40 m. ago Health and safety rules holding UK infrastructure back, says writer of government report

Exclusive: John Fingleton says regulators need to change their attitude to risk to end the country’s economic stagnationOverbearing health and safety rules are stopping Britain building new infrastructure, according to the economist whom Keir Starmer has cited as an inspiration for his growth strategy.John Fingleton, who recently wrote a report for government on how to encourage developers to build new nuclear power plants, told the Guardian regulators needed to change their attitude to risk if the country was to end its long economic stagnation. Continue reading...

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71 m. ago People on PIP must report certain changes to DWP or monthly payments could stop

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

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3 h. ago Shocking CCTV shows moment thug launches bottle attack on train passengers

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Thomas Craig, 48, was found guilty of Attempted Murder and Serious Assault, following a British Transport Police investigation into the incident

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3 h. ago Stacy London Told Us *What to Wear* from Her QVC Line — Including Tons of Holiday Party Outfit Inspo (Exclusive)

Stacy London Told Us *What to Wear* from Her QVC Line — Including Tons of Holiday Party Outfit Inspo (Exclusive)  People.com

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3 h. ago Stacy London Told Us *What to Wear* from Her QVC Line, and Her Tips to Achieve a ‘Great Outfit’ (Exclusive)

Stacy London Told Us *What to Wear* from Her QVC Line, and Her Tips to Achieve a ‘Great Outfit’ (Exclusive)  People.com

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3 h. ago A1M traffic LIVE as 'serious incident' in West Yorkshire sees police rush to scene

Police and Ambulance crews are at the scene of the 'serious incident' on the A1M as the road is shut northbound and traffic is being held southbound with diversions in place

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4 h. ago Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson appears in court as prosecutors seek death penalty

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder, use of a firearm, obstruction and witness tampering in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in September

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4 h. ago 'Starmer lied to my face': Entrepreneur's fury after PM told him in 2024 not to fear rates reforms

Steve Perez, who set up drinks maker Global Brands, said Keir Starmer assured him two days before the general election that he had 'nothing to fear'.

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4 h. ago Moment brawl breaks out on bus in Oldham between feral yobs before the driver is also attacked

The disturbing incident, which was caught on video by a restaurant diner, occurred in Oldham, Manchester, on the 409 Rochdale bus operated by Bee Network, on Sunday night.

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5 h. ago How to land a crucial role during festive break as a mobile expert technician to help keep Britain moving

IF you are driving home for Christmas, you could be among the 5,000 people who end up relying on breakdown specialists.  As millions take to the roads to see family, the number of breakdown incidents spike, leading to a rise in call-outs to crashes and breakdowns caused by bad weather.  But help is at hand for...

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5 h. ago Ministers told to install roadside AI cameras nationwide to tackle 'persistent' driving offences

Minsters are being urged to take a 'modernised approach' to tackling two of the most persistent driving offences on the road: mobile phone misuse and seat belt non compliance.

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5 h. ago The Red Shoes review: Matthew Bourne is in his storytelling pomp

This adaptation of Powell and Pressburger’s famous classic is a tragedy told with shattering brilliance

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5 h. ago ‘Anxiety at 14 left me unable to go to school – I couldn't get out of bed'

A young woman told about the impact her mental health had on schooling – as a poll shows nearly half of pupils aged 11 and over were off due anxiety in past academic year

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5 h. ago Serious A4119 crash live as road expected to be closed until 'after rush hour'

Police have warned that the road is likely to remain shut until after rush hour ends as they deal with an incident - the nature of which has not yet been revealed

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6 h. ago Aberdeen 0 Strasbourg 1: Jimmy Thelin’s Conference League dream dies after schooling from slick Strasbourg

JIMMY THELIN refused to give up on Aberdeen’s European dream.  But the whole thing has turned into a bit of a nightmare as the Dons crashed out of the Conference League on the back of this schooling from Strasbourg.  There’s no doubt Aberdeen have endured a tough draw - five of their opponents sit in...

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6 h. ago Aberdeen told how to improve as bizarre penalty incident against Strasbourg addressed

Pride in defeat as Dons European hopes extinguished

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6 h. ago Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE custody in fight over Trump immigration

Ábrego plans return to Maryland as DHS pledges to appeal judge’s decision, calling ruling ‘naked judicial activism’Kilmar Ábrego García has been freed from an immigration detention facility in Pennsylvania after a federal judge in Maryland ordered his release on Thursday.Ábrego was released shortly before 5pm ET, his attorney told the Associated Press. He plans to return to Maryland, where he has lived for many years with his US citizen wife and child after first entering the country illegally as a teenager. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Luke Littler dodges WASP in bizarre start to live interview after World Darts Championship win

Luke Littler began his defence of the PDC World Championship with a 3-0 win over Darius Labanauskas at the Alexandra Palace on Wednesday evening

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7 h. ago Aberdeen's sorry European campaign dies as jeered fallen Chelsea star and Strasbourg kids hit summit

Dons are outclassed by French side - all that is left is beers in Prague

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7 h. ago Underwhelming Aberdeen bow out with a whimper as Strasbourg defeat means European dream is over – 5 talking points

It simply hasn't been good enough for Aberdeen in Europe as Strasbourg ended their hopes with a 1-0 Pittodrie win

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