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Government lines up insolvency firm in case of Thames Water collapse

Government lines up insolvency firm in case of Thames Water collapse

Government lines up insolvency firm in case of Thames Water collapse

12 August 2025

Contingency plans could see Britain’s biggest water firm placed into a special administration regime.


Audience with late Queen more nerve-racking than FMQs, recalls Sturgeon

Audience with late Queen more nerve-racking than FMQs, recalls Sturgeon

Audience with late Queen more nerve-racking than FMQs, recalls Sturgeon

12 August 2025

The former Scottish first minister also spoke of her ‘incredible respect’ for Queen Elizabeth II.


Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes built near stadium

Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes built near stadium

Sunderland warn of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if homes built near stadium

12 August 2025

The Premier League side is objecting to the city council’s proposal.


Firefighters remain at scene of Arthur’s Seat blaze

Firefighters remain at scene of Arthur’s Seat blaze

Firefighters remain at scene of Arthur’s Seat blaze

12 August 2025

There are no reports of any casualties.


Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

Calorie labels rarely influence takeaway choices, survey suggests

12 August 2025

A survey of adults in England found the majority did not notice any calorie information during their most recent online takeaway purchase.


Families’ back to school purchases ‘could end up in lost property within weeks’

Families’ back to school purchases ‘could end up in lost property within weeks’

Families’ back to school purchases ‘could end up in lost property within weeks’

12 August 2025

Tech items, school shoes and school blazers topped the list of items that parents said are the most costly to replace.


Universal credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

Universal credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

Universal credit claimants hit record high of eight million people

12 August 2025

The benefit is available for people in work who are on low incomes, as well as those who are out of work or cannot work.


Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

12 August 2025

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.


Activist cyclist insists he could not stop his bike from colliding with car

Activist cyclist insists he could not stop his bike from colliding with car

Activist cyclist insists he could not stop his bike from colliding with car

12 August 2025

Video posted by Michael van Erp, known as Cycling Mikey, shows he initially blocked the car from going through a no entry sign.


Government partners with Mounjaro maker to tackle obesity

Government partners with Mounjaro maker to tackle obesity

Government partners with Mounjaro maker to tackle obesity

12 August 2025

The £85 million programme will looks at ways for patients to access services more easily.


Nicola Sturgeon says she could leave Scotland ‘for a wee while’

Nicola Sturgeon says she could leave Scotland ‘for a wee while’

Nicola Sturgeon says she could leave Scotland ‘for a wee while’

12 August 2025

The former Scottish first minister said living elsewhere could help give her a ‘perspective shift’.


Lloyds customers can deposit cash using app while popping to the shop

Lloyds customers can deposit cash using app while popping to the shop

Lloyds customers can deposit cash using app while popping to the shop

12 August 2025

The bank has teamed up with PayPoint for a feature enabling people to deposit coins and banknotes using a barcode.


Channel migrants reaching 50,000 under Labour ‘unacceptable’ – ex-home secretary

Channel migrants reaching 50,000 under Labour ‘unacceptable’ – ex-home secretary

Channel migrants reaching 50,000 under Labour ‘unacceptable’ – ex-home secretary

12 August 2025

Baroness Jacqui Smith of Malvern, now an education minister, said criminal gangs were allowed to become entrenched under the Conservative government.


Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

Amber health warnings in place as heatwave temperatures set to hit 34C

12 August 2025

The UK Health Security Agency has amber warnings in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, east of England, London and the South East.


PageGroup profits dive as recruiter cuts more jobs

PageGroup profits dive as recruiter cuts more jobs

PageGroup profits dive as recruiter cuts more jobs

12 August 2025

Shares in the business moved lower in early trading after it also posted a slump in revenues.


Using AI tools can ‘deskill’ certain health workers – study

Using AI tools can ‘deskill’ certain health workers – study

Using AI tools can ‘deskill’ certain health workers – study

12 August 2025

The new study examined health workers who look for signs of bowel cancer.


Drivers caught behind wheel of unroadworthy vehicles up 52% in a year

Drivers caught behind wheel of unroadworthy vehicles up 52% in a year

Drivers caught behind wheel of unroadworthy vehicles up 52% in a year

12 August 2025

A total of 13,109 British drivers were convicted of the offence in 2024, official data obtained by the RAC revealed.


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