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Shop prices slide lower in February amid further discounting

Shop prices slide lower in February amid further discounting

The closely followed British Retail Consortium-Nielsen shop price index found prices were down 2.4% last month.

Ellis becomes Attorney General as Braverman’s maternity cover

Ellis becomes Attorney General as Braverman’s maternity cover

Suella Braverman has become the first minister to use new legislation to take maternity leave.

No plans to further delay Coventry’s UK City of Culture festival, say organisers

No plans to further delay Coventry’s UK City of Culture festival, say organisers

A 12-month programme of artistic and creative events is due to kick off on May 15.

Tory MPs insist Commons must approve Yemen aid cut as it ‘puts lives at risk’

Tory MPs insist Commons must approve Yemen aid cut as it ‘puts lives at risk’

Former cabinet minister David Davis has warned the policy to cut aid to Yemen ‘puts lives at risk’ and must receive prior approval from MPs.

Universal internet access ‘critical’ to future pandemic response – Tony Blair

Universal internet access ‘critical’ to future pandemic response – Tony Blair

A new report from the Tony Blair Institute said closing the digital divide was vital to preparing for future pandemics.

Hancock warned against NHS power grab

Hancock warned against NHS power grab

The head of NHS Providers says the Health Secretary should not have ‘excessive’ control over the service in England.

Widow demands police probe into Highways England over smart motorway death

Widow demands police probe into Highways England over smart motorway death

Claire Mercer’s husband Jason was one of two people who died in a collision in June 2019.

What electrification pledges have car manufacturers made?

What electrification pledges have car manufacturers made?

Car makers are making the switch from petrol and diesel to electric power.

Government’s support package for children is not sufficient – education tsar

Government’s support package for children is not sufficient – education tsar

His comments came after the PM announced an extra £400 million of funding to help pupils make up lost learning time following months of closures.

No 10 refuses to deny claims over PM charity plan to fund Downing St flat revamp

No 10 refuses to deny claims over PM charity plan to fund Downing St flat revamp

Boris Johnson is said to be hoping Tory benefactors will bankroll the costly refurbishment of his official residence.

Hunt for missing person with Manaus variant narrows to 379 households – Hancock

Hunt for missing person with Manaus variant narrows to 379 households – Hancock

The Health Secretary said a public appeal had resulted in a number of leads.

Eating meat linked to wide range of illnesses – study

Eating meat linked to wide range of illnesses – study

Regular meat eating could carry a higher risk of a wide range of diseases.

Stormont agrees lockdown exit plan

Stormont agrees lockdown exit plan

The strategy will be outlined to the Northern Ireland Assembly on Tuesday afternoon.

French Connection launches sale process after suitor drops interest

French Connection launches sale process after suitor drops interest

In early February, the fashion retailer said it had received two approaches over a potential takeover.

Large group of people with naturally-controlled HIV raises hopes of finding cure

Large group of people with naturally-controlled HIV raises hopes of finding cure

Elite controllers are people who maintain low or undetectable viral loads for many years without needing to take antiretroviral therapy.

David Cameron becomes latest former PM to receive Covid vaccine

David Cameron becomes latest former PM to receive Covid vaccine

Theresa May and Tony Blair both announced they had been given a first dose jab last month.

Timing of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview is ‘horrendous’ – PR expert

Timing of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview is ‘horrendous’ – PR expert

Crisis consultant Mark Borkowski said he would advise the Sussexes to postpone the broadcast.

Pontins used ‘undesirable guests’ list, says whistleblower

Pontins used ‘undesirable guests’ list, says whistleblower

The owner of Pontins is working with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to prevent discrimination.

Union bemoans lack of independent complaints process after Patel bullying row

Union bemoans lack of independent complaints process after Patel bullying row

The union representing senior civil servants said trust in the process had been ‘completely destroyed’.

What’s in the box? Key things to look out for in Rishi Sunak’s Budget

What’s in the box? Key things to look out for in Rishi Sunak’s Budget

What to expect when Rishi Sunak delivers his Budget on Wednesday.

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