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National Grid boss: Heathrow and TfL outages not ‘systemic’ network issues

National Grid boss: Heathrow and TfL outages not ‘systemic’ network issues

National Grid boss: Heathrow and TfL outages not ‘systemic’ network issues

John Pettigrew said the incidents in April and May were ‘isolated and unconnected’ and said the resilience of the power grid is ‘very robust’.

Ex-archbishop of Canterbury urges cathedrals to ditch banks funding fossil fuels

Ex-archbishop of Canterbury urges cathedrals to ditch banks funding fossil fuels

Ex-archbishop of Canterbury urges cathedrals to ditch banks funding fossil fuels

Dr Rowan Williams said he would like to see more cathedrals switching or committing to switch to greener banks.

Cross-party calls for Government to delay inheritance tax change

Cross-party calls for Government to delay inheritance tax change

Cross-party calls for Government to delay inheritance tax change

The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, which includes seven Labour MPs, said the impact of the plans was ‘disputed and unclear’.

Aldi pledges to keep sourcing meat from British farms after US trade deal

Aldi pledges to keep sourcing meat from British farms after US trade deal

Aldi pledges to keep sourcing meat from British farms after US trade deal

The supermarket said it will not drop food standards even if current regulations are watered down to secure international agreements.

Prime Minister insists he will fight next election after questions about future

Prime Minister insists he will fight next election after questions about future

Prime Minister insists he will fight next election after questions about future

Sir Keir Starmer is currently facing a brewing Labour rebellion over his Government’s plans to cut welfare.

Criminals sent directly to jail hits six-year high amid summer disorder

Criminals sent directly to jail hits six-year high amid summer disorder

Criminals sent directly to jail hits six-year high amid summer disorder

The figures come just a day after the Justice Secretary announced changes to prison recall as a further emergency measure on prison overcrowding.

Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase

Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase

Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase

Unison said the Government must now act to ensure the wage hike gets into pay packets ‘as soon as possible’.

Siblings jailed for life for ‘truly sickening’ cannabis row knife murder

Siblings jailed for life for ‘truly sickening’ cannabis row knife murder

Siblings jailed for life for ‘truly sickening’ cannabis row knife murder

Bank worker Mya Marsh and her brother Isaiah were told the killing of drug-dealer Minister Enfrence was ferocious, terrifying and unprovoked.

Use of force during arrest of Sex Education star ‘reasonable’, watchdog finds

Use of force during arrest of Sex Education star ‘reasonable’, watchdog finds

Use of force during arrest of Sex Education star ‘reasonable’, watchdog finds

Reece Richards was mistaken for a suspect and arrested in Fulham in September last year.

Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Controversial hotel approved in St Ives despite fierce local opposition

Cornwall Council had originally refused planning permission for the 90-room Premier Inn at St Ives last year.

New mural of ‘iconic’ activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan

New mural of ‘iconic’ activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan

New mural of ‘iconic’ activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan

The image was painted by internationally-acclaimed muralist Jeks, who said he hoped it would inspire people to ‘stand up and fight for what’s right’.

Mental health trust boss offers apology to families at inquiry into deaths

Mental health trust boss offers apology to families at inquiry into deaths

Mental health trust boss offers apology to families at inquiry into deaths

The Lampard Inquiry, chaired by Baroness Kate Lampard, is examining deaths at NHS-run inpatient units in Essex between 2000 and 2023.

PM accuses Putin of ‘dragging feet’ in peace talks over no-show for Zelensky

PM accuses Putin of ‘dragging feet’ in peace talks over no-show for Zelensky

PM accuses Putin of ‘dragging feet’ in peace talks over no-show for Zelensky

The Prime Minister accused Moscow’s leader of ‘standing in the way’ of a truce after his no-show in Turkey.

Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year

Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year

Average private school fees rise to more than £22,000 a year

Independent schools have been hit with a ‘triple whammy of financial blows’ after the Government’s decision to impose VAT on fees, the ISC chief said.

BBC Eurovision presenters ‘nervous for Remember Monday before being blown away’

BBC Eurovision presenters ‘nervous for Remember Monday before being blown away’

BBC Eurovision presenters ‘nervous for Remember Monday before being blown away’

Thursday’s semi-final marks the first time in Basel that UK audiences at home can vote under Eurovision rules.

Set up small universities in towns to drive growth, shadow Commons leader says

Set up small universities in towns to drive growth, shadow Commons leader says

Set up small universities in towns to drive growth, shadow Commons leader says

Jesse Norman called for more universities across the UK in small cities and towns in the face of difficulties faced by the higher education sector.

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

Ambulance response times for the most urgent incidents are their quickest in nearly four years.

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