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Rail minister announces plan to accelerate major projects

Rail minister announces plan to accelerate major projects

Rail minister announces plan to accelerate major projects

Rail Project Speed aims to halve the duration, and significantly reduce the costs, of rail infrastructure work.

Amanda Staveley loses High Court battle with Barclays

Amanda Staveley loses High Court battle with Barclays

Amanda Staveley loses High Court battle with Barclays

Businesswoman Amanda Staveley had made complaints about the behaviour of bosses at Barclays when negotiating investment deals in 2008.

Scottish Tories will have voice on PM’s union committee – Douglas Ross

Scottish Tories will have voice on PM’s union committee – Douglas Ross

Scottish Tories will have voice on PM’s union committee – Douglas Ross

He said he himself will be “feeding into” the new UK Cabinet body.

Alex Salmond arrives at Scottish Parliament ahead of evidence session to inquiry

Alex Salmond arrives at Scottish Parliament ahead of evidence session to inquiry

Alex Salmond arrives at Scottish Parliament ahead of evidence session to inquiry

The former first minister made no statement as he entered Holyrood.

Events planned to mark 20th anniversary of worst rail crash of 21st century

Events planned to mark 20th anniversary of worst rail crash of 21st century

Events planned to mark 20th anniversary of worst rail crash of 21st century

Ten men died in the Selby Rail Crash after two trains collided near the North Yorkshire village of Great Heck.

Executive politicking and dispute cost lives, says Swann

Executive politicking and dispute cost lives, says Swann

Executive politicking and dispute cost lives, says Swann

Robin Swann was speaking ahead of the one-year anniversary of the first coronavirus cases being confirmed in the region.

Six e-scooter riders charged with drink-driving

Six e-scooter riders charged with drink-driving

Six e-scooter riders charged with drink-driving

Some residents have already complained that the scheme, which was launched in parts of Newcastle upon Tyne last week, is a ‘free-for-all’.

Airport slots waiver extended throughout summer

Airport slots waiver extended throughout summer

Airport slots waiver extended throughout summer

Airlines are usually required to use 80% of slots at oversubscribed airports or risk them being taken away in the following year.

Lastminute refunds customers £1m after facing court action

Lastminute refunds customers £1m after facing court action

Lastminute refunds customers £1m after facing court action

Some customers whose bank details are not held by the travel agent will need to contact the company to get their refunds.

Mother and child rescued after going overboard from ferry

Mother and child rescued after going overboard from ferry

Mother and child rescued after going overboard from ferry

The incident happened as the Stena Horizon was approaching its berth in Belfast harbour.

Who is next in line for a coronavirus vaccine?

Who is next in line for a coronavirus vaccine?

Who is next in line for a coronavirus vaccine?

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation has made its recommendations for phase two of the jab rollout.

Final anti-HS2 activist leaves Euston tunnels

Final anti-HS2 activist leaves Euston tunnels

Final anti-HS2 activist leaves Euston tunnels

The last anti-HS2 protester has been removed from a network of tunnels in London’s Euston Square Gardens.

People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

People aged 40-49 next on the list for a Covid-19 vaccine

The JCVI has concluded that trying to vaccinate groups such as teachers and police officers could slow the programme down.

Shamima Begum cannot return to the UK to pursue appeal, Supreme Court rules

Shamima Begum cannot return to the UK to pursue appeal, Supreme Court rules

Shamima Begum cannot return to the UK to pursue appeal, Supreme Court rules

Shamima Begum travelled to Syria to join the so-called Islamic State group in February 2015.

Sainsbury’s announces new staff bonus and pay rises

Sainsbury’s announces new staff bonus and pay rises

Sainsbury’s announces new staff bonus and pay rises

The retailer said Sainsbury’s and Argos staff will see their hourly pay rate rise from £9.30 and £9 respectively, to £9.50 from March.

Opening windows ‘much more effective’ than face masks in primary school – Semple

Opening windows ‘much more effective’ than face masks in primary school – Semple

Opening windows ‘much more effective’ than face masks in primary school – Semple

Some primary schools have said pupils should wear the masks when they return on March 8.

Greenpeace builds ‘boulder barrier’ to protect marine site from fishing

Greenpeace builds ‘boulder barrier’ to protect marine site from fishing

Greenpeace builds ‘boulder barrier’ to protect marine site from fishing

Activists have dropped a series of boulders in the Offshore Brighton marine protected area to prevent bottom trawling.

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