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JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women
Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help meet an unmet need for women who have experienced sexual violence..
Kiss confirm last ever UK dates as part of End Of The Road tour
Kiss have confirmed the bands farewell UK tour dates taking place next year as part of their End Of The Road tour..
Paying nurses more would take money from NHS operations says Health Secretary
Paying nurses more would take money away from funding NHS operations, the Health Secretary has said, as ministers meet to discuss contingency plans for forthcoming strikes..
Twitter Blue subscription relaunches with higher price for iPhone users
Twitters subscription service that will allow users to pay to be verified on the platform is relaunching on Monday after a failed rollout last month..
Four children critical in hospital while search continues at frozen lake
Emergency services were called to Babbs Mill Park in Solihull on Sunday afternoon.
National Grid asks two coal plants to fire up amid big freeze
Britains electricity grid operator has asked two of its coal-fired power stations to start warming up as freezing weather conditions heap pressure on the UKs power network..
Microsoft buys stake in London Stock Exchange Group in data collaboration
Microsoft has become a shareholder of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) as the two firms agree to a 10-year partnership to build new data and analytics products..
Metro Bank fined 10m for giving investors false information
Metro Bank has been fined £10 million by the UKs financial regulator for knowingly publishing incorrect information to investors in 2018..
UK economy grew in October but respite set to be brief
The UKs economy rebounded in October after a contraction in September when output was impacted by the extra bank holiday for the Queens funeral, according to official figures..
Cold snap continues as drivers warned of icy conditions during Monday rush hour
Yellow warnings for snow, ice and fog are in place for much of the UK.
Government to hold Cobra meeting as it faces widespread strikes
Plans for military staff and civil servants to cover for striking workers in the coming weeks will be discussed at a Cobra meeting on Monday..
Gareth Southgate will not rush into decision over future as England boss
Gareth Southgate will take time to consider his future as the England manager deals with conflicting thoughts after what he admits has been an often difficult last 18 months in the hot seat..
Spike in use of gambling blocks to curb overspending amid income squeeze
There has been an increase in people turning to tools that block them from gambling amid growing cost pressures and shrinking consumer budgets, new data has shown..
Manufacturers set to plunge into recession next year warns industry group
Manufacturers are set to plunge into recession next year as the deteriorating economic conditions at home and abroad exert a vice-like grip on the sector, according to a report..
Nightclubs face higher business rates next year despite sector turmoil
Nightclubs across the UK face higher property taxes next year despite being battered by the pandemic in the latest hammer blow for the sector, according to new data..
Majestic freezes prices for pubs restaurants and bars
Wine retailer Majestic has frozen prices for pubs, bars and restaurants until at least the spring as rising costs continue to put pressure on the hospitality sector..
TUC says 2022 has been worst year for real pay growth for almost 50 years
A study suggests 2022 has been the worst year for real wage growth for nearly half a century..
December sees biggest drop in property price tags in four years
The average price tag on a home plummeted by almost £8,000 this month the largest dip seen in four years, according to new data..
Banks not moving fast enough to tackle climate and nature crises campaigners
Major European banks must do more to tackle the climate crisis, cut emissions and safeguard the worlds vital natural systems, campaigners have warned..
Environment Agency staff to work to rule in row over pay
Thousands of Environment Agency workers in England are to take industrial action in the coming weeks, including stopping attending incidents such as floods, water pollution, spills, waste fires and fly-tipping..





















