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Government acted unlawfully in approving climate plan, High Court rules

Government acted unlawfully in approving climate plan, High Court rules

Government acted unlawfully in approving climate plan, High Court rules

03 May 2024

The government has said it will redraft its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan within 12 months following the court’s decision.


Barry Manilow makes a ‘back up plan’ as problems continue at Co-op Live

Barry Manilow makes a ‘back up plan’ as problems continue at Co-op Live

Barry Manilow makes a ‘back up plan’ as problems continue at Co-op Live

03 May 2024

Barry Manilow has booked the AO Arena for his May 19 show as an alternative venue if the Co-op Arena is not ready.


Tory chairman urges MPs to ‘wait through weekend’ amid local election drubbing

Tory chairman urges MPs to ‘wait through weekend’ amid local election drubbing

Tory chairman urges MPs to ‘wait through weekend’ amid local election drubbing

03 May 2024

Richard Holden admitted it had been a disappointing night for his party, but insisted the widespread losses are ‘typical for a Government in midterm’.


SNP wants to avoid ‘bruising’ leadership contest and Swinney trusted – McAllan

SNP wants to avoid ‘bruising’ leadership contest and Swinney trusted – McAllan

SNP wants to avoid ‘bruising’ leadership contest and Swinney trusted – McAllan

03 May 2024

The Scottish Net Zero Secretary said John Swinney as first minister will unite the party.


Leprosy ‘may have spread between red squirrels and humans in medieval England’

Leprosy ‘may have spread between red squirrels and humans in medieval England’

Leprosy ‘may have spread between red squirrels and humans in medieval England’

03 May 2024

But researchers reassure infected modern red squirrels do not pose a threat to people in the UK.


Asda refinances £3.2bn of debt with higher interest rates

Asda refinances £3.2bn of debt with higher interest rates

Asda refinances £3.2bn of debt with higher interest rates

03 May 2024

It completed refinancing deals on around £3.2 billion worth of debt and pushed back the maturities on these past 2030.


Labour loses control of Oldham amid Gaza backlash

Labour loses control of Oldham amid Gaza backlash

Labour loses control of Oldham amid Gaza backlash

03 May 2024

Independent candidates campaigning on Gaza have picked up seats at the local elections.


Further arrest made over murder of teenager in broad daylight

Further arrest made over murder of teenager in broad daylight

Further arrest made over murder of teenager in broad daylight

03 May 2024

A 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and bailed while investigations continue.


‘The absence still aches’ – Kate and Gerry McCann issue anniversary message

‘The absence still aches’ – Kate and Gerry McCann issue anniversary message

‘The absence still aches’ – Kate and Gerry McCann issue anniversary message

03 May 2024

The couple thanked well-wishers for their support, and for remembering Madeleine and all missing children.


Toby Stephens joins Spanish wedding special of The Split as cast returns

Toby Stephens joins Spanish wedding special of The Split as cast returns

Toby Stephens joins Spanish wedding special of The Split as cast returns

03 May 2024

The special is set to air later this year.


Trainline passes £5 billion ticket sales amid UK rail travel recovery

Trainline passes £5 billion ticket sales amid UK rail travel recovery

Trainline passes £5 billion ticket sales amid UK rail travel recovery

03 May 2024

The rail tickets seller also doubled profits amid an easing in the impact of rail strikes in the UK and strong growth in Europe.


First quarter revenues rise at hotels giant IHG

First quarter revenues rise at hotels giant IHG

First quarter revenues rise at hotels giant IHG

03 May 2024

It came as the company, which also runs Crowne Plaza hotels, continued to expand by opening more than 6,200 rooms across 46 hotels.


Special educational needs ‘crisis’ harming provision for children – union

Special educational needs ‘crisis’ harming provision for children – union

Special educational needs ‘crisis’ harming provision for children – union

03 May 2024

Delegates at the NAHT’s annual conference in Wales are due to debate a series of motions on Send support on Saturday.


Concert goers ‘really frustrated’ as Co-op Live events cancelled and moved

Concert goers ‘really frustrated’ as Co-op Live events cancelled and moved

Concert goers ‘really frustrated’ as Co-op Live events cancelled and moved

03 May 2024

Co-op Live has axed events due to ongoing issues.


Fuel prices up 10p per litre since start of year

Fuel prices up 10p per litre since start of year

Fuel prices up 10p per litre since start of year

03 May 2024

The RAC claimed drivers are being ‘seriously overcharged for diesel’, with average prices rising by 2p per litre to 157.8p in April.


Sunak’s Tories face bruising local council results after by-election drubbing

Sunak’s Tories face bruising local council results after by-election drubbing

Sunak’s Tories face bruising local council results after by-election drubbing

03 May 2024

The Conservatives suffered a heavy defeat in the Blackpool South by-election and council losses are mounting after early declarations.


Pilot who crash-landed plane ‘owes his life’ to London’s Air Ambulance Charity

Pilot who crash-landed plane ‘owes his life’ to London’s Air Ambulance Charity

Pilot who crash-landed plane ‘owes his life’ to London’s Air Ambulance Charity

03 May 2024

Mike Aubrey’s plane stopped working at 300ft in the air.


Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

Blackpool South sees third biggest Tory to Labour by-election swing since war

03 May 2024

Labour has now clocked up six by-election swings greater than 20 percentage points in the last 12 months.


‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

‘Cowboy builder’ accused of £440K scam and ‘leaving trail of destroyed lives’

03 May 2024

Wendy Craig is among a group of 30 to have accused South Devon builder Steven Grant.


People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

People of Blackpool South have spoken for Britain, Labour’s newest MP says

03 May 2024

Chris Webb won Blackpool South with 10,825 votes as the Tories were adrift in second with 3,218 votes.


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