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Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

20 January 2023

The Office of Rail and Road said it is requiring operators to supply data on ‘resource availability pre-cancellations’.


Education unions in six-hour talks with Government officials to avert strikes

Education unions in six-hour talks with Government officials to avert strikes

Education unions in six-hour talks with Government officials to avert strikes

20 January 2023

Seven days of industrial action is planned in England and Wales in a dispute over pay.


The full list of Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close

The full list of Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close

The full list of Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close

20 January 2023

The banks said that they would shut 40 sites between April and June


HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish

HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish

HS2 archaeologists find scars of early Civil War skirmish

20 January 2023

Around 200 impact marks from pistol shots were discovered on a medieval gatehouse of Coleshill Manor in Warwickshire.


First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

20 January 2023

The company is using electric former passenger trains converted to carry freight in response to the growing demand for next day deliveries.


February 6: NHS will see biggest ever strike after fresh walkout announced

February 6: NHS will see biggest ever strike after fresh walkout announced

February 6: NHS will see biggest ever strike after fresh walkout announced

20 January 2023

Unite said workers from five ambulance trusts in England and Wales would also join the strike on February 6.


Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending

Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending

Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending

20 January 2023

Experts had forecast a 0.5% rise in retail sales volumes – but they dropped 1%.


Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

Bank of England governor: Inflation likely to fall quite rapidly in late spring

20 January 2023

Andrew Bailey said lower energy prices will help drive down inflation in coming months.


Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

Ambulance workers announce fresh strikes in escalation of bitter pay dispute

20 January 2023

Unite said its members across England, Wales and Northern Ireland will stage 10 further strikes in the coming weeks.


What the papers say – January 20

What the papers say – January 20

What the papers say – January 20

20 January 2023

The front pages lead with good news on inflation and Sir Keir Starmer making a splash at Davos.


Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

Stills and Nash lead tributes to David Crosby: ‘The glue that held us together’

20 January 2023

The trio formed the influential rock group Crosby, Stills and Nash – a US supergroup that would later feature Neil Young.


Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

Parents of teenager killed by drunk driver claim ‘they were not supported’

20 January 2023

Paul and Nicky Johnson said they were given just 30 minutes’ notice that the woman who was responsible for their daughter’s death would be sentenced.


Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

20 January 2023

Germany is under pressure to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks after the UK pledged 14 Challenger 2s.


Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

Fresh talks taking place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

20 January 2023

The EIS union has warned its strikes will continue unless a ‘substantially improved’ offer is made.


‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

‘No hard deadline’ for calling off the search for Julian Sands – authorities

20 January 2023

Adverse weather conditions including snow, sleet and fog were hampering the search.


Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

Harry & Meghan announced as Netflix’s second most successful documentary series

20 January 2023

The first episodes were released on December 8, in the lead-up to the publication of the duke’s controversial memoir Spare.


Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

Latest powersharing deadline in Northern Ireland passes without a breakthrough

20 January 2023

The Government is to hold back on calling an election in the short term amid hopes the EU and UK can strike a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol.


Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

Graham Nash recalls joy of creating music with David Crosby, who has died age 81

19 January 2023

US musician Crosby died following a ‘long illness’, his wife confirmed.


Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

Labour demands answers from HMRC over Zahawi tax dispute claims

19 January 2023

It comes amid amid allegations Nadhim Zahawi paid millions to settle a dispute over his tax.


US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

US singer-songwriter David Crosby dies age 81 following long illness

19 January 2023

The singer became an influential figure in rock music and co-founded two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands.


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