Labour’s Ashley Dalton told the Conservatives “move out of the way” after a comfortable win in the West Lancashire by-election. She demanded a general election, telling Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that it was time for Labour to take over. Bitterly cold conditions on polling day and the expectation of an easy Labour hold contributed to […]
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Sales of used cars declined by 8.5% in the UK last year, new figures show. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said just 6.9 million vehicles changed hands in 2022, down from 7.5 million during the previous 12 months. The industry body said a squeeze on the supply of new cars restricted the
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A group of investors with combined assets of more than 1.5 trillion US dollars (£1.23 trillion) have written to five of Europe’s biggest banks, including Barclays, urging them to stop lending to fossil fuel firms. Responsible investment group ShareAction coordinated the letters which have been backed by up to 30 investors. They ask one or
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University staff will continue a 48-hour strike on Friday despite an announcement of fresh talks aimed at resolving a dispute over pay, jobs, pensions and conditions. Members of the University and College Union (UCU) will remain on strike at around 150 universities. The union welcomed a decision by university employers to enter negotiations under the
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He will address the summit by video link Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address a gathering of more than 30 nations considering how to respond to the prospect of Russian and Belarusian competitors at the Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said there are no plans for a Russian or Belarusian delegation at the
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About 15,000 members of Unison in five areas will walk out Ambulance workers in England will stage a fresh strike on Friday in the long-running dispute over pay and staffing, with no sign of a breakthrough in the increasingly bitter row. About 15,000 members of Unison in five areas will walk out, with officials warning
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His comments come ahead of a bout with Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in April Anthony Joshua insists he is still feeling fresh as he targets his first win since 2020 after putting “his heart back” into boxing. The two-time former world heavyweight champion will face Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena on April
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He will assist with preparations for Saturday’s trip to Leicester City Antonio Conte returned to work at Tottenham on Thursday but has been told to take it easy. Conte was absent for Sunday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City after he had surgery in Italy last week to remove his gallbladder. The Spurs boss flew back
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The Government say the £300 million programme will benefit 75 areas up to 2025 Thousands of families across England will be offered help with infant feeding, mental health and relationship building through “family hubs” being rolled out in communities. The Government said the £300 million programme will benefit 75 areas up to 2025, with hubs
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It means that the Warriors will not play in the Championship next season Worcester are to be renamed Sixways Rugby as Atlas director Jim O’Toole faces up to the backlash coming from creditors and angry Warriors fans who have seen their club killed off. Rather than compete in the Championship next season in a move
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