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MPs have ‘no confidence’ in promises made about new hospital programme

MPs have ‘no confidence’ in promises made about new hospital programme

MPs have ‘no confidence’ in promises made about new hospital programme

16 November 2023

The Public Accounts Committee said the programme ‘will not deliver all 40 new hospitals by 2030’.


Young’s seals deal to buy rival City Pub Group for £162m

Young’s seals deal to buy rival City Pub Group for £162m

Young’s seals deal to buy rival City Pub Group for £162m

16 November 2023

The move will bring a further 50 pubs into the Young’s business, taking its total estate to 279 pubs.


Home Secretary aims to calm relationship with police following Braverman row

Home Secretary aims to calm relationship with police following Braverman row

Home Secretary aims to calm relationship with police following Braverman row

16 November 2023

James Cleverly told policing conference delegates he would make any criticisms ‘professionally, calmly, directly’.


Man who helped start fire that killed six children can be released from prison

Man who helped start fire that killed six children can be released from prison

Man who helped start fire that killed six children can be released from prison

16 November 2023

Paul Mosley was convicted alongside Mick and Mairead Philpott for his role in starting the fire that killed six Philpott children in Derby in 2012.


William learns about project tackling youth violence on Moss Side visit

William learns about project tackling youth violence on Moss Side visit

William learns about project tackling youth violence on Moss Side visit

16 November 2023

The Prince of Wales joined forces with Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to support the work of the Manchester Peace Together Alliance.


Nigel Farage to be dropped in Australian Outback as I’m A Celeb gets under way

Nigel Farage to be dropped in Australian Outback as I’m A Celeb gets under way

Nigel Farage to be dropped in Australian Outback as I’m A Celeb gets under way

16 November 2023

The 59-year-old will have to help his fellow campmates thousands of miles away.


Levelling up projects unlikely to be delivered on time, says watchdog

Levelling up projects unlikely to be delivered on time, says watchdog

Levelling up projects unlikely to be delivered on time, says watchdog

16 November 2023

The National Audit Office blamed inflation, skills shortages and delayed decision-making for the slippage.


Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

16 November 2023

The Labour leader said his party would ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’.


Mordaunt: MPs under increased threat after vote against call for Gaza ceasefire

Mordaunt: MPs under increased threat after vote against call for Gaza ceasefire

Mordaunt: MPs under increased threat after vote against call for Gaza ceasefire

16 November 2023

The Commons Leader called on MPs to think about what they can to do ‘diffuse such threats’.


Nine-pound bronze cannon stolen from Royal Armouries collection

Nine-pound bronze cannon stolen from Royal Armouries collection

Nine-pound bronze cannon stolen from Royal Armouries collection

16 November 2023

A pair of mounted sword bayonets, worth £500, also went missing while on loan.


Calls to ensure Euro 2028 ticket prices accessible to all

Calls to ensure Euro 2028 ticket prices accessible to all

Calls to ensure Euro 2028 ticket prices accessible to all

16 November 2023

Sports minister Stuart Andrew said he would raise the issue with the football authorities.


Wowcher asked to stop use of pressure sales tactics ‘to avoid court action risk’

Wowcher asked to stop use of pressure sales tactics ‘to avoid court action risk’

Wowcher asked to stop use of pressure sales tactics ‘to avoid court action risk’

16 November 2023

The Competition and Markets Authority said Wowcher’s extensive use of tactics such as countdown clocks could be putting unfair pressure on customers.


Mr Kipling maker plans price cuts as cost inflation eases

Mr Kipling maker plans price cuts as cost inflation eases

Mr Kipling maker plans price cuts as cost inflation eases

16 November 2023

It came as Premier Foods revealed that revenues grew by 19.2% to £484.4 million for the six months to September 30.


Vallance and Whitty to give evidence at UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Vallance and Whitty to give evidence at UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Vallance and Whitty to give evidence at UK Covid-19 Inquiry

16 November 2023

Sir Patrick Vallance is expected to give evidence on Monday.


Teenager arrested after Sycamore Gap tree was felled will face no further action

Teenager arrested after Sycamore Gap tree was felled will face no further action

Teenager arrested after Sycamore Gap tree was felled will face no further action

16 November 2023

Northumbria Police said three men remain on bail, suspected of vandalising the famous landmark.


Brighton Christmas market cancelled after council struggles to find replacement

Brighton Christmas market cancelled after council struggles to find replacement

Brighton Christmas market cancelled after council struggles to find replacement

16 November 2023

The council said it could not afford the market and has failed to find a partner to fund plans for a new, community-led event.


Number of lone child asylum seekers in England rises by almost a third in a year

Number of lone child asylum seekers in England rises by almost a third in a year

Number of lone child asylum seekers in England rises by almost a third in a year

16 November 2023

Unaccompanied child asylum seekers are separated from both parents or any other responsible adult.


Killer offers to return to UK to show woman where he buried her mother in 1969

Killer offers to return to UK to show woman where he buried her mother in 1969

Killer offers to return to UK to show woman where he buried her mother in 1969

16 November 2023

Muriel McKay was kidnapped and held ransom for £1 million by a pair who had mistaken her for Anna Murdoch, then-wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.


Next HS2 boss could be paid more than predecessor

Next HS2 boss could be paid more than predecessor

Next HS2 boss could be paid more than predecessor

16 November 2023

Sir Jon Thompson, executive chairman of HS2 Ltd, told the Public Accounts Committee the salary to be offered for the vacant role is being assessed.


Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

Air cleaning systems will not stop people getting ill, study finds

16 November 2023

Researchers pooled data from 32 global studies published between 1970 and 2022.


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