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NHS consultants accept pay offer, ending year-long dispute with government
BMA members in England vote 83% in favour of deal, but consultants committee chair says ‘fight is not yet over’ Strike action by senior NHS doctors in England has been called off after they...
More than 150,000 two-year-olds taking up funded places – surpassing Government target
Over 150,000 two-year-olds have secured a funded place under the first phase of the expanded offer that came into effect at the beginning of this week, the Government has announced. According to the Department...
Boost for OAPs as state pension increases by £900 a year
THERE has been some good news for OAPs with the announcement that the state pension has gone up by 8.5 per cent. This means pensioners receiving the new state pension will get an extra...
UK half way to net zero
Provisional data shows UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions fell further across several key sectors between 2022 and 2023. The UK continues to lead the way in cutting emissions after provisional data released today (Thursday...
£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road
Rural areas in England will be prioritised to receive new buses, which will improve the passenger experience. Millions of bus passengers will enjoy cleaner, more reliable and more comfortable journeys as the government invests...
PM announces national endeavour to strengthen the UK’s nuclear deterrent
The Prime Minister will today [Monday 25th] declare a ‘national endeavour’ to secure the future of the UK’s thriving defence and civil nuclear industry. The Prime Minister will today [Monday 25th] declare a ‘national...
