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DVSA ‘disappointed’ as workers balloted for strike action

DVSA ‘disappointed’ as workers balloted for strike action

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency said it will provide an update as soon as it can on any impact if workers go on strike.

Police name teenager murdered in a suspected fight in west London

Police name teenager murdered in a suspected fight in west London

The 17-year-old died at the scene having been found with stab injuries after police responded to reports of a fight in Hounslow.

Warming climate and storms see Bewick’s swans make latest arrival since 1965

Warming climate and storms see Bewick’s swans make latest arrival since 1965

The first swans – whose appearance traditionally marks the start of winter – arrived in Gloucestershire on Thursday.

Minister ‘confident’ Sunak’s Rwanda plan will work despite Braverman’s warning

Minister ‘confident’ Sunak’s Rwanda plan will work despite Braverman’s warning

The Prime Minister has announced emergency legislation and a new treaty with the east African nation.

Hunt to receive key OBR forecast as Tories eye inheritance tax cuts

Hunt to receive key OBR forecast as Tories eye inheritance tax cuts

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will on Friday receive the final forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Nationwide grows profits as member benefits hit record high

Nationwide grows profits as member benefits hit record high

Higher borrowing costs helped bolster the group’s income despite a subdued housing market resulting in lower mortgage lending.

Kent town opens first Christmas donation hub to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Kent town opens first Christmas donation hub to tackle cost-of-living crisis

Hub organisers have praised the generosity of donors in its first week of opening.

Matheson’s position ‘untenable’ after iPad data revelation, says Gallacher

Matheson’s position ‘untenable’ after iPad data revelation, says Gallacher

Meghan Gallacher said the SNP minister had ‘admitted lying to the public and press’.

Public purse losing £29m a week as a result of tax breaks for banks – TUC

Public purse losing £29m a week as a result of tax breaks for banks – TUC

The Treasury will lose at least £1.5 billion a year over the next four years, report claims.

Drop in retail sales pushes sector to worst month since the pandemic

Drop in retail sales pushes sector to worst month since the pandemic

Retail sales volumes fell last month after a small rise had been predicted, the Office for National Statistics said.

Bedford Prison in ‘urgent’ need of improvement, inspectors warn

Bedford Prison in ‘urgent’ need of improvement, inspectors warn

HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor said ‘this latest inspection is a damning indictment of the state of prisons’.

Duchess of Sussex says she is ‘thrilled’ about return to Hollywood

Duchess of Sussex says she is ‘thrilled’ about return to Hollywood

Meghan Markle also teased upcoming Archewell Productions projects.

Meghan leads stars arriving at Power of Women event in US

Meghan leads stars arriving at Power of Women event in US

The red carpet featured stars including Dua Lipa, Emily Blunt and Billie Eilish.

Eric Clapton’s psychedelic ‘Fool’ guitar sells for more than £1m at auction

Eric Clapton’s psychedelic ‘Fool’ guitar sells for more than £1m at auction

The 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar sold for 1,270,000 dollars.

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over UK

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over UK

The best displays will come for those in central, southern and eastern parts of the UK, according to the Met Office.

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over UK

Leonid meteor shower to light up skies over UK

The best displays will come for those in central, southern and eastern parts of the UK, according to the Met Office.

Two boys aged 12 to appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old

Two boys aged 12 to appear in court charged with murder of 19-year-old

Shawn Seesahai died in Wolverhampton on Monday evening.

Riga ranked top spot for a bargain Christmas market trip

Riga ranked top spot for a bargain Christmas market trip

The Latvian capital was found to have the lowest price for a two-night trip out of 12 European destinations analysed by Post Office Travel Money.

‘I’m forever grateful’ – Inventor James Dyson donates £35m to his former school

‘I’m forever grateful’ – Inventor James Dyson donates £35m to his former school

The billionaire was able to keep studying at Gresham’s School after his father died thanks to a bursary from the headmaster.

US comedian Dana Carvey confirms son’s death from ‘accidental overdose’

US comedian Dana Carvey confirms son’s death from ‘accidental overdose’

The Wayne’s World star said his family had suffered a ‘terrible tragedy’ with the loss of 32-year-old Dex.

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