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ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4bn to country ahead of fares price hike

ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4bn to country ahead of fares price hike

ScotRail reveals it is worth more than £4bn to country ahead of fares price hike

31 March 2025

The report, by transport and infrastructure consultants at Steer, was published before Tuesday’s fare increase of 3.8%.


Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

Parts of UK could be hotter than Athens on Thursday amid week of sunny weather

31 March 2025

Temperatures will rise gradually this week and could peak at 21C on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office said.


Mother and daughter, four, among victims named in station house fire

Mother and daughter, four, among victims named in station house fire

Mother and daughter, four, among victims named in station house fire

31 March 2025

Mayci Fox and her mother Emma Conn, 30, both died in the blaze, along with 23-year-old Louie Thorn.


‘Glacial’ reform of education system must move faster – Children’s Commissioner

‘Glacial’ reform of education system must move faster – Children’s Commissioner

‘Glacial’ reform of education system must move faster – Children’s Commissioner

31 March 2025

Nicola Killean said exams should not dominate school years.


EasyJet opens base at Southend airport

EasyJet opens base at Southend airport

EasyJet opens base at Southend airport

31 March 2025

The Essex airport is the airline’s 10th UK base.


Stacey Dooley to be joined by Kevin Clifton for 2:22 A Ghost Story tour

Stacey Dooley to be joined by Kevin Clifton for 2:22 A Ghost Story tour

Stacey Dooley to be joined by Kevin Clifton for 2:22 A Ghost Story tour

31 March 2025

Dooley made her stage debut in a West End production of the supernatural thriller last year.


Fragmentation between authorities ‘open invitation’ to Channel gangs, says PM

Fragmentation between authorities ‘open invitation’ to Channel gangs, says PM

Fragmentation between authorities ‘open invitation’ to Channel gangs, says PM

31 March 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said work was being done to better co-ordinate efforts to tackle people-smuggling gangs.


What are the most common nationalities of migrants arriving in the UK illegally?

What are the most common nationalities of migrants arriving in the UK illegally?

What are the most common nationalities of migrants arriving in the UK illegally?

31 March 2025

The total number of illegal arrivals detected in the UK in 2024 was up 19% year on year.


Boss of Mirror publisher Reach steps down after nearly six years

Boss of Mirror publisher Reach steps down after nearly six years

Boss of Mirror publisher Reach steps down after nearly six years

31 March 2025

Reach’s chief revenue officer Piers North has been appointed to replace him at the newspaper group.


Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as billionaire Stroll invests more cash

Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as billionaire Stroll invests more cash

Aston Martin to sell F1 team stake as billionaire Stroll invests more cash

31 March 2025

Aston Martin said the two deals are expected to improve the group’s liquidity by more than £125 million.


Safe injection centre boss ‘convinced’ more would have died without facility

Safe injection centre boss ‘convinced’ more would have died without facility

Safe injection centre boss ‘convinced’ more would have died without facility

31 March 2025

Since opening, 17 people have overdosed in the Thistle, according to the centre’s boss.


Jesy Nelson recovering after ‘successful’ surgery to help unborn twins

Jesy Nelson recovering after ‘successful’ surgery to help unborn twins

Jesy Nelson recovering after ‘successful’ surgery to help unborn twins

31 March 2025

Her partner will raise money for the helpline Twins Trust through running the London Marathon.


Pharmacies pause action while they examine Government funding deal

Pharmacies pause action while they examine Government funding deal

Pharmacies pause action while they examine Government funding deal

31 March 2025

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) had warned pharmacists were facing a financial ‘cliff edge’.


Runner aims to break record for fastest London Marathon run in traffic cone suit

Runner aims to break record for fastest London Marathon run in traffic cone suit

Runner aims to break record for fastest London Marathon run in traffic cone suit

31 March 2025

Michael Wiggins aims to complete his 18th London Marathon run in three hours and 15 minutes.


Wigan fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs in memory of late uncle

Wigan fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs in memory of late uncle

Wigan fan to cycle to 92 football league clubs in memory of late uncle

31 March 2025

Matt Jopson will be raising money for Prostate Cancer UK and the Queencort Hospice where his uncle received end-of-life care.


Thames Water picks KKR as preferred bidder in equity rescue

Thames Water picks KKR as preferred bidder in equity rescue

Thames Water picks KKR as preferred bidder in equity rescue

31 March 2025

The supplier is hoping to finalise terms of a possible deal with KKR in the second quarter, with aims to complete in the second half of the year.


Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns over inappropriate behaviour

Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns over inappropriate behaviour

Primark boss Paul Marchant resigns over inappropriate behaviour

31 March 2025

The retailer’s parent firm Associated British Foods said the chief executive admitted to an ‘error of judgment’.


Virgin says it has ‘green signal’ for running trains through Channel Tunnel

Virgin says it has ‘green signal’ for running trains through Channel Tunnel

Virgin says it has ‘green signal’ for running trains through Channel Tunnel

31 March 2025

Sir Richard Branson’s company said there are ‘no more major hurdles to overcome’ for it to launch services rivalling Eurostar.


Man describes 24-hour treadmill fundraiser as ‘torture’ but ‘incredible’

Man describes 24-hour treadmill fundraiser as ‘torture’ but ‘incredible’

Man describes 24-hour treadmill fundraiser as ‘torture’ but ‘incredible’

31 March 2025

Joe Pritchard ran continuously on a treadmill for 24 hours inside a pub to raise money for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.


Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

Trump says he hopes ‘terrorists’ who damaged golf course are ‘treated harshly’

31 March 2025

A 33-year-old man charged in connection with the incident is scheduled to appear at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.


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