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End of era for coal power brought forward to October 2024, Government confirms

End of era for coal power brought forward to October 2024, Government confirms

The UK will no longer use coal to generate electricity from October 2024, a year earlier than previously scheduled, ministers have said.

New flexible rail tickets make travel ‘more expensive for many people’ – Labour

New flexible rail tickets make travel ‘more expensive for many people’ – Labour

The tickets, which went on sale last week, allow travel in England on any eight days in a 28-day period.

Pre-match optimism hits the streets as England take on Germany in Euros showdown

Pre-match optimism hits the streets as England take on Germany in Euros showdown

Tens of thousands of supporters are heading to Wembley for the last-16 match.

Northern Ireland voters evenly split over Brexit Protocol – poll

Northern Ireland voters evenly split over Brexit Protocol – poll

The LucidTalk opinion poll is based on the views of 1,500 respondents.

One in five ready meals now plant-based or vegetarian, survey shows

One in five ready meals now plant-based or vegetarian, survey shows

Among the ready meal category, plant-based options are the fastest growing, up by 92% since the Eating Better alliance’s first survey in 2018.

Oldest strain of plague bacteria found in remains of 5,000-year-old man

Oldest strain of plague bacteria found in remains of 5,000-year-old man

The plague-carrying hunter-gatherer has been named RV 2039.

Deckchairs returning to Blackpool beach

Deckchairs returning to Blackpool beach

Deckchairs will be available on the promenade every day in a range of colours including Blackpool Football Club’s tangerine stripes.

Local authorities will not wait for Government action on inequality – Marmot

Local authorities will not wait for Government action on inequality – Marmot

Improvements in life expectancy in England had been slowing since 2010 prior to the pandemic.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab’s mobile number has been online for years

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab’s mobile number has been online for years

The Foreign Office said Mr Raab’s number and information was moved swiftly after the department was made aware of the oversight.

Sturgeon: Spike in coronavirus cases in Scotland may be ‘past its peak’

Sturgeon: Spike in coronavirus cases in Scotland may be ‘past its peak’

The First Minister said the evidence pointed to vaccination working as, although case numbers were high, fewer people were having to go to hospital.

Atkinson trial rare case where police faced criminal charge over custody death

Atkinson trial rare case where police faced criminal charge over custody death

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SNP MP writes to cabinet secretary urging probe into Covid contract money

SNP MP writes to cabinet secretary urging probe into Covid contract money

Ian Blackford claimed: ‘It seems that not even a health pandemic can do away with classic Tory cronyism.’

What is the EU Settlement Scheme and how does it work?

What is the EU Settlement Scheme and how does it work?

EU citizens and their families have been asked to apply to the Home Office scheme by the end of June.

Academics devise blueprint for keeping future pandemics at bay

Academics devise blueprint for keeping future pandemics at bay

Researchers have assessed which public health measures are most likely to prevent future surges of Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.

Pressure mounts on Lord Bethell over use of personal email account

Pressure mounts on Lord Bethell over use of personal email account

Health minister Lord Bethell and his former boss Matt Hancock have been accused of using personal email addresses rather than official accounts.

Pc jailed for ex-Villa striker’s killing told of ‘one kick’ on the laces – video

Pc jailed for ex-Villa striker’s killing told of ‘one kick’ on the laces – video

Ex Aston Villa player Dalian Atkinson was tasered for 33 seconds and kicked twice in the head, a jury were later told.

Call to change law to protect EU citizens as Settlement Scheme deadline passes

Call to change law to protect EU citizens as Settlement Scheme deadline passes

Campaigners say a ‘tweak’ to legislation is needed to ensure they do not face discrimination at work, in getting housing, or accessing healthcare.

Bootlace marks proved Dalian Atkinson was kicked at least twice in the head

Bootlace marks proved Dalian Atkinson was kicked at least twice in the head

Body mapping images of the former footballer’s injuries were shown to the jury.

Grid operator predicting spike in energy demand at half-time in England match

Grid operator predicting spike in energy demand at half-time in England match

National Grid ESO predicts the increased demand during half-time will be greater than during the 1966 World Cup final clash.

Shapps admits Oxford jab and vaccine status ‘complexities’ over US-UK travel

Shapps admits Oxford jab and vaccine status ‘complexities’ over US-UK travel

The Transport Secretary told MPs that talks between the United Kingdom and United States have begun.

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