Tuesday, 10 January 2023

NHS bosses fear impact of second ambulance strike

Health managers say Wednesday's walkout in England and Wales will be harder to cope with.

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Mark Drakeford backs Scottish gender recognition move

First minister says Wales will seek powers to make it easier for people to change legal gender.

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Grant Shapps unveils new powers in strike laws

Unions say the plans for minimum service levels are "undemocratic and unworkable".

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Rishi Sunak's use of jet for hospital trip defended by No 10

Critics say the PM's choice of taxpayer-funded transport clashes with his climate pledges.

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East Anglia and Liverpool freeports get £25m and final approval

Both business zones will receive the cash over the next few years, says government minister.

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Boris Johnson erased from Grant Shapps spaceport picture

The former PM is missing from a photo posted by the business secretary of a Spaceport Cornwall visit.

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Anti-strikes bill to be introduced to Parliament

Under the proposals, some trade union members would be required to continue working during a strike.

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Green defectors become Your Party's first Scottish councillors

Dan Hutchison, Seonad Hoy and Leodhas Massie have become the first elected Your Party representatives in Scotland. from BBC News https://i...