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North Sea deal can make UK world leader in emissions reduction, says oil chief

North Sea deal can make UK world leader in emissions reduction, says oil chief

Deirdre Michie aid the North Sea transition deal was the first of its kind in the G7 countries.

Off-duty police officer believed hurt by Louth murder suspect

Off-duty police officer believed hurt by Louth murder suspect

Lincolnshire Police said officers are responding to an incident in Hubbard’s Hills, Louth.

World’s wildlife under threat from climate change, report warns

World’s wildlife under threat from climate change, report warns

WWF is urging leaders meeting at the Cop26 climate summit to commit to action to curb global temperature rises to 1.5C and avoid catastrophe.

Covid-19 rates up sharply in more areas of north-west England

Covid-19 rates up sharply in more areas of north-west England

Other parts of the country recording big jumps include Renfrewshire, Reigate & Banstead and Watford.

Man admits manslaughter of woman found in river but denies murder

Man admits manslaughter of woman found in river but denies murder

Charles Byrne made the plea over the death of Christina Rowe, whose body was found in the River Severn in Worcester in February.

TfL agrees £1.08bn Government bailout

TfL agrees £1.08bn Government bailout

The latest funding package runs until December 11.

Virgin Media O2 pledges to create ‘unbeatable choice’ as merged brand launches

Virgin Media O2 pledges to create ‘unbeatable choice’ as merged brand launches

The firm’s joint identity was revealed after a merger deal was approved by regulators in May.

Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK again after £140m investment

Heinz ketchup to be made in the UK again after £140m investment

Kraft Heinz said switching manufacture to Wigan will lead to more recyclable packaging and create 50 jobs.

‘Historic day’ as Co Down village becomes Royal Hillsborough

‘Historic day’ as Co Down village becomes Royal Hillsborough

The granting of Letters Patent for the home of the Queen’s official residence, Hillsborough Castle, comes in Northern Ireland’s centenary year.

Charges for entering Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone delayed by two weeks

Charges for entering Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone delayed by two weeks

Enforcement of the scheme was due to begin on Tuesday, but has been delayed until June 14.

Amigo Loans faces insolvency after court rejects rescue scheme

Amigo Loans faces insolvency after court rejects rescue scheme

On Tuesday, the company told investors that it will not appeal against the judgment made by Mr Justice Miles.

Manufacturing grows at fastest rate for decades – survey

Manufacturing grows at fastest rate for decades – survey

Easing Covid restrictions has helped unleash higher demand.

Edwin Poots’ EU comments lack ‘adherence to reality’, says ambassador

Edwin Poots’ EU comments lack ‘adherence to reality’, says ambassador

Joao Vale de Almeida argued that ‘there is no alternative’ to the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Scientists split on June 21 reopening amid rise in cases of new variant

Scientists split on June 21 reopening amid rise in cases of new variant

Concerns have been raised about the rising rates of infection linked to the variant first identified in India.

Two serving soldiers charged with trying to sell ammunition

Two serving soldiers charged with trying to sell ammunition

Kirtland Gill and Rajon Graham were arrested following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Flying Squad.

Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Heathrow opens new facility to process passengers from red list countries

Passengers arriving at the airport on direct flights from red list nations will be taken to a dedicated terminal.

Domino’s seeks 5,000 staff as temporary workers return to pre-Covid jobs

Domino’s seeks 5,000 staff as temporary workers return to pre-Covid jobs

The pizza chain hired many people from struggling industries during the crisis.

Man sought after woman and child found dead

Man sought after woman and child found dead

Lincolnshire Police are searching for 29-year-old Daniel Bolton following an incident in Louth.

UK house prices 10.9% higher in May than a year earlier on average – index

UK house prices 10.9% higher in May than a year earlier on average – index

Property values hit a new record average of £242,832, Nationwide Building Society said.

Carrie Johnson ordered decoy dresses to keep wedding secret – report

Carrie Johnson ordered decoy dresses to keep wedding secret – report

The dress she wore and three decoy frocks were reportedly delivered to Downing Street a few days before the wedding.

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