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Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

Hydrogen not a panacea for reaching net zero, MPs conclude

18 December 2022

The Government is being asked to outline a series of decision points between now and 2050 that will set out in practical terms the role of hydrogen.


Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

Ex lollipop lady, 87, died after collision on road she campaigned to make safer

18 December 2022

Irene Allen died on December 11 after she was involved in a road traffic collision in Bury on December 6.


Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house

18 December 2022

West Midlands Police began a search of the address on Clarence Road, Handsworth, last week.


In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

In Pictures: Sausage dogs show off festive finery during winter walk

18 December 2022

Santa suits and woolly coats kept the dachsunds warm in the snow of Hyde Park in London.


UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

UK can be confident of no blackouts this winter, minister says

18 December 2022

There have been fears of pressure on the electricity grid if imports from Europe dry up amid a squeeze on global energy supplies.


Martyn’s Law: Parliament to debate new anti-terrorism security rules for venues

Martyn’s Law: Parliament to debate new anti-terrorism security rules for venues

Martyn’s Law: Parliament to debate new anti-terrorism security rules for venues

18 December 2022

The new legislation will require venues and local authorities to have preventative action plans against terror attacks.


Body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney to arrive home on Monday

Body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney to arrive home on Monday

Body of Irish UN peacekeeping soldier Sean Rooney to arrive home on Monday

18 December 2022

Defence Forces member Private Sean Rooney was killed on active service in Lebanon earlier this week.


19-year-old charged in connection with migrant boat deaths in the Channel

19-year-old charged in connection with migrant boat deaths in the Channel

19-year-old charged in connection with migrant boat deaths in the Channel

18 December 2022

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised a charge against Ibrahima Bah.


Big Issue founder says Government needs to ‘get off its rear’

Big Issue founder says Government needs to ‘get off its rear’

Big Issue founder says Government needs to ‘get off its rear’

18 December 2022

Lord Bird said people face slipping into poverty and homelessness.


‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says

‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says

‘Not fair’ for troops to cover for strike action at Christmas, Dowden says

18 December 2022

The Chancellor the Duchy of Lancaster has urged unions to call off the industrial action and ‘give the military a break’.


NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern

NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern

NI Protocol issues can be fixed ahead of Good Friday Agreement landmark – Ahern

18 December 2022

Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said he understands that unionists and loyalists have concerns about the constitutional position.


SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black

SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black

SNP must explain to Scots why they want independence, says Black

18 December 2022

The comments come as a sixth poll in a row showed majority support for independence.


Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney

Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney

Scottish budget was ‘bleak’ and public service reform required, says Swinney

18 December 2022

The Deputy First Minister said he had to take ‘bold action’ in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.


Wildlife charity co-founded by British actress ‘delighted’ by giraffe twins

Wildlife charity co-founded by British actress ‘delighted’ by giraffe twins

Wildlife charity co-founded by British actress ‘delighted’ by giraffe twins

18 December 2022

The Born Free Foundation was co-founded by British actress and wildlife campaigner Virginia McKenna.


Always a way forward, says Archbishop about royal family rift

Always a way forward, says Archbishop about royal family rift

Always a way forward, says Archbishop about royal family rift

18 December 2022

The Most Rev Justin Welby officiated at Harry and Meghan’s wedding.


Just 118 homes left without power on Shetland as reconnection expected on Sunday

Just 118 homes left without power on Shetland as reconnection expected on Sunday

Just 118 homes left without power on Shetland as reconnection expected on Sunday

18 December 2022

Heavy snow this week brought down power lines.


Sales jump at Ikea as customers return to shops despite price increases

Sales jump at Ikea as customers return to shops despite price increases

Sales jump at Ikea as customers return to shops despite price increases

18 December 2022

Ikea said it continued to see a ‘strong appetite from customers to invest in their life at home’.


UK tax revenues jumped by £85bn as Covid reliefs phased out – OECD

UK tax revenues jumped by £85bn as Covid reliefs phased out – OECD

UK tax revenues jumped by £85bn as Covid reliefs phased out – OECD

18 December 2022

Total revenue from taxes across the UK rebounded to £775.6 billion over the year to March 2022, the body said.


Five million people from UK to spend festive period abroad

Five million people from UK to spend festive period abroad

Five million people from UK to spend festive period abroad

18 December 2022

Friday will be the busiest day for departures, while Christmas Day will be the quietest.


What the papers say – December 18

What the papers say – December 18

What the papers say – December 18

18 December 2022

The royal family feud and striking nurses are the stories leading many of the papers.


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