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Met Police officer David Carrick used his ‘power to carry out sex attacks’

Met Police officer David Carrick used his ‘power to carry out sex attacks’

Met Police officer David Carrick used his ‘power to carry out sex attacks’

06 February 2023

The 48-year-old was sacked from the force after being unmasked as one of the country’s most prolific sex offenders.


Credible settlement only way to ‘absolutely’ avoid exam disruption, says union

Credible settlement only way to ‘absolutely’ avoid exam disruption, says union

Credible settlement only way to ‘absolutely’ avoid exam disruption, says union

06 February 2023

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland have been taking rolling strike action.


Retailers suffer disappointing January as consumers brace for more bill rises

Retailers suffer disappointing January as consumers brace for more bill rises

Retailers suffer disappointing January as consumers brace for more bill rises

06 February 2023

Total UK retail sales increased by 4.2% in January, less than half the 11.9% rise seen a year earlier, according to the BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.


From hopeful spark to up in flames – the story of Britishvolt

From hopeful spark to up in flames – the story of Britishvolt

From hopeful spark to up in flames – the story of Britishvolt

06 February 2023

Britishvolt was founded in 2019, but collapsed just three years later and is now on the cusp of being bought by an Australian company.


Being married ‘may help prevent type 2 diabetes’

Being married ‘may help prevent type 2 diabetes’

Being married ‘may help prevent type 2 diabetes’

06 February 2023

Some 850,000 people in the UK are living with type 2 diabetes but are undiagnosed.


UK construction declines further after sharp fall in housebuilding

UK construction declines further after sharp fall in housebuilding

UK construction declines further after sharp fall in housebuilding

06 February 2023

The influential S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index scored 48.4 last month, slipping from 48.8 in December.


Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

Some Brexiteers will admit EU exit has been a ‘disaster’ – Amber Rudd

06 February 2023

The former home secretary said she feels ‘abandoned by the party as far as those of us who can see the truth about Brexit is concerned’.


Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot challenges inquest verdict

Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot challenges inquest verdict

Shoreham Airshow disaster pilot challenges inquest verdict

06 February 2023

At an inquest last December, the 11 men who died in 2015 were found to have been unlawfully killed.


Banks should up their game by improving online security features, says Which?

Banks should up their game by improving online security features, says Which?

Banks should up their game by improving online security features, says Which?

06 February 2023

The consumer group said banks ‘should not be leaving these open doors for scammers to exploit’.


Deal ‘tantalisingly close’ for Unite ambulance workers in Wales – union

Deal ‘tantalisingly close’ for Unite ambulance workers in Wales – union

Deal ‘tantalisingly close’ for Unite ambulance workers in Wales – union

06 February 2023

It is the only union taking action in Wales today.


Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge’ disruption

06 February 2023

Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time.


Interest rates likely to need to rise again, warns Bank policymaker

Interest rates likely to need to rise again, warns Bank policymaker

Interest rates likely to need to rise again, warns Bank policymaker

06 February 2023

Rate setter Catherine Mann said it was too soon to pause increases, warning that there are still big risks that inflation may prove stubborn.


Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

Playing golf may be better than Nordic walking for health, study suggests

06 February 2023

Golf seemed to have the biggest effect on blood fats and the metabolism of glucose, which keeps blood sugar levels stable.


New car market grows for sixth month in a row

New car market grows for sixth month in a row

New car market grows for sixth month in a row

06 February 2023

Some 131,994 new cars were registered last month, up 14.7% on January 2022.


Friends hope specialist rescue team will give Nicola Bulley’s family answers

Friends hope specialist rescue team will give Nicola Bulley’s family answers

Friends hope specialist rescue team will give Nicola Bulley’s family answers

06 February 2023

Specialist Group International will help police in the search for the mother-of-two.


Raab ‘at top end of robustness scales’ says ex-Cabinet colleague Buckland

Raab ‘at top end of robustness scales’ says ex-Cabinet colleague Buckland

Raab ‘at top end of robustness scales’ says ex-Cabinet colleague Buckland

06 February 2023

Sir Robert Buckland admitted having a disagreement with Dominic Raab while they were in Cabinet together.


Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

Trevor Noah jokes about Harry at 2023 Grammys

06 February 2023

The Duke of Sussex recounted in his book how his genitals had been ‘frostnipped’ during a trip to Antarctica.


Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

Australian company selected as frontrunner to buy Britishvolt

06 February 2023

Britishvolt collapsed last month, laying off most of its 200 staff.


What the papers say – February 6

What the papers say – February 6

What the papers say – February 6

06 February 2023

Liz Truss is condemned as ‘delusional’ on the front pages as she defends the policies that made the pound plummet.


Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

Beyonce becomes the biggest Grammy winner in history

06 February 2023

The biggest prize of the night, album of the year, went to Harry Styles for his third album Harry’s House.


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