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RMT union suspends all strike action for Network Rail workers

Union members at Network Rail were due to walk out on the 16th of March The Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) union has suspended all industrial action for Network Rail workers after receiving a new pay offer. In a statement on Tuesday the union said: “The RMT National Executive Committee has taken the decision to suspend all industrial action on Network Rail following receipt of a new offer from the employer. “Further updates will be given on all aspectsRead More

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Police forces under investigation for response to missing car crash victims

It has been launched by The Independent Office for Police Conduct The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation into two police forces for their search response to missing victims of a deadly car crash in Cardiff amid criticism they did not take matters seriously. Eve Smith and Darcy Ross, both 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, died in the collision, while Sophie Russon, 20, and Shane Loughlin, 32, are in a critical condition, police said. All fiveRead More

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Eddie Izzard chooses Suzy as another name to add on

She says it is a name she has wanted to use since childhood Eddie Izzard has announced a name she wants to “add” on to what she is currently called. The stand-up comedian, who previously said her identity is gender fluid, said her full name is going to be Suzy Eddie Izzard – with Suzy being a name she has wanted to use since childhood. She was asked about people being worried about making pronoun mistakes on The Political PartyRead More

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Sunak vows to remove Channel migrants within weeks under plans for new laws

The Prime Minister also confirmed the Illegal Migration Bill will apply “retrospectively” Rishi Sunak vowed migrants arriving in the UK illegally would be removed “within weeks” as the Government unveiled plans for fresh laws to curb Channel crossings. The Prime Minister also confirmed the Illegal Migration Bill – which will stop people claiming asylum in the UK if they arrive through unauthorised means – will apply “retrospectively”. Earlier, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said asylum seekers arriving illegally would be detainedRead More

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KitKat Cereal to launch in the UK next month

The makers say it is designed to be enjoyed as an “occasional, indulgent” breakfast option Fans of the KitKat will soon be able to turn to the treat for breakfast in the form of a new cereal. KitKat Cereal is to arrive in UK supermarkets next month, with maker Nestle promising it “maintains the essence” of the popular chocolate bar. The cereal squares taste of chocolate and wafer and are “sure to delight loyal KitKat fans”, the food giant said.Read More

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London rent prices surge by 20 but house sales losing steam

That's according to estate agents, Foxtons London-focused estate agency Foxtons has cashed in on soaring rental prices, but cautioned over a more challenging year ahead as higher interest rates are set to rein in housing sales. Foxtons revealed it started the year with fewer homes under offer than the previous year, due to volatility in the housing market caused by Liz Truss’s autumn mini-budget. Because it takes four months to complete a house sale on average, the effects of reducedRead More

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UK gender pay gap widens as childcare costs worsen motherhood penalty

That's according to the accountancy giant PwC in its Women in Work index The UK’s gender pay gap has widened as sharp increases in the cost of childcare has worsened a “motherhood penalty”, pricing many women out of work altogether, according to a new report. The nation’s average pay gap widened by 2.4 percentage points to 14.4% in 2021, accountancy giant PwC found in its Women in Work index. It means that the gap between what the average man andRead More

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Greggs to roll out 150 new stores a year and trial 24 hour drive thru

The chain already has nearly 2,330 shops Greggs has revealed big expansion plans after reporting record high sales, as consumers flocked to the bakery chain for low-cost meals amid a cost-of-living squeeze. The group has been extending its opening hours and is set to trial a new 24-hour drive-thru. The chain, which already has nearly 2,330 shops, said there is a “clear opportunity” to have significantly more than 3,000 shops across the UK over time. Roisin Currie, Greggs’ chief executive,Read More

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Learners in England can use loan to help train and upskill throughout working lives

It will be the equivalent of four years of post-18 education People in England will be able to access a loan worth the equivalent of four years of post-18 education to help them study, train and retrain at any point during their working lives, the Government has confirmed. The lifelong loan entitlement (LLE) will be able to be used to pay for full or part-time study for a variety of courses – from degrees to higher technical qualifications, the DepartmentRead More

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