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Major incident declared after oil leaks into water at Poole Harbour

Major incident declared after oil leaks into water at Poole Harbour

Major incident declared after oil leaks into water at Poole Harbour

26 March 2023

Approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid was released from the UK’s largest onshore oilfield.


Sunak to unveil £160 million plan to ‘stamp out’ anti-social behaviour

Sunak to unveil £160 million plan to ‘stamp out’ anti-social behaviour

Sunak to unveil £160 million plan to ‘stamp out’ anti-social behaviour

26 March 2023

The Prime Minister said he wanted to see offenders who blight communities ‘quickly and visibly punished’.


England win cannot dampen Ukraine fans’ excitement over Wembley match

England win cannot dampen Ukraine fans’ excitement over Wembley match

England win cannot dampen Ukraine fans’ excitement over Wembley match

26 March 2023

‘It’s my first time here at Wembley stadium so I’m very excited,’ Maksym said.


Ovo launches energy deal below Government price cap

Ovo launches energy deal below Government price cap

Ovo launches energy deal below Government price cap

26 March 2023

The company is offering a deal to existing customers that is cheaper than the Energy Price Guarantee.


Family of man shot dead in Manchester say he was mother’s ‘pride and joy’

Family of man shot dead in Manchester say he was mother’s ‘pride and joy’

Family of man shot dead in Manchester say he was mother’s ‘pride and joy’

26 March 2023

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting.


Nicola Sturgeon will ‘probably’ write book about her time in politics

Nicola Sturgeon will ‘probably’ write book about her time in politics

Nicola Sturgeon will ‘probably’ write book about her time in politics

26 March 2023

The 53-year-old has been First Minister for eight years.


Levelling-Up Secretary refuses to guarantee HS2 will terminate at Euston

Levelling-Up Secretary refuses to guarantee HS2 will terminate at Euston

Levelling-Up Secretary refuses to guarantee HS2 will terminate at Euston

26 March 2023

‘I don’t know what the final decision will be about where the terminus will be,’ Michael Gove said.


Ofsted needs to look at inadequate ratings following inspections, Gove says

Ofsted needs to look at inadequate ratings following inspections, Gove says

Ofsted needs to look at inadequate ratings following inspections, Gove says

26 March 2023

It comes after Ruth Perry, who was headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report.


Ukrainian crews complete UK training on Challenger 2 tanks

Ukrainian crews complete UK training on Challenger 2 tanks

Ukrainian crews complete UK training on Challenger 2 tanks

26 March 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the Ukrainian soldiers ‘return to their homeland better equipped, but to no less danger’.


Welsh Government’s ‘mismanagement of public accounts’ criticised in report

Welsh Government’s ‘mismanagement of public accounts’ criticised in report

Welsh Government’s ‘mismanagement of public accounts’ criticised in report

26 March 2023

The Senedd’s Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has criticised the Welsh Government over a £155.5 million underspend in 2020-21.


GAA approves Croke Park and Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid

GAA approves Croke Park and Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid

GAA approves Croke Park and Casement Park inclusion in Euro 2028 bid

26 March 2023

Casement Park is in the process of being redeveloped.


It would be ‘a tragedy’ if John Lewis ownership model changes, says former boss

It would be ‘a tragedy’ if John Lewis ownership model changes, says former boss

It would be ‘a tragedy’ if John Lewis ownership model changes, says former boss

26 March 2023

Reports last week suggested the company is considering ending its 100% staff-owned structure.


I believe Boris Johnson told MP partygate inquiry the truth, Michael Gove says

I believe Boris Johnson told MP partygate inquiry the truth, Michael Gove says

I believe Boris Johnson told MP partygate inquiry the truth, Michael Gove says

26 March 2023

The Levelling-Up Secretary said he accepted the former prime minister ‘did not think he was breaking’ Covid rules with lockdown events in No 10.


Mother of murdered Ellie Gould calls for ’25-year starting point for overkill’

Mother of murdered Ellie Gould calls for ’25-year starting point for overkill’

Mother of murdered Ellie Gould calls for ’25-year starting point for overkill’

26 March 2023

Carole Gould said she hopes that recommendations made by Clare Wade KC in an independent review will lead to tougher sentencing.


Employing serving MPs as presenters is ‘very concerning’, says Labour’s Powell

Employing serving MPs as presenters is ‘very concerning’, says Labour’s Powell

Employing serving MPs as presenters is ‘very concerning’, says Labour’s Powell

26 March 2023

The shadow culture secretary noted broadcasters are bound by licensing conditions ‘which mean they do have to provide balance and some impartiality’.


New SNP leader must ‘pick up the pieces’ of Sturgeon’s ‘woeful record’ – Labour

New SNP leader must ‘pick up the pieces’ of Sturgeon’s ‘woeful record’ – Labour

New SNP leader must ‘pick up the pieces’ of Sturgeon’s ‘woeful record’ – Labour

26 March 2023

The next leader of the SNP will be announced in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.


MPs duped by fake foreign firm were acting ‘within the rules’, says Gove

MPs duped by fake foreign firm were acting ‘within the rules’, says Gove

MPs duped by fake foreign firm were acting ‘within the rules’, says Gove

26 March 2023

Former health secretary Matt Hancock told campaigners posing as an international business that his consultancy rate was £10,000 per day.


Health Secretary accused of ‘trying to pinch pennies’ in junior doctors pay row

Health Secretary accused of ‘trying to pinch pennies’ in junior doctors pay row

Health Secretary accused of ‘trying to pinch pennies’ in junior doctors pay row

26 March 2023

Dr Robert Laurenson, of the BMA, apologised for the disruption from further strikes but said he does not think they will put patients’ lives at risk.


Laughing gas ban ‘will not stop young people using it’, say experts

Laughing gas ban ‘will not stop young people using it’, say experts

Laughing gas ban ‘will not stop young people using it’, say experts

26 March 2023

The Drug Science Scientific Committee also said a blanket ban on nitrous oxide was ‘completely disproportionate’ to the harms it caused.


UNHCR: Illegal Migration Bill ‘extinguishes’ most refugees’ right to seek asylum

UNHCR: Illegal Migration Bill ‘extinguishes’ most refugees’ right to seek asylum

UNHCR: Illegal Migration Bill ‘extinguishes’ most refugees’ right to seek asylum

26 March 2023

Vicky Tennant, the UNHCR’s representative to the UK, has criticised the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.


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