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Post Office had deliberate policy of blame for missing money, inquiry told

Post Office had deliberate policy of blame for missing money, inquiry told

Post Office had deliberate policy of blame for missing money, inquiry told

17 February 2022

Scott Darlington said the Post Office took an ‘attritional’ approach to subpostmasters over missing money.


Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

Take-up of booster and third doses among adults in England, by local authority

17 February 2022

There are four local authorities where take-up is still below 50%.


Tube workers set for above inflation pay rise

Tube workers set for above inflation pay rise

Tube workers set for above inflation pay rise

17 February 2022

The increase will be based on RPI inflation for February plus 0.2%. January’s inflation figure was 7.8%.


Campaigners hail move to ditch 2026 cut-off date for recording historic paths

Campaigners hail move to ditch 2026 cut-off date for recording historic paths

Campaigners hail move to ditch 2026 cut-off date for recording historic paths

17 February 2022

The decision to repeal the deadline will mean more time to get lost rights of way on to official maps.


Farmers told to slash nitrogen pollution flowing into Poole Harbour

Farmers told to slash nitrogen pollution flowing into Poole Harbour

Farmers told to slash nitrogen pollution flowing into Poole Harbour

17 February 2022

Run-off from farmland is contributing to growth in green algae which has smothered native grasses and is affecting wildlife.


GCHQ chief briefs key industries about cyber risk as tensions mount over Ukraine

GCHQ chief briefs key industries about cyber risk as tensions mount over Ukraine

GCHQ chief briefs key industries about cyber risk as tensions mount over Ukraine

17 February 2022

Sir Jeremy Fleming spoke to representatives from critical national infrastructure organisations ‘in light of the situation in Ukraine’.


Passenger plane draws ‘relax’ with flight path near Ukrainian border

Passenger plane draws ‘relax’ with flight path near Ukrainian border

Passenger plane draws ‘relax’ with flight path near Ukrainian border

17 February 2022

The Air Moldova Airbus A321 drew an 80-mile wide ‘relax’, watched by over 30,000 people on the tracking site Flightradar24.com.


DUP will only serve in functioning executive if they win election – Eastwood

DUP will only serve in functioning executive if they win election – Eastwood

DUP will only serve in functioning executive if they win election – Eastwood

17 February 2022

The SDLP leader said the DUP position was the ‘most undemocratic thing I’ve ever heard’.


Bruce Mouat’s father ‘proud’ and ‘speechless’ as family eyes double celebration

Bruce Mouat’s father ‘proud’ and ‘speechless’ as family eyes double celebration

Bruce Mouat’s father ‘proud’ and ‘speechless’ as family eyes double celebration

17 February 2022

Bob Mouat watched his son’s Olympic curling semi-final win at home in Scotland as he waits to become a grandfather for the first time.


London Eye and Legoland among attractions closing because of Storm Eunice

London Eye and Legoland among attractions closing because of Storm Eunice

London Eye and Legoland among attractions closing because of Storm Eunice

17 February 2022

The Met Office is warning of ‘flying debris resulting in danger to life’ and ‘damage to buildings and homes’ on Friday.


What can I do to stay safe during Storm Eunice?

What can I do to stay safe during Storm Eunice?

What can I do to stay safe during Storm Eunice?

17 February 2022

Advice has been issued on travel and flooding ahead of Friday’s bad weather.


Government scraps ‘golden visas’ for wealthy foreign investors

Government scraps ‘golden visas’ for wealthy foreign investors

Government scraps ‘golden visas’ for wealthy foreign investors

17 February 2022

Previously, those eligible for the visa had to have at least £2 million in investment funds and a UK bank account.


Eden Project co-founder apologises for comments about Cornwall

Eden Project co-founder apologises for comments about Cornwall

Eden Project co-founder apologises for comments about Cornwall

17 February 2022

Sir Tim Smit made the comments while defending his friend Rick Stein during a podcast.


EU must drop pretence that protocol is protecting peace – DUP leader

EU must drop pretence that protocol is protecting peace – DUP leader

EU must drop pretence that protocol is protecting peace – DUP leader

17 February 2022

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said unionism is ‘rapidly losing faith’ that a negotiated solution can be found on the trading arrangements.


Hillary Clinton thriller to be turned into action film

Hillary Clinton thriller to be turned into action film

Hillary Clinton thriller to be turned into action film

17 February 2022

Co-authors Clinton and Louise Penny will serve as executive producers on the movie.


‘Pressure from society to feel good linked to poorer wellbeing’

‘Pressure from society to feel good linked to poorer wellbeing’

‘Pressure from society to feel good linked to poorer wellbeing’

17 February 2022

A study suggests overly emphasising positivity may create an unattainable emotional norm.


Snapchat to allow username changes for the first time

Snapchat to allow username changes for the first time

Snapchat to allow username changes for the first time

17 February 2022

The app says users will be able to change their name a maximum of once a year.


Bold new artwork installed at St Paul’s Cathedral

Bold new artwork installed at St Paul’s Cathedral

Bold new artwork installed at St Paul’s Cathedral

17 February 2022

The installation has been unveiled today as part of the 50 Monuments in 50 Voices partnership.


Starbucks cuts back sale of Fairtrade coffee in UK

Starbucks cuts back sale of Fairtrade coffee in UK

Starbucks cuts back sale of Fairtrade coffee in UK

17 February 2022

It is understood that Starbucks will retain its Fairtrade supplies for certain blends of coffee but has axed relationships with other suppliers.


‘Loony’ driver jailed for mowing down and killing 11-year-old girl

‘Loony’ driver jailed for mowing down and killing 11-year-old girl

‘Loony’ driver jailed for mowing down and killing 11-year-old girl

17 February 2022

Ruby Cropper was catapulted 46 feet along a road after she was hit by Andrew Cairns in his Suzuki Alto in Greater Manchester.


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