62 minutes ago Vauxhall will close its Luton factory in April with more than 1,100 jobs at risk after warning it may halt UK production amid row over government's electric vehicle targets

In what appeared to be a swipe at the government's tough electric vehicle sales targets, Stellantis said the announcement was made 'within the context of the UK's ZEV mandate'.

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73 minutes ago ‘Contradiction’ in Government policies to get Britain working, MPs warn

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall took questions about whether her plans to get more people employed clash with a tax rise for employers.

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85 minutes ago Four men arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences in Lanarkshire

Officers carried out four separate vehicle stops in the county on Monday.

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88 minutes ago SNP Government challenged in Supreme Court over legal definition of a woman

For Women Scotland is challenging a definition of females enshrined in law passed by MSPs in 2018.

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97 minutes ago Lanarkshire MSP hits out at Scottish Government following release of latest NHS A&E figures

The most recent weekly figures also confirm that 15 per cent of all accident and emergency patients waited over eight hours to be seen, while 257 individuals waiting more than half a day.

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1 hour ago Government sets out plans to tackle economic inactivity caused by ill health

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall set out her plan in the Commons.

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2 hours ago Business Secretary to confirm Government will consult on easing EV rules

Jonathan Reynolds will give a speech to the annual dinner of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

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2 hours ago Netanyahu’s boycott of Haaretz won’t stop us reporting the grim truth about Israel’s wars | Aluf Benn

Unlike most Israeli news outlets, my paper shows the suffering in Gaza and Lebanon. That’s why the government has targeted usAluf Benn is the editor-in-chief of Haaretz“Truth is the first casualty of war” goes the old cliche, but like any other adage, it holds a grain of verity. Battlefield reporting is always challenging: you are hampered by limited access, mortal danger, deliberate fog, and officials who get away with being less than truthful. And it becomes even more complicated when the journalists are part of a belligerent society, especially if the fight enjoys wide popular support as a just war.On 7 October 2023, Israel was attacked by Hamas, invading from Gaza to kill, loot, rape and kidnap civilians and soldiers. The next day Hezbollah joined the fray from Lebanon. Israel fough...

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2 hours ago The houseplants that can actually stop mould in your home and improve air quality

Mould can be a common issue in homes and it's often tricky to get rid of. However, a bathroom specialist has shared a simple hack to tackle the problem - and it's all to do with plants

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2 hours ago Say She She at the Glasgow Old Fruitmarket: Here are 10 pictures from the gig

The New York trio were in fine form during the Glasgow stop of their tour.

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