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42ft Christmas tree erected outside Houses of Parliament
A huge Sitka spruce has been hoisted into place at the Palace of Westminster.
6 Dec 2022
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Ofgem chief says controls on energy firms ‘should have been tighter’
Ofgem’s chief executive has said financial resilience controls ‘should have been stronger’ when quizzed by MPs on the collapse of energy suppliers.
11 Jul 2022
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Energy price higher than at time of last price cap estimate, Ofgem chief says
The chief executive of Ofgem has said the the market price of energy is higher than it was at the time of the last price cap estimate.
11 Jul 2022
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Posties suffered more than 1,600 dog attacks last year, says Royal Mail
A total of 1,673 dog attacks on postal workers were recorded, an average of 32 every week across the UK.
4 Jul 2022
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Hundreds gather at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena
The vigil is taking the form of a silent walk that traces the route Ms Aleena had been taking but never got to complete.
3 Jul 2022
UK
Hundreds show love and support at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said Ms Aleena was “an incredible woman and an inspiration to us all”.
2 Jul 2022
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BBC journalist felt like ‘prey’ as he was chased by protesters, court hears
Nick Watt told Westminster Magistrates’ Court how he was ‘very scared’.
29 Jun 2022
UK
Victim of ‘opportunist stranger attack’ in London identified as Zara Allena, 36
Ms Allena was pronounced dead at hospital after being found in the early hours with serious head injuries.
27 Jun 2022
UK26 Jun 2022
Killer drivers could receive life sentences under new rules
New legislation comes into force on Tuesday allowing judges to hand down life sentences to dangerous drivers who kill while behind the wheel
UK
Glastonbury festival-goers told to brace for showers
The Met Office is predicting scattered rain across the UK over the weekend.
24 Jun 2022
UK
‘Zero engagement’ from Government on Transport for London funding crisis – mayor
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he has had ‘zero engagement’ from the Government on a long-term TfL funding plan.
23 Jun 2022
UK
Government’s Moderna partnership to bring over £1 billion investment
A partnership to open a new research and manufacturing centre in the UK will mean over £1 billion in mRNA research investment.
22 Jun 2022
UK
Shapps is ‘spouting nonsense’, RMT general secretary says
Mick Lynch criticised Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ plans to allow agency staff to replace striking workers.
21 Jun 2022
UK
Senior civil servant jailed for spiking pregnant mistress with abortion drug
A Home Office civil servant was sentenced to 45 months in prison for crushing up an abortion pill and putting it in a glass of orange juice.
16 Jun 2022
UK
Andrew is ‘a very good man’, says Duchess of York
Sarah was speaking to Times Radio after her ex-husband’s recent out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre.
14 Jun 2022
UK
Thunderstorms set to miss Jubilee celebrations
Concert-goers at the Party at the Palace are expected to avoid a second bout of thunderstorms predicted for Saturday night.
4 Jun 2022
UK
Homes and businesses in Welsh seaside village hit by deluge of heavy rain
The seaside town of Criccieth received a sudden downpour on Friday, leaving several homes and business damaged.
3 Jun 2022
UK3 Jun 2022
Former world champion boxer David Haye charged with assault
David Haye is accused of assaulting Nickesh Jhala in October last year
UK
Gynaecology waiting lists soar as women’s health problems dismissed, doctor says
Gynaecology waiting lists have grown partly because women’s health problems are dismissed as ‘benign’, a health leader has said.
3 Jun 2022
UK3 Jun 2022
Thunderstorm warning issued but downpour should miss Jubilee concert
The south of England is expected to be hit with thunderstorms this weekend, as the country prepares for more Platinum Jubilee celebrations
UK
Prime Minister booed and cheered outside thanksgiving service
Boris Johnson was received by onlookers with a mix of boos and cheers as he attended the thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral.
3 Jun 2022