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Half term flights 42 more expensive than pre pandemic
Flights for half-term getaways are an average of 42% more expensive than before the coronavirus pandemic, according to new analysis..
Badenoch sets sights on US investment in first visit as Trade Secretary
Kemi Badenoch will hail the special relationship between the UK and the US when she travels to New York for her first overseas visit as Trade Secretary..
Natural History Museum helps Ukrainian scientists in bid to save historic murals
The Natural History Museum and Ukraines National Academy of Sciences have completed research aimed at helping to save some of Kyivs historic artworks..
Shoppers hit with record 106 food inflation
Food inflation has hit its highest rate on record, with shoppers now paying 10.6% more than they were a year ago, figures show..
Yorkshire Water reveals hosepipe ban could last well into next year
Yorkshire Water has told its more than five million customers the hosepipe ban could continue well into 2023 if there is a dry winter..
Pump iron for longer life study finds
People have been urged to participate in regular weightlifting after a study found that pumping iron could cut their risk of dying early..
Labour pledges breakfast club access to all primary school children in England
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson is set to speak to the Labour Party Conference on Wednesday.
Kwarteng urged to change course by International Monetary Fund
The IMF say it is closely monitoring developments and urged the Chancellor to reevaluate the tax measures.
Royal Mail workers to stage 19 further strikes over next two months
Members of the CWU will walk out for a mixture of single days and rolling action.
Nadhim Zahawi British Islands will be at the heart of levelling up
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster has been speaking ahead of the first Islands Forum.
Next years Eurovision will be held in either Liverpool or Glasgow
The BBC have announced those cities have made it into the final two.
Sir Keir Starmer promises to restore sense of collective hope after Tory turmoil
The Labour leader has been giving his keynote speech at the partys conference in Liverpool.
Preventable cancer cases on the rise charity says
Drinking, tanning and smoking are contributing to around 400 preventable cases of cancer every day in the UK, new estimates have suggested..
Facebook parent company disables Russian propaganda network targeting Europe
A sprawling disinformation network originating in Russia sought to use hundreds of fake social media accounts and dozens of sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points about the invasion of Ukraine, Meta has revealed..
Chancellor to meet with City investors after budget sparks market chaos
Kwasi Kwarteng is meeting with City investors to discuss a package of deregulation as he contends with massive market turmoil sparked by his tax-cutting mini-budget..
Prince of Wales has no plans for formal investiture ceremony
The Prince of Wales has no plans to stage an investiture ceremony to formally mark receiving his new title, it has emerged..
Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers warns Ofgem
Most of the UKs energy suppliers need to make improvements to meet their obligations to support customers struggling to pay their bills, energy regulator Ofgem has warned..
Jeremy Corbyn libel action settled ahead of trial
A political blogger who was suing former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for libel has dropped his case, according to lawyers from both sides..
Shakira to face trial accused of 13m tax fraud in Spain
A Spanish judge has approved a trial for Colombian pop singer Shakira on charges of tax fraud..
London city hall must strengthen rulebook probe into Boris Johnson finds
London city halls code of conduct must be strengthened, a review has found, following a probe into Boris Johnsons links with an American businesswoman while mayor..





















