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£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

£2bn poured into NS&I as savers seek security on deposits

29 March 2023

Experts suggested people could be turning to Government-backed accounts to feel their money is secure amid global banking jitters.


Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

Increase in car production shows industry is on road to recovery, says SMMT

29 March 2023

Production was helped by the easing of a two-year long shortage of semiconductors.


Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

Rayner presses Raab to ‘walk before he’s pushed’ over bullying allegations

29 March 2023

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner raised the claims as she clashed with the Justice Secretary at PMQs.


‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

‘Controlling’ man jailed for murder of partner who was about to leave him

29 March 2023

The body of 30-year-old Madison Wright was found in Wat Tyler Country Park in Pitsea, Essex, on July 30 last year.


Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

Tories still trail Labour despite Budget and small boats announcements – poll

29 March 2023

Favourable views of the Conservatives have fallen below support for the Liberal Democrats and Greens.


‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

‘Remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd remembered at funeral attended by PM

29 March 2023

The only female Speaker of the House of Commons died last month aged 93.


Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

Cambridge museum should give looted painting to Jewish owner’s family – panel

29 March 2023

The Spoliation Advisory Panel found the oil landscape by French realist Gustave Courbet was seized from Robert Bing in occupied Paris in 1941.


Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

Just two thirds of British public have confidence in police, global study shows

29 March 2023

The UK ranked in the bottom half of more than 20 countries for confidence in police and Parliament.


Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

Woman, 82, described attackers to police before she died

29 March 2023

Joy Middleditch was found lying on the floor of her bungalow in Suffolk by family members on Saturday and died in hospital on Monday.


Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

Divina de Campo leads Drag Race UK tributes to ‘titan’ Paul O’Grady

29 March 2023

Tributes also came from The Vivienne, Cheryl Hole and Cheddar Gorgeous.


Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

Online retailers warned of ‘red lines’ over pressure-selling tactics

29 March 2023

The competition watchdog is warning about claims such as ’10 people are watching this now,’ ‘Hurry, today only!’ and countdown timers for deals.


Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Korbel murder

29 March 2023

Thomas Cashman denies all the charges.


King shown wearing bracelet from indigenous Amazon leader in new portrait

King shown wearing bracelet from indigenous Amazon leader in new portrait

King shown wearing bracelet from indigenous Amazon leader in new portrait

29 March 2023

Artist Alastair Barford said he wanted to capture Charles’s warmth and sensitivity in the oil painting.


Worrying link between ethnicity and insurance costs persists – Citizens Advice

Worrying link between ethnicity and insurance costs persists – Citizens Advice

Worrying link between ethnicity and insurance costs persists – Citizens Advice

29 March 2023

The Association of British Insurers said insurers never use ethnicity as a factor when setting prices and its members comply with the Equality Act.


Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against conviction

29 March 2023

James Watson was 13 years old when Rikki died in Peterborough in 1994.


Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemitic attacks

29 March 2023

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she wants to ensure ‘vile criminals’ feel ‘full force of the law’ for such incidents.


Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI cheating fears

29 March 2023

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use.


Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

29 March 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the first female speaker of the Commons was “one of the greatest” to have held the role.


Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

Paul O’Grady remembered for being ‘ferocious in the fight against Aids’

29 March 2023

Russell T Davies and Sir Elton John are among those who have paid tribute to the TV and radio star after his death aged 67.


Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

29 March 2023

The Rangers fan was also handed a five-year football banning order.


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