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Jeremy Hunt to woo US tech firms on west coast tour

Jeremy Hunt to woo US tech firms on west coast tour

Jeremy Hunt to woo US tech firms on west coast tour

19 September 2023

The Chancellor will seek to encourage investment in the UK tech and creative sectors.


Fourth man arrested over murder of 16-year-old boy

Fourth man arrested over murder of 16-year-old boy

Fourth man arrested over murder of 16-year-old boy

19 September 2023

Three men have now been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a fourth on suspicion of assisting an offender.


Hurricane Nigel to bring ‘increased’ rainfall and winds across the UK on Sunday

Hurricane Nigel to bring ‘increased’ rainfall and winds across the UK on Sunday

Hurricane Nigel to bring ‘increased’ rainfall and winds across the UK on Sunday

19 September 2023

After causing flood warnings in parts of the UK, ex-Hurricane Lee will subside and be replaced by ‘unsettled weather’ from Hurricane Nigel.


Rate of decarbonisation ‘falling dangerously short of rate needed for 1.5C’

Rate of decarbonisation ‘falling dangerously short of rate needed for 1.5C’

Rate of decarbonisation ‘falling dangerously short of rate needed for 1.5C’

19 September 2023

Financial services giant PwC has released its Net Zero Economy Index.


Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, say providers

Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, say providers

Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, say providers

19 September 2023

NatWest said more than 82,000 fixed-term savings accounts were opened in the first half of this year.


Warning over more mistreatment if Brook House Inquiry recommendations ignored

Warning over more mistreatment if Brook House Inquiry recommendations ignored

Warning over more mistreatment if Brook House Inquiry recommendations ignored

19 September 2023

Kate Eves said her 33 recommendations must be implemented ‘wholesale’ to effect real change and avert the risk of more abuse.


Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

Ministers to apologise in person to abuse victims, inquiry hears

19 September 2023

The eighth phase of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry started on Tuesday.


China invited to Sunak’s AI summit despite Westminster spy row

China invited to Sunak’s AI summit despite Westminster spy row

China invited to Sunak’s AI summit despite Westminster spy row

19 September 2023

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said China is one of the leading nations in AI technology.


Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council facing commissioners’ intervention – Gove

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council facing commissioners’ intervention – Gove

Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council facing commissioners’ intervention – Gove

19 September 2023

Communities Secretary Michael Gove also outlined plans for a local inquiry into how Birmingham ‘got to this position’.


Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

19 September 2023

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.


Policing Board ‘does not have powers’ to appoint temporary PSNI chief constable

Policing Board ‘does not have powers’ to appoint temporary PSNI chief constable

Policing Board ‘does not have powers’ to appoint temporary PSNI chief constable

19 September 2023

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been rocked by a series of recent controversies.


Children prefer learning in temporary classrooms, Education Secretary claims

Children prefer learning in temporary classrooms, Education Secretary claims

Children prefer learning in temporary classrooms, Education Secretary claims

19 September 2023

An additional 27 schools and colleges in England have been identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), figures show.


Government has ended use of bridging hotels for resettled Afghans, minister says

Government has ended use of bridging hotels for resettled Afghans, minister says

Government has ended use of bridging hotels for resettled Afghans, minister says

19 September 2023

Johnny Mercer told the Commons that more than 85% of households in bridging hotels at the end of March are now housed or matched to housing.


Wilko reveals locations of 111 stores to shut next week

Wilko reveals locations of 111 stores to shut next week

Wilko reveals locations of 111 stores to shut next week

19 September 2023

The firm will close 37 stores after trading on Sunday September 24, a further 37 on Tuesday September 26 and another 37 on Thursday September 28.


Celtic seeking settlement over boys club historical sex abuse case, lawyers say

Celtic seeking settlement over boys club historical sex abuse case, lawyers say

Celtic seeking settlement over boys club historical sex abuse case, lawyers say

19 September 2023

The group case relates to abuse at Celtic Boys Club by convicted paedophiles.


Lib Dems fined by elections watchdog over late reporting of donations

Lib Dems fined by elections watchdog over late reporting of donations

Lib Dems fined by elections watchdog over late reporting of donations

19 September 2023

The Electoral Commission said it was disappointing when parties failed to comply with rules on donations and loans.


Starmer not committing to full HS2 if Sunak ditches rail route to North

Starmer not committing to full HS2 if Sunak ditches rail route to North

Starmer not committing to full HS2 if Sunak ditches rail route to North

19 September 2023

The Labour leader instead urged the Prime Minister to ‘get on with it’ himself.


Macron talks very constructive and positive, Starmer says

Macron talks very constructive and positive, Starmer says

Macron talks very constructive and positive, Starmer says

19 September 2023

The Labour leader said shared interests including future ‘prosperity and security’ were discussed.


Father still has nightmares over son’s death in M9 crash, inquiry hears

Father still has nightmares over son’s death in M9 crash, inquiry hears

Father still has nightmares over son’s death in M9 crash, inquiry hears

19 September 2023

John Yuill and Lamara Bell died in 2015.


Migrant hotels bill climbs to £8m a day, according to Home Office accounts

Migrant hotels bill climbs to £8m a day, according to Home Office accounts

Migrant hotels bill climbs to £8m a day, according to Home Office accounts

19 September 2023

The figure is higher than the £6 million daily cost cited by Home Secretary Suella Braverman in the Commons on Monday.


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