/23 for local authorities in England

How tax levels this year compare with 2021/22.

Weather warning issued as sleet, snow and ice forecast to spread across UK

Weather warning issued as sleet, snow and ice forecast to spread across UK

Plummeting temperatures and wintry showers will hit many parts in stark contrast to the sunshine enjoyed last week.

Aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth after visits to Liverpool and Scotland

Aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth after visits to Liverpool and Scotland

HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived back at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Shell confirms licence extended for controversial Cambo oil field

Shell confirms licence extended for controversial Cambo oil field

Environmental groups said the Government ‘must reject all new oil and gas projects’.

Stress, pressure and concern for patients highlighted in NHS staff survey

Stress, pressure and concern for patients highlighted in NHS staff survey

The poll also revealed that fewer staff look forward to going to work.

Venom from sea snails could hold key to future painkillers

Venom from sea snails could hold key to future painkillers

The cone snail’s venom contains chemicals called conotoxins which block the nervous system of their prey.

Parole Board rules Baby P’s mother should be freed from jail

Parole Board rules Baby P’s mother should be freed from jail

This is Tracey Connelly’s fourth review by the Parole Board since she was jailed

Raising average GCSE scores will ‘disadvantage the disadvantaged’ – Lord Baker

Raising average GCSE scores will ‘disadvantage the disadvantaged’ – Lord Baker

The former education secretary says he was surprised by how ‘modest’ the Schools White Paper was.

Petition calling for 40% cut in fuel duty hits 100,000 signatures

Petition calling for 40% cut in fuel duty hits 100,000 signatures

The milestone means the petition will now be considered for debate in Parliament.

UK facing unprecedented hit to national income from inflation – Bank deputy

UK facing unprecedented hit to national income from inflation – Bank deputy

The Office for Budget Responsibility said last week that households will suffer the biggest fall in income since records began in 1956.

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