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Clear and fair handset charges for mobile users uk

Ofcom yesterday set out proposals to ensure fairer, more transparent prices for mobile customers who pay for handsets and airtime ...

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27/09/2018

Find out how you can join the commemorations on Sunday 11 November uk

On Sunday 11 November, the National Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall, London. Starting at ...

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27/09/2018

Weapons seized in BTP crackdown on knife crime uk

A total of 30 people have been stopped-and-searched this week, as part of a dedicated crackdown on knife crime across the country. ...

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27/09/2018

British Musical Fireworks returns with a bang. All you need to know uk

The British Musical Fireworks Championship returns this month and thousands of people are expected to flock to the town for the ...

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24/09/2018

Grass greener, but rain needed to reduce drought-risk for 2019 uk

More than 300 dry-weather environmental incidents in summer 2018. National Drought Group agrees action to reduce risk of ...

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24/09/2018

UK leads the charge in eradicating scourge of modern slavery uk

UK to protect up to 800,000 people in fragile and conflict-affected parts of Africa by providing families with alternative ...

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24/09/2018

Government announces definition for cannabis-based products for medicinal use uk

Cannabis-based products for medicinal use will be available for specialist doctors to prescribe legally. The government has ...

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22/09/2018

This hidden benefit cut could be devastating for older people uk

Britain's oldest pensioners are at risk of losing free TV licences, under a Government shakeup over how the BBC is funded. ...

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21/09/2018

Important transport information ahead of the Giant Spectacular uk

Check timetables and plan your journeys a few days before the event – don’t leave it until the last minute. ...

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20/09/2018

Fresh appeal to trace student Adam Seaton six weeks after he went missing uk

Police are today, Thursday 20th September, making a fresh appeal for people to come forward with information - six weeks after the ...

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20/09/2018

Government announces 'root and branch' review of rail uk

A sweeping review to transform Britain’s railways has been launched today (20 September 2018) by Transport Secretary Chris ...

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20/09/2018

One person quits smoking every 80 seconds in England uk

PHE encourages people to join in the mass quit attempt, Stoptober, and get the right stop smoking support for them. Last ...

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20/09/2018

Police appeal after man fails to attend court uk

Police are appealing for information to find a man who we would like to speak to after he failed to appear at court in relation ...

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19/09/2018

Sainsbury’s/Asda merger referred for in-depth investigation uk

The proposed merger between J Sainsbury PLC and Asda Group Ltd is being referred for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. In ...

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19/09/2018

M6 bridge on the move in 24-hour operation this weekend uk

Motorists are reminded that work to remove an 800 tonne, 250ft long bridge over the M6 in Staffordshire takes place this weekend. ...

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18/09/2018

Bumper August sees LJLA’s busiest month in 7 years uk

Growth in passenger numbers continued at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) during August as passenger numbers rose by over 3% ...

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17/09/2018

Don’t be a Space Invader, stay safe, stay back says Highways England uk

Stay safe, stay back - that is the message from Highways England today as it reveals the extent - and impact - of tailgating on ...

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17/09/2018

Public asked for views on calorie labelling when eating out uk

The government has opened a public consultation on how to introduce calorie labelling for food and drink consumed outside of the ...

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16/09/2018

£6 million awarded to successful coastal projects in first wave of funding uk

Sixteen successful 'fast track' projects are receiving a share of £6 million Coastal Communities Fund money to help deliver ...

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16/09/2018

Will Tropical Storm Helene affect the UK uk

Tropical Storm Helene, which is currently in the mid-Atlantic, is expected to track towards the UK over the next few days bringing ...

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15/09/2018

Geese events at Martin Mere uk

Over the next couple of weeks there will soon be the familiar sound of geese passing overhead – yes Autumn has officially ...

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13/09/2018

Parents who lose a child entitled to bereavement leave uk

A new workplace right to paid leave for bereaved parents has been officially enshrined in law today (Thursday 13 September) as the ...

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13/09/2018

Jail time to double for assaulting an emergency worker uk

New law protecting emergency workers from assault to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 13 September 2018). Individuals ...

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13/09/2018

30 hours childcare offer helping balance work and family lives uk

New survey, marking the first anniversary of the 30 hours childcare offer, shows almost 70 per cent of parents are spending less ...

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12/09/2018

Current and future state of nation’s health revealed uk

PHE has published a new Health Profile for England report giving the most comprehensive picture of the health of England today and ...

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12/09/2018

People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before uk

People are spending more time outside in the natural environment than ever before An increasing number of people are spending ...

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11/09/2018

Funding boost for green last mile delivery bikes uk

Government gives £2 million to support the uptake of e-cargo bikes. government announces a £2 million funding ...

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10/09/2018

Public Health England and Drinkaware launch Drink Free Days uk

Two thirds of regular drinkers say that cutting down on their drinking is harder than improving diet or exercise. A YouGov ...

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10/09/2018

Green number plates for clean vehicles uk

Consultation will ask for views on how to promote awareness of ultra-low emission vehicles. Purely illustrative image of a ...

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09/09/2018

Home Office proposes extending stop and search powers uk

The consultation proposes extending powers so that police can stop and search individuals carrying corrosive substances in public ...

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09/09/2018

Concern for missing children uk

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of two children. Suria Ganhao, 4, and Leticia Almond, three months, were last seen ...

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08/09/2018

Still missing 61 year old Carl Lake uk

Detectives searching for 62 year-old Carl Lake – who went missing in Southport on the afternoon of Tuesday 15th May - are ...

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08/09/2018

Tough new measures to end the blight of nuisance calls uk

New powers will ban cold calls offering to settle personal injury or payment protection insurance claims if the claimant has not ...

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08/09/2018

British Airways data breach – how to protect yourself uk

British Airways has warned customers that card payments on its website and app were compromised after a data breach. Here is what ...

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08/09/2018

Hospitals to receive £145 million to prepare for winter demand uk

The money will be spent on upgrading wards, redeveloping A&Es and extra beds at NHS trusts across England. The ...

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07/09/2018

RMT Strike Action at Northern uk

This Saturday, 8 September - the third Saturday of RMT strike action - we are operating a reduced timetable with very few trains ...

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07/09/2018

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