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Market turmoil calms after Credit Suisse gets £45bn loan

Market turmoil calms after Credit Suisse gets £45bn loan

Market turmoil calms after Credit Suisse gets £45bn loan

16 March 2023

The FTSE 100 regained some of its lost ground on Thursday, but still fell 200 points short of where it had been earlier in the week


Humza Yousaf jokingly asks Ukrainian women ‘where are all the men?’

Humza Yousaf jokingly asks Ukrainian women ‘where are all the men?’

Humza Yousaf jokingly asks Ukrainian women ‘where are all the men?’

16 March 2023

The opposition said Mr Yousaf’s comments were ‘crass’ and ‘insensitive’.


Oldham Coliseum confirms closure with ‘deep sadness’

Oldham Coliseum confirms closure with ‘deep sadness’

Oldham Coliseum confirms closure with ‘deep sadness’

16 March 2023

The venue is shutting its doors for the final time after Arts Council England announced its funding would be cut.


Paris Hilton hailed a ‘comrade’ after surprise appearance at BBC picket line

Paris Hilton hailed a ‘comrade’ after surprise appearance at BBC picket line

Paris Hilton hailed a ‘comrade’ after surprise appearance at BBC picket line

16 March 2023

Paris Hilton had been speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour at Broadcasting House.


Having pet dog or cat associated with poor sleep quality – study

Having pet dog or cat associated with poor sleep quality – study

Having pet dog or cat associated with poor sleep quality – study

16 March 2023

Researchers said having a dog was associated with greater odds of having a sleep disorder while cat owners had a higher chance of having leg jerks.


Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again

Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again

Natural History Museum named most visited indoor UK attraction again

16 March 2023

The London museum saw 4,654,608 visitors last year, more than three million above the previous year’s figure.


PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit

PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit

PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit

16 March 2023

The president has confirmed he will visit Northern Ireland for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.


National World to ‘take the leap’ to digital-only publishing

National World to ‘take the leap’ to digital-only publishing

National World to ‘take the leap’ to digital-only publishing

16 March 2023

The Scotsman and Yorkshire Post publisher said it wants to be digital, but stuck by its local newspapers.


Households urged to reapply as one in five energy vouchers go unredeemed

Households urged to reapply as one in five energy vouchers go unredeemed

Households urged to reapply as one in five energy vouchers go unredeemed

16 March 2023

The vouchers are part of the £67 per month household support that the Government has funded.


SNP reveals membership has fallen by 30,000 in two years

SNP reveals membership has fallen by 30,000 in two years

SNP reveals membership has fallen by 30,000 in two years

16 March 2023

The party had been under pressure to reveal the figure, amid the current leadership election.


NHS strikes suspended after new pay offer

NHS strikes suspended after new pay offer

NHS strikes suspended after new pay offer

16 March 2023

The breakthrough follows days of talks with the Government over the long-running dispute over pay.


Warnings over lower renewables investment as Government announces £200m support

Warnings over lower renewables investment as Government announces £200m support

Warnings over lower renewables investment as Government announces £200m support

16 March 2023

The so-called Contracts for Difference system was launched in 2015 to encourage companies to invest in new renewables.


Welfare reforms will leave ‘gaping chasm’ with 600,000 at risk of losing out

Welfare reforms will leave ‘gaping chasm’ with 600,000 at risk of losing out

Welfare reforms will leave ‘gaping chasm’ with 600,000 at risk of losing out

16 March 2023

Think tanks have warned that someone who does not have a long-term disability will not necessarily qualify for PIP.


Rolls-Royce receives funding to develop nuclear reactor for Moon exploration

Rolls-Royce receives funding to develop nuclear reactor for Moon exploration

Rolls-Royce receives funding to develop nuclear reactor for Moon exploration

16 March 2023

All space missions depend on a power source, to support systems for communications, life-support and science experiments.


MPs to vote next week on Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

MPs to vote next week on Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

MPs to vote next week on Sunak’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

16 March 2023

Downing Street said it was honouring a commitment to give Parliament a say on the arrangements agreed with the EU.


The Crown actor spotted jogging through St Andrews as filming continues

The Crown actor spotted jogging through St Andrews as filming continues

The Crown actor spotted jogging through St Andrews as filming continues

16 March 2023

Actor Ed McVey was spotted down at the town’s harbour having a bite to eat.


Turner painting of Chepstow Castle to be sold at auction

Turner painting of Chepstow Castle to be sold at auction

Turner painting of Chepstow Castle to be sold at auction

16 March 2023

The watercolour, which is said to be ‘in immaculate condition’, is being offered on the open market for the first time in nearly 100 years.


Commuters warned of early shutdown to rail services due to strikes

Commuters warned of early shutdown to rail services due to strikes

Commuters warned of early shutdown to rail services due to strikes

16 March 2023

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union at 14 train operators walked out in a long-running row.


Covid-19 levels remain on ‘uncertain’ trend in much of UK

Covid-19 levels remain on ‘uncertain’ trend in much of UK

Covid-19 levels remain on ‘uncertain’ trend in much of UK

16 March 2023

Infections are still some way from the peak reached during the Christmas 2022 wave.


Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences

Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences

Domestic killers with history of coercive behaviour face tougher sentences

16 March 2023

Laws will be changed following recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in an independent review into domestic homicide sentencing.


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