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Car production falls again in January, SMMT reports

Car production falls again in January, SMMT reports

It was the 17th consecutive month of decline in the number of cars built in the UK.

Final round of applause at funeral of Scottish entertainer Sydney Devine

Final round of applause at funeral of Scottish entertainer Sydney Devine

The showman sold millions of records throughout his long career.

Council to write to Home Office calling for closure of asylum centre at barracks

Council to write to Home Office calling for closure of asylum centre at barracks

Folkestone & Hythe District Council held a vote confirming its objections to the Kent site which has been described as ‘not fit for purpose’.

Pubs able to serve takeaway drinks when beer gardens reopen from April 12

Pubs able to serve takeaway drinks when beer gardens reopen from April 12

Licensed venues have received a ‘lifeline’ with the news that pubs have got the green light to serve takeaway drinks in the road map out of lockdown.

Npower takes down app after customer data breach

Npower takes down app after customer data breach

The energy firm is yet to confirm how many customers may have been affected.

Tory MPs warned they could lose party whip if they rebel over Budget

Tory MPs warned they could lose party whip if they rebel over Budget

The warning came as Boris Johnson was urged to tell the public about the damage the coronavirus pandemic has caused to the economy.

Man who named women in Alex Salmond trial jailed for six months

Man who named women in Alex Salmond trial jailed for six months

Judges said Clive Thomson carried out a ‘blatant and deliberate’ breach of a contempt of court order.

Queen calls on people hesitant about vaccination to think about others

Queen calls on people hesitant about vaccination to think about others

Buckingham Palace announced in January the 94-year-old head of state and the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, had been inoculated.

Third of parents have suffered domestic abuse from a partner, suggests study

Third of parents have suffered domestic abuse from a partner, suggests study

More than half of those who experienced abuse in their home as a child later suffered abuse from a partner, the For Baby’s Sake Trust found.

Surge testing in Ealing after South African variant detected

Surge testing in Ealing after South African variant detected

People living in the London borough are ‘strongly encouraged’ to take a Covid-19 test when offered.

Lockdown ‘fatigue’ blamed for steep rise in Covid breach fines

Lockdown ‘fatigue’ blamed for steep rise in Covid breach fines

Some 38% of the total 68,952 fixed penalty notices issued by police in England and Wales were handed out between January 17 and February 14.

New committee will be ‘step up’ from Union unit, minister says

New committee will be ‘step up’ from Union unit, minister says

UK ministers said the Government’s commitment to the Union had not changed despite the recent staff moves.

Farmers warn of shortage of British leeks ahead of St David’s Day

Farmers warn of shortage of British leeks ahead of St David’s Day

A surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic as well as cold conditions last spring have been blamed for the shortfall.

Six more Myanmar military figures handed UK sanctions for role in coup

Six more Myanmar military figures handed UK sanctions for role in coup

The action will ban the officials from travelling to the UK and prevent businesses from dealing with them.

Forests’ capacity to store carbon ‘falling in regions with extreme annual fires’

Forests’ capacity to store carbon ‘falling in regions with extreme annual fires’

Scientists analysed decades’ worth of data on the impact of repeated fires on ecosystems across the world.

Williamson insists exam results will be fair amid grade inflation concerns

Williamson insists exam results will be fair amid grade inflation concerns

Boris Johnson said the plan for teachers to grade pupils this summer was a ‘good compromise’.

What has the rest of the world learned from Australia’s tussle with tech giants?

What has the rest of the world learned from Australia’s tussle with tech giants?

Countries including the UK have long grappled with finding ways to support journalism in the digital age.

Plan to scrap weekend rail closures if leisure travel soars when lockdown ends

Plan to scrap weekend rail closures if leisure travel soars when lockdown ends

Engineering work is normally carried out over weekends and public holidays but changing travel patterns could lead to a new policy.

Six people charged after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned drone parts factory

Six people charged after rooftop protest at Israeli-owned drone parts factory

The Palestine Action group claimed the factory was being used to supply parts for military drones.

Rees-Mogg condemns ‘unethical’ academics for sending MPs spoof emails

Rees-Mogg condemns ‘unethical’ academics for sending MPs spoof emails

Academics from King’s College London sent more than 1,000 emails to MPs from invented people with false concerns as part of a research project.

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