Gap between what councils want and budget funds is ‘particularly wide’ – study
Ministers say they are increasing the resources available to local councils by more than £550 million.
- January 31, 2023 01:43 AM GMT
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Murderer Russell Causley to be freed from jail
The Government decided not to ask the Parole Board to reconsider its decision.
- January 31, 2023 01:36 AM GMT
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New patient safety commissioner must have sufficient resources, ministers told
Baroness Julia Cumberlege’s work was instrumental in creating such a post in England.
- January 31, 2023 01:36 AM GMT
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Bravemansgame ‘twice the horse’ he was at Cheltenham last year
Confidence continues to build in King George winner’s Gold Cup chance.
- January 31, 2023 01:36 AM GMT
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Adult Happy Meals and McRib feed McDonald’s sales
Global same-store sales – or sales at outlets open for at least a year – rose 12.6% in the October-December period, the Chicago-based company said.
- January 31, 2023 01:35 AM GMT
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Sheku Bayoh sister: Family would have been treated differently if we were white
The sister of Sheku Bayoh, who died after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy, is giving evidence at an inquiry into his death.
- January 31, 2023 01:34 AM GMT
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How to talk to kids about sex and porn, as report reveals girls expect physical aggression
New research reveals the impact of pornography on youngsters. By Imy Brighty-Potts and Katie Wright.
- January 31, 2023 01:33 AM GMT
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UK only major economy to contract in 2023, warns IMF
The IMF predicts that the UK economy will contract by 0.6% in 2023 against the 0.3% growth it pencilled in last October.
- January 31, 2023 01:30 AM GMT
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Minister refuses to reveal smart speaker use on cyber security grounds
Julia Lopez said it is not wise for politicians to disclose details of their devices amid Chinese espionage fears.
- January 31, 2023 01:27 AM GMT
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Aberdeen make deadline-day loan swoop for Ajax goalkeeper Jay Gorter
St Mirren are waiting for Ethan Erhahon and Dylan Reid to have their transfers away from the club confirmed.
- January 31, 2023 01:26 AM GMT
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