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Therese Coffey confident ‘we can get through’ egg shortage gripping UK

Therese Coffey confident ‘we can get through’ egg shortage gripping UK

Supermarkets Asda and Lidl are limiting the number of boxes of eggs customers can buy.

Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at Wandsworth home

Knifeman in Tesco jacket threatens woman and child at Wandsworth home

Police have released footage of two men they are hunting after they forced their way into a woman’s Wandsworth home on Tuesday.

Flooding causes chaos on roads and trains

Flooding causes chaos on roads and trains

Up to 20 cars were stranded in flood water in West Sussex.

BBC urged to rethink proposed cuts to ‘vital’ local radio services

BBC urged to rethink proposed cuts to ‘vital’ local radio services

Plans confirmed by the broadcaster include the loss of 48 jobs across local staffing in England, amounting to a total reduction of 2%.

Royal Mail asks Government to cut Saturday letter service under overhaul

Royal Mail asks Government to cut Saturday letter service under overhaul

Chief executive Simon Thompson vowed to do ‘whatever it takes’ to turn the group around after interim results showed it fell to a £219 million loss.

Democracy ‘under attack’, minister warns as MPs urged to step up phone security

Democracy ‘under attack’, minister warns as MPs urged to step up phone security

Security minister Tom Tugendhat issued a stark warning to MPs after Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle urged them to be careful with mobile phones.

Andy Warhol masterpiece from Death And Disaster series sells for £72 million

Andy Warhol masterpiece from Death And Disaster series sells for £72 million

The rare masterpiece White Disaster (White Car Crash 19 Times) went under the hammer in New York on Wednesday.

Hancock’s partner and former aide jets to Australia amid I’m A Celebrity outrage

Hancock’s partner and former aide jets to Australia amid I’m A Celebrity outrage

Ofcom said it had received almost 2,000 complaints about the ITV show – the majority objecting to the former health secretary’s participation.

Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Rain warnings issued as flooding impacts roads and rail

Conditions may be ‘atrocious’ for much of the UK.

Manchester police evacuate flats after finding chemicals and firearms

Manchester police evacuate flats after finding chemicals and firearms

Police arrested two men, a 37-year-old and a 43-year-old, on suspicion of possession of firearms.

Radiotherapy ‘does not improve breast cancer survival after 30 years’

Radiotherapy ‘does not improve breast cancer survival after 30 years’

The findings come from a long-term follow up study of patients with breast cancer.

City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’

City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’

The Bill of Rights will return to Parliament ‘sooner rather than later’, with a date still to be officially confirmed.

What the papers say – November 17

What the papers say – November 17

The imminent announcement of tax rises and potential spending cuts is on many of Thursday’s front pages.

What the papers say – November 17

What the papers say – November 17

The imminent announcement of tax rises and potential spending cuts is on many of Thursday’s front pages.

I’m A Celeb contestants offered chance to escape growing tensions in the jungle

I’m A Celeb contestants offered chance to escape growing tensions in the jungle

Three lucky celebrities will temporarily leave the camp for a luxury treat.

Union accuses Royal Mail bosses of ‘gross mismanagement’ as talks continue

Union accuses Royal Mail bosses of ‘gross mismanagement’ as talks continue

The union said some progress had been made in recent negotiations, but accused Royal Mail management of failing to put any commitments into writing.

Shapps blocks sale of British microchip manufacturer to Chinese-owned firm

Shapps blocks sale of British microchip manufacturer to Chinese-owned firm

Newport Wafer Fab is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of semiconductors and there was concern over its reported £63 million purchase by Nexperia.

Business Secretary hails importance of King for British firms

Business Secretary hails importance of King for British firms

Among the notable attendees were entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones

Levers to alleviate cost of living crisis are in London – DUP leader

Levers to alleviate cost of living crisis are in London – DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson also said the period ahead is going to be challenging.

Boy George accuses Scarlette Douglas of ‘protecting’ Matt Hancock

Boy George accuses Scarlette Douglas of ‘protecting’ Matt Hancock

The Culture Club singer shared his irritation during Wednesday evening’s episode of the hit ITV reality show.

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