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Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says all ex-PMs should be knighted like Tony Blair

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says all ex-PMs should be knighted like Tony Blair

Sir Tony, who held the keys to Number 10 between 1997 and 2007, was appointed a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter.

Motorist caught driving distracted nine times in four years

Motorist caught driving distracted nine times in four years

The person, who has not been identified, was among 932 British drivers convicted at least twice for the offence over that period.

400,000 small firms threatened by late payment of invoices, new study finds

400,000 small firms threatened by late payment of invoices, new study finds

Federation of Small Businesses warns that a worsening of late payments to UK firms during the pandemic is threatening success

‘Amazing’ vaccine volunteers thanked for their efforts in huge 2021 jabs rollout

‘Amazing’ vaccine volunteers thanked for their efforts in huge 2021 jabs rollout

NHS England said volunteers who worked alongside healthcare staff had helped especially in facilitating the ramped-up rollout of boosters in December.

‘Most government departments wipe phones after multiple password attempts’

‘Most government departments wipe phones after multiple password attempts’

The practice of deleting data if a user enters the wrong password too often was criticised by MPs investigating the Greensill lobbying case last year.

Lockdown pursuits lead to hospital admissions for injuries

Lockdown pursuits lead to hospital admissions for injuries

Many people engaged in more DIY, cooking and playing with pets during lockdown.

Johnson on the rocks as poll suggests Red Wall voters put faith in Starmer

Johnson on the rocks as poll suggests Red Wall voters put faith in Starmer

New survey indicates the Labour leader is more popular than the PM among voters in seats gained by the Tories in 2019.

Masks back in classrooms and plans drawn up for workplace shortages

Masks back in classrooms and plans drawn up for workplace shortages

Face coverings will return for secondary school pupils in England after the Christmas break

Farmers ‘to be paid to help restore natural habitats’

Farmers ‘to be paid to help restore natural habitats’

Environment Secretary George Eustice is set to announce details of two environmental land management schemes on Thursday.

Tory MPs urge Boris Johnson to scrap taxes on rapidly rising energy bills

Tory MPs urge Boris Johnson to scrap taxes on rapidly rising energy bills

Some 20 Tory MPs and peers have written in the Sunday Telegraph asking Boris Johnson to help consumers.

Ex-Brexit boss warns British businesses may ‘give up’ imports under new rules

Ex-Brexit boss warns British businesses may ‘give up’ imports under new rules

Changes in 2022 will causing ‘teething problems’, with some sectors hit harder than others, says ex-official.

Record-breaking New Year’s Eve followed by warmest New Year’s Day

Record-breaking New Year’s Eve followed by warmest New Year’s Day

Temperatures topped 16C thanks to a flow of warm subtropical air from the Azores.

Around 132 million Covid jabs given last year amid Britain’s largest rollout

Around 132 million Covid jabs given last year amid Britain’s largest rollout

Over 90% of people older than 12 have now had their first dose of a Covid-19 jab and 82.5% have had their second.

Andrew cannot halt lawsuit with residency claim, US judge rules

Andrew cannot halt lawsuit with residency claim, US judge rules

Virginia Giuffre is suing the royal for allegedly sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager – claims he denies.

Three men wanted over hunt clashes identified by police

Three men wanted over hunt clashes identified by police

Wiltshire Police were seeking the suspects in connection with disorder at a meet of the Avon Vale Hunt on December 27.

Masks return to secondary school classrooms in bid to curb Omicron spread

Masks return to secondary school classrooms in bid to curb Omicron spread

The Government also pledged to provide 7,000 air cleaning units to schools, colleges and early years settings to boost ventilation.

Dolly Parton joins legions of stars paying tribute to Betty White

Dolly Parton joins legions of stars paying tribute to Betty White

The screen star has died at the age of 99.

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon named by police

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Croydon named by police

Zaian Aimable-Lina was one of two boys killed in London within an hour on Thursday.

Railway employee recognised with royal honour for life-saving charity work

Railway employee recognised with royal honour for life-saving charity work

TransPennine Express employee and Samaritans volunteer Richard Holliday has been awarded the British Empire Medal.

Life-saving ambulance defibrillator stolen minutes into new year

Life-saving ambulance defibrillator stolen minutes into new year

The medical device is carried by every North West Ambulance Service emergency vehicle and used when people are in cardiac arrest.

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