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Holocaust survivor, 98, becomes a great-grandmother for the 35th time

Holocaust survivor, 98, becomes a great-grandmother for the 35th time

Holocaust survivor, 98, becomes a great-grandmother for the 35th time

17 January 2022

Lily Ebert, who was liberated from Auschwitz in April 1945 aged 20, said watching her family grow has been “very special”.


Government help in energy crisis should be ‘targeted’, says ScottishPower boss

Government help in energy crisis should be ‘targeted’, says ScottishPower boss

Government help in energy crisis should be ‘targeted’, says ScottishPower boss

17 January 2022

Energy bills are predicted to soar by around 50% for many households in April.


Northern Ireland politicians unite to pay tribute to Ashling Murphy

Northern Ireland politicians unite to pay tribute to Ashling Murphy

Northern Ireland politicians unite to pay tribute to Ashling Murphy

17 January 2022

A silent vigil was held outside Parliament Buildings in Stormont before the teacher’s murder was raised during the Assembly sitting.


Energy price rise could ‘devastate’ poorest families – analysis

Energy price rise could ‘devastate’ poorest families – analysis

Energy price rise could ‘devastate’ poorest families – analysis

17 January 2022

The poorest adults could be forced to spend more than half of their income after housing on energy bills, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation warns.


UK faces annual climate damage bill of billions – Government analysis

UK faces annual climate damage bill of billions – Government analysis

UK faces annual climate damage bill of billions – Government analysis

17 January 2022

Impact from the likes of flooding and heatwaves could cause economic damage of more than £1 billion a year each by 2050, a report suggests.


Sturgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid calls to end Covid restrictions

Sturgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid calls to end Covid restrictions

Sturgeon ‘cautiously optimistic’ amid calls to end Covid restrictions

17 January 2022

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will update Holyrood on Tuesday afternoon about the Scottish Government’s plans for coronavirus rules.


Downing Street staff ‘started boozing at lunch as part of drinking culture’

Downing Street staff ‘started boozing at lunch as part of drinking culture’

Downing Street staff ‘started boozing at lunch as part of drinking culture’

17 January 2022

Former official Sonia Khan said drinking had long been ‘normalised’ in Downing Street


Bataclan medic tells Manchester Arena inquiry of vital need for doctor at scene

Bataclan medic tells Manchester Arena inquiry of vital need for doctor at scene

Bataclan medic tells Manchester Arena inquiry of vital need for doctor at scene

17 January 2022

A doctor with a French counter-terrorism policing unit gave evidence to the inquiry about his role after the Bataclan attack in 2015 in Paris.


More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

More sentencing powers for magistrates in bid to tackle court backlog

17 January 2022

The maximum jail term that can be handed out in the lower criminal courts will double to 12 months.


5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

5m volunteers sought for UK’s largest ever health research project

17 January 2022

By tracking people throughout their lives, researchers hope to figure out who is likely to get ill even before they have symptoms.


Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

Tories call for end to all restrictions except face masks

17 January 2022

Under the Tory suggestions, self-isolation would be wound down before being dropped over ‘the coming months’.


Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

Community in shock as pensioner killed and husband critically injured in attack

17 January 2022

The leader of Bolsover District Council said Freda Walker always wanted to help other people and would be sorely missed.


Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

Prince Charming mannequin seen in car on motorway is mistaken for a body

17 January 2022

Officers said the call – about feet sticking out of a roll of carpet in a car – was a false alarm.


Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

Savers need stronger support to navigate pensions minefield, say MPs

17 January 2022

A target should be set for people accessing the free service Pension Wise or taking paid-for advice, the Work and Pensions Committee said.


Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

Covid-19 may be turning children into fussy eaters, experts suggest

17 January 2022

The smell experts have released guidance to help parents and healthcare professionals better recognise parosmia.


Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

Man who died while awaiting trial for murder sustained self-inflicted neck wound

17 January 2022

Norfolk Police launched a ‘no body’ murder investigation after inquiries found Ms Douglas had not been seen for a “significant period”.


British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

British woman dies in Tonga tsunami after trying to save her dogs

17 January 2022

Angela Glover, from Brighton, died after an undersea volcano erupted near the Pacific nation on Saturday.


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