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HS2 likely to reach Euston, UK Transport Minister Louise Haigh signals

HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it ‘would never have made sense’ for that not to happen.

The Cabinet...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 08:41


UK watchdog slaps penalty on water firms for missing targets

Water companies will have to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 07:53


New UK regulatory office ‘to help new tech reach public faster’

A new regulatory innovation office has been launched by the UK government, which it says will help speed access to new technologies which can improve...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


Lower risk of Britain losing power in winter than last - grid operator

Britain is less likely to lose power this winter than last year, according to the public body responsible for keeping the lights on.

The National Electricity...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:41


TOP NEWS: UK retail sales grow at strongest pace in six months

UK retail sales picked up in September as the start of the school year saw a boost for children’s clothing, footwear and accessories while food...

Tue, 08/10/2024 - 05:03


September retail footfall hit by flooding across UK, figures suggest

Widespread flooding is likely to have contributed to a fall in shopper visits across all UK retail destinations last month, figures suggest.

Footfall levels dropped by...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 14:07


More than half want Irish general election this month, poll indicates

More than half of the Irish public want a general election this month, a poll has indicated.

While the current Fine Gael/Fianna Fail/Green Party coalition can...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 05:46


UK ‘in lockstep’ with global allies calling for Israeli restraint

The UK is working ‘in lockstep’ with international allies on calls for Israel to exercise ‘restraint’, a Cabinet minister has said.

Science & Technology Secretary Peter...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 05:46


UK PM Starmer shuffles team after Sue Gray quits as chief of staff

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reshuffled his Number 10 team after Sue Gray quit as chief of staff on Sunday, citing concerns that questions...

Mon, 07/10/2024 - 05:45


Irish government ‘has important work to finish’ before an election

The Irish government has important work to complete before a general election will be called, the Tanaiste Micheal Martin has said.

There has been speculation that...

Sun, 06/10/2024 - 09:42


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