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Bank of England sells last of £20 billion gilts bought in mini-budget crisis

Bank of England sells last of £20 billion gilts bought in mini-budget crisis

The Bank sold the gilts at a profit of less than £4 billion.

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

School absences in December almost double the annual rate due to illness spike

The absence rate was 14.3% across all state schools in the week commencing December 12, 2022 – an increase from the rate of 7.8% across the year.

Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant pays tribute to Jeff Beck’s ‘enormous’ musical gift

Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant pays tribute to Jeff Beck’s ‘enormous’ musical gift

Titans within the world of rock music have paid tribute to the guitarist following the news of his death aged 78.

Barclay urged to address ‘workforce crisis’ at meeting with medical leaders

Barclay urged to address ‘workforce crisis’ at meeting with medical leaders

Medical union bosses said there was no movement on pay demands during the meeting with the Health Secretary.

Treasure trove of Robert Burns manuscripts saved for nation go on show

Treasure trove of Robert Burns manuscripts saved for nation go on show

The exhibition runs until March.

William and Kate on first official engagement since release of Harry’s memoir

William and Kate on first official engagement since release of Harry’s memoir

The Prince and Princess of Wales will meet healthcare workers in Merseyside.

MPs urge pause in freeport dredging while marine life deaths are investigated

MPs urge pause in freeport dredging while marine life deaths are investigated

Ministers expect to receive a report from independent experts this month about the deaths of thousands of crabs and lobsters in the North East.

Birth of baby sloth on New Year’s Day thrills London Zoo staff

Birth of baby sloth on New Year’s Day thrills London Zoo staff

The newborn has been given the nick-name Nova, which means ‘new’ in Latin.

Walrus detectives: public asked to count Arctic mammals in satellite images

Walrus detectives: public asked to count Arctic mammals in satellite images

The citizen science scheme by WWF and British Antarctic Survey aims to help conserve walruses in the face of climate change.

Strike by civil servants to go ahead after talks dismissed as ‘total farce’

Strike by civil servants to go ahead after talks dismissed as ‘total farce’

Unions had made it clear more money would have to be offered to head off an escalation of stoppages.

Inflation may not have peaked yet, warns Tesco boss

Inflation may not have peaked yet, warns Tesco boss

Boss Ken Murphy cheered the retailer’s efforts to support shoppers ‘dealing with tough times this Christmas’ amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Spike in complaints by Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express passengers

Spike in complaints by Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express passengers

The rate of complaints made by users of both operators between July and September last year soared.

‘Half of people concerned about ability to pay rent or mortgage in year’s time’

‘Half of people concerned about ability to pay rent or mortgage in year’s time’

It comes as the Centre for Homelessness Impact launched a free library of realistic and non-stigmatising images of people experiencing homelessness.

Liberty Steel to begin next phase of restructuring with up to 440 jobs affected

Liberty Steel to begin next phase of restructuring with up to 440 jobs affected

The firm said it will offer an alternative to redundancy through a programme which aims to retain, redeploy and reskill workers.

Halal and kosher meat labelling reforms under consideration, MPs told

Halal and kosher meat labelling reforms under consideration, MPs told

The Government is to consider reforms to mandatory labelling this year.

Centrica ups earnings guidance after year of energy chaos

Centrica ups earnings guidance after year of energy chaos

The business says that it now thinks earnings will top 30p per share.

BBC boss says departure of top presenters amid channel merger is ‘obviously sad’

BBC boss says departure of top presenters amid channel merger is ‘obviously sad’

Tim Davie told the Public Accounts Committee the merger ‘isn’t just digital evangelism’.

‘Golden visas’ review finds risk of links to corruption among wealthy investors

‘Golden visas’ review finds risk of links to corruption among wealthy investors

Home Secretary Suella Braverman set out the findings of the review.

Flower trapped in amber for 34 million years is ‘extraordinary and beautiful’

Flower trapped in amber for 34 million years is ‘extraordinary and beautiful’

Measuring nearly 3cm wide, the flower was found in the Baltic forests of northern Europe.

Halfords shares tumble after technician shortage hits profits

Halfords shares tumble after technician shortage hits profits

The motoring accessories and cycling retailer also blamed softer sales of tyres and weaker demand for high-ticket items.

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