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Tories ‘lost touch’ with values, says Ed Davey at local election campaign launch

Tories ‘lost touch’ with values, says Ed Davey at local election campaign launch

Tories ‘lost touch’ with values, says Ed Davey at local election campaign launch

31 March 2025

The Lib Dem leader rode a hobby horse around a series of jumps as he launched his party’s local election campaign.


Charity urges Government to consider needs of teenagers in national cancer plan

Charity urges Government to consider needs of teenagers in national cancer plan

Charity urges Government to consider needs of teenagers in national cancer plan

31 March 2025

The Teenage Cancer Trust warned that patients in the 13 to 24 age group were ‘often overlooked’.


First trees planted in effort to expand ‘iconic’ temperate rainforest site

First trees planted in effort to expand ‘iconic’ temperate rainforest site

First trees planted in effort to expand ‘iconic’ temperate rainforest site

31 March 2025

Hundreds of saplings have been planted at the Duchy of Cornwall’s Wistman’s Wood.


More than 150 new emergency areas added to smart motorways

More than 150 new emergency areas added to smart motorways

More than 150 new emergency areas added to smart motorways

31 March 2025

New stopping areas have been added to stretches of the M1, M3, M4, M5, M20, M25 and M27.


BBC warns of ‘unprecedented’ issues after £1bn drop in income

BBC warns of ‘unprecedented’ issues after £1bn drop in income

BBC warns of ‘unprecedented’ issues after £1bn drop in income

31 March 2025

The corporation issued the warning after two years when the licence fee was frozen.


Exonerated subpostmaster launches group to support victims of Horizon scandal

Exonerated subpostmaster launches group to support victims of Horizon scandal

Exonerated subpostmaster launches group to support victims of Horizon scandal

31 March 2025

Rab Thomson will launch the Scottish Postmasters for Justice and Redress Group on Wednesday.


Food inflation continued to edge up in March

Food inflation continued to edge up in March

Food inflation continued to edge up in March

31 March 2025

Food prices overall are now 2.4% higher than last March, up from 2.1% in February, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.


Drivers impacted as fuel price margins ‘remain high’

Drivers impacted as fuel price margins ‘remain high’

Drivers impacted as fuel price margins ‘remain high’

31 March 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was ‘concerned about the intensity’ of competition between fuel retailers.


Police recover stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million

Police recover stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million

Police recover stolen jewellery worth more than £1 million

31 March 2025

The items include a Rolex watch belonging to a First World War officer, gold necklaces and several engraved pieces.


EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier

EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier

EU response to tariffs will be ‘strategic’ to avoid more damage – Irish premier

31 March 2025

Micheal Martin also said he wants to see a ‘landing zone’ agreed to enable companies and the economy to ‘enjoy a bit of stability’.


Seabird modelling tool could transform offshore wind planning, study shows

Seabird modelling tool could transform offshore wind planning, study shows

Seabird modelling tool could transform offshore wind planning, study shows

31 March 2025

Researchers said the technique could also be used for other wildlife, including seals, bats and bees.


Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

31 March 2025

Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sent ripples through the financial markets as investors assess what the impact will be on global trade.


Rooney lawyers committed ‘serious misconduct’ in Vardy legal battle, court told

Rooney lawyers committed ‘serious misconduct’ in Vardy legal battle, court told

Rooney lawyers committed ‘serious misconduct’ in Vardy legal battle, court told

31 March 2025

Rebekah Vardy’s lawyers claim the amount she must pay in legal costs should be reduced.


Woman identified a year after body found in river

Woman identified a year after body found in river

Woman identified a year after body found in river

31 March 2025

Laura Stanley’s body was found by a member of the public in the River Mersey near Chorlton Water Park in Manchester.


King to begin normal week of official duties after cancer treatment side effects

King to begin normal week of official duties after cancer treatment side effects

King to begin normal week of official duties after cancer treatment side effects

31 March 2025

Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer in February 2024 and returned to public-facing duties last April.


Former GCHQ intern admits top secret data breach risking national security

Former GCHQ intern admits top secret data breach risking national security

Former GCHQ intern admits top secret data breach risking national security

31 March 2025

Hasaan Arshad took his work mobile phone into a top secret area of GCHQ and connected the device to a top secret work station, it was alleged.


Fearne Cotton says she has very ‘amicable’ relationship with estranged husband

Fearne Cotton says she has very ‘amicable’ relationship with estranged husband

Fearne Cotton says she has very ‘amicable’ relationship with estranged husband

31 March 2025

The 43-year old podcast host announced her split from her husband, musician Jesse Wood, in December.


Government to publish two further plans on future of NHS in Scotland

Government to publish two further plans on future of NHS in Scotland

Government to publish two further plans on future of NHS in Scotland

31 March 2025

One of the documents will lay out the ‘vision for reform and set out the strategic policy intent for health and social care’.


Stagecoach bus drivers balloted for strike action in dispute over pay

Stagecoach bus drivers balloted for strike action in dispute over pay

Stagecoach bus drivers balloted for strike action in dispute over pay

31 March 2025

Unite members have rejected a pay offer by Stagecoach West Scotland which the union said amounted to ‘a basic four per cent increase for one year’.


Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey

Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey

Most parents of 11 to 16-year-olds say child has internet in bedroom – survey

31 March 2025

Three quarters of the parents questioned said they are concerned about what their children are seeing, hearing or doing online.


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