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Ulez ads made ‘misleading’ pollution claims, watchdog rules

Ulez ads made ‘misleading’ pollution claims, watchdog rules

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld complaints about separate ads for Ulez from Transport for London and the Greater London Authority.

HMS Richmond takes over shipping protection duties in ‘fraught’ Red Sea

HMS Richmond takes over shipping protection duties in ‘fraught’ Red Sea

The frigate replaces HMS Diamond in the region, where shipping has been targeted by Iran-backed Houthi forces.

19% annual jump in average price paid for buildings and contents cover

19% annual jump in average price paid for buildings and contents cover

Between October 1 and December 31 2023, the average price paid for buildings and contents cover was £364, up from £305 a year earlier.

Hunt claims tax rises needed to fund Labour’s £28bn green spending pledge

Hunt claims tax rises needed to fund Labour’s £28bn green spending pledge

The Chancellor outlined what he claims would be required to support the package during Treasury questions in the House of Commons.

Judiciary not responsible for Horizon scandal convictions, top judge says

Judiciary not responsible for Horizon scandal convictions, top judge says

The Lady Chief Justice Lady Carr also said she is prepared to ‘speak out’ to defend the rule of law.

Truss warns of ‘left-wing extremists’ as she seeks to galvanise ‘secret Tories’

Truss warns of ‘left-wing extremists’ as she seeks to galvanise ‘secret Tories’

The former prime minister told the Popular Conservatism launch event that ordinary Britons thought ‘the wokery that’s going on is nonsense’.

MPs complain threshold for recall petition is too low, says Mordaunt

MPs complain threshold for recall petition is too low, says Mordaunt

MPs suspended from Parliament for 10 days or more face the possibility of a recall petition and a by-election, but some believe this is too low.

NatWest share sale could be in June at the ‘very earliest’, Government group says

NatWest share sale could be in June at the ‘very earliest’, Government group says

The retail offer was first announced by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt during his autumn statement last year.

Met Office issues snow warning as cold air from north brings lower temperatures

Met Office issues snow warning as cold air from north brings lower temperatures

Wintry weather is expected across large parts of Scotland and northern England.

Suspect arrested after Tory MP reported ‘abusive and threatening’ phone call

Suspect arrested after Tory MP reported ‘abusive and threatening’ phone call

Justice minister Mike Freer announced at the start of this month that he will stand down at the next election over safety concerns.

Covid inquiry to look at whether some PPE contracts were ‘fraudulent’

Covid inquiry to look at whether some PPE contracts were ‘fraudulent’

Inquiry lawyer Richard Wald said: ‘Early indications suggest that a number of PPE contracts awarded were later disputed.’

Commissioner: Modern slavery no longer Home Office priority

Commissioner: Modern slavery no longer Home Office priority

Eleanor Lyons said her office’s budget is being cut by 5% every year.

New funding for computer chips ‘to boost AI and net zero tech advances’

New funding for computer chips ‘to boost AI and net zero tech advances’

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced more than £25m worth of investment in chip research.

Tributes paid to King’s bravery over cancer diagnosis

Tributes paid to King’s bravery over cancer diagnosis

Members of all the Stormont parties rose to express their support for King Charles.

Legal action planned over deal which led to restoration of Stormont

Legal action planned over deal which led to restoration of Stormont

The Unionist Voice Policy Studies group has also asked for confirmation that checks on goods destined for Northern Ireland will end.

King’s transparency over cancer diagnosis contrasts with death of grandfather

King’s transparency over cancer diagnosis contrasts with death of grandfather

On February 6 1952, this day 72 years ago, King George VI died suddenly in the middle of the night.

Project aims to find and save Scotland’s ‘lost’ ancient pinewoods

Project aims to find and save Scotland’s ‘lost’ ancient pinewoods

Woodland Trust Scotland and Trees for Life have got together to save the Caledonian pinewoods which once covered most of the Highlands.

What is a regency, and how would it work if the King’s health worsens?

What is a regency, and how would it work if the King’s health worsens?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the King’s cancer has been ‘caught early’.

Two youths remanded in custody accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon

Two youths remanded in custody accused of murdering Mason Rist and Max Dixon

The youths, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faced Bristol Crown Court for an administration hearing and were remanded into custody.

Building costs jump as Red Sea disruption pushes up shipping prices

Building costs jump as Red Sea disruption pushes up shipping prices

The S&P Global/CIPS construction purchasing managers’ index revealed that input costs rose in January for the first time since September.

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