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Raab It is improper to discuss bullying inquiry

Dominic Raab has suggested the rules surrounding the inquiry into whether he bullied officials may have been breached by witnesses speaking to the media. The Deputy Prime Minister said on Friday it is “improper” to discuss his conduct after giving evidence to the inquiry being carried out by lawyer Adam Tolley KC. Mr Raab has pledged to resign if he is found to have bullied staff, as the investigation is expected to be drawing to a close after the CabinetRead More

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Goodwood organiser striving to make motorsport events carbon neutral

The Duke of Richmond, organiser of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, says he is focussed on making his petrol-powered events more sustainable. The man behind the popular motorsport events says he wants to promote the ‘joy of second hand’ as he looks to boost his shows’ environmental credentials. Speaking to the PA news agency, the duke said he believed Goodwood’s motorsport events could ‘definitely become carbon neutral soon’ thanks to efforts made elsewhere across his estate. He said: “There isRead More

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Openreach pauses launch of broadband discounts after Ofcom delay

The UK’s communication regulator has delayed the conclusion of its investigation into a new Openreach pricing plan. Openreach confirmed on Friday that it will hold back the launch of the Equinox 2 pricing offer as a result. The watchdog said its consultation into the new wholesale price plan, for telecom providers such as Sky, TalkTalk and Vodafone, closed on March 4. It had planned to unveil a decision on the consultation by the end of the month but said itRead More

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Rolls Royce receives funding to develop nuclear reactor for Moon exploration

The company plans to have a reactor ready to send to the Moon by 2029 Rolls-Royce has received funding from the UK Space Agency to develop a nuclear reactor for a Moon base. The project will look into how nuclear power could be used to support a future base on the Moon for astronauts. Scientists and engineers at the British company are working on the Micro-Reactor programme to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live andRead More

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Royal Mail referred to regulator over letter delivery

A committee of MPs have issued a strongly worded report A committee of MPs has referred Royal Mail to regulator Ofcom for breaching its requirement to deliver letters across the country six days a week. In a strongly worded report, the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee said the company had “systematically failed to deliver” the so-called universal service obligation. The committee also said Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson was “not wholly accurate” in answers he gave to MPsRead More

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Comic Relief 2023 to return with usual star studded performer line up

It's on BBC One from 7pm tonight Comic Relief will return on Friday night, with the annual charity fundraiser featuring a star-studded line of presenters and performers. Comedy sketches featuring Dame Mary Berry, Danny Dyer and Graham Norton, as well as a special message from the Prince of Wales will form part of the show. Pop vocalists Tom Grennan and Zara Larsson will also deliver musical performances of their new singles during the broadcast from Salford. The 2023 programme willRead More

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NHS workers to consider pay offer after unions back proposals

Unions members will soon vote on the proposal which could bring an end to months of industrial action Months of strikes by healthcare workers could be brought to an end if NHS workers in England agree to back a pay offer recommended by unions. The offer – backed by the Royal College of Nursing, the GMB and Unison – includes a one-off lump sum for 2022-23 that rises in value up the NHS pay bands as well as a permanentRead More

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Arsenal out of Europa League after penalty shootout loss to Sporting Lisbon

Sporting advanced to the quarter finals after a 5-3 victory on penalties at the Emirates Gabriel Martinelli missed from the spot as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League after a penalty shootout loss to Sporting. A 2-2 draw in Lisbon a week ago left this last-16 tie finely poised and it would go all the way at the Emirates Stadium, Sporting advancing 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. The visitors were perfect from 12 yards butRead More

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Big screens planned for people nationwide to watch coronation

They'll be erected in more than 30 towns and cities for the big day on 6th May Royal fans will be able to watch the King’s coronation on big screens across the country. More than 30 screens will be erected in cities and towns around the UK ahead of Charles being crowned on May 6 at Westminster Abbey during a ceremony televised around the world. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The coronation will be a magical moment that brings people together to celebrate theRead More

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