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New rail strike announced as walkout by drivers hits services

New rail strike announced as walkout by drivers hits services

Aslef members have taken industrial action on Tuesday while the RMT has said London Overground workers will strike in a separate dispute over pay.

Pets at Home cuts profit targets as retail demand slows

Pets at Home cuts profit targets as retail demand slows

The company said growth in its retail arm was ‘not at the levels we had expected’ in the latest quarter.

Earthquake shakes residents on Scottish island

Earthquake shakes residents on Scottish island

The quake which hit the Isle of Mull had a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale.

Record number of people contacted gambling helpline in 2023 – figures

Record number of people contacted gambling helpline in 2023 – figures

Some 52,370 people called the National Gambling Helpline last year looking for information, support and counselling.

Bank of England fines HSBC £57.4m for ‘serious’ deposit protection failures

Bank of England fines HSBC £57.4m for ‘serious’ deposit protection failures

The Prudential Regulation Authority said the failures dated back to 2015.

Millions able to view prescriptions on NHS app for first time

Millions able to view prescriptions on NHS app for first time

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins said the update will make the access to care ‘easier for everyone’.

Leaders need to be courageous in making decisions – Donaldson

Leaders need to be courageous in making decisions – Donaldson

The DUP leader revealed last week that he had been threatened.

Bryson leaks not a true reflection of DUP meeting – Donaldson

Bryson leaks not a true reflection of DUP meeting – Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey said the word ‘betrayal’ was used in the meeting to describe whoever leaked details of events to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson.

Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals

Grocery price inflation slowdown stumbles as supermarkets offer fewer deals

Grocery prices were 6.8% more expensive than a year ago in January, only a slight easing from December’s 6.9%, according to analysts Kantar.

Improving cardiorespiratory fitness ‘could cut risk of prostate cancer’

Improving cardiorespiratory fitness ‘could cut risk of prostate cancer’

Boosting cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% was linked to a 35% lower risk of developing the disease, researchers said.

Robots created to assist elderly in hospitals pass testing phase patients

Robots created to assist elderly in hospitals pass testing phase patients

The project involved staff from the UK’s National Robotarium.

High quality diet as a baby ‘could lower risk of bowel disorders in later life’

High quality diet as a baby ‘could lower risk of bowel disorders in later life’

Academics called for more research into diet in early life and the prevention of inflammatory bowel disease.

Stormont powersharing set to return after DUP executive backs deal

Stormont powersharing set to return after DUP executive backs deal

Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the Government first had to implement agreed measures to address its concerns about post-Brexit trade.

What the papers say – January 30

What the papers say – January 30

A variety of stories feature on the nation’s front pages.

Cameron aims to stop Middle East conflict from ‘spilling over’ during new visit

Cameron aims to stop Middle East conflict from ‘spilling over’ during new visit

Starting in Oman, the Tory peer will call for stability over Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and an immediate pause in the Israel-Hamas war.

Comedian Fern Brady among winners at Caffe Nero’s inaugural book awards

Comedian Fern Brady among winners at Caffe Nero’s inaugural book awards

One of four category winners will be awarded the book of the year award and receive £30,000.

People with ‘close connections’ to the UK to be prioritised for social housing

People with ‘close connections’ to the UK to be prioritised for social housing

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a connection to the UK for at least 10 years and their local area for at least two years.

Economic picture ‘different’ to when Labour made £28bn green pledge – Reeves

Economic picture ‘different’ to when Labour made £28bn green pledge – Reeves

The shadow chancellor said her party has to approach investment in a ‘way where the numbers add up’.

Police urge witnesses of Victoria station bus crash to come forward

Police urge witnesses of Victoria station bus crash to come forward

Officers were called to reports of the crash just before 9am on Monday.

Rwanda Bill clears first Lords hurdle as Archbishop Of Canterbury issues warning

Rwanda Bill clears first Lords hurdle as Archbishop Of Canterbury issues warning

The Most Rev Justin Welby accused the Government of outsourcing the country’s ‘legal and moral responsibilities’.

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