The Independent – ‘HS2: Mind the gap’
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The Independent – ‘HS2: Mind the gap’
The Independent reports more than 20 million Britons will miss out on promised high-speed rail improvements, as critics say the north “will suffer for generations”.
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Families beg for end to IPP scandal as Lords vote on reforms to indeterminate sentences
Families beg for end to IPP scandal as Lords vote on reforms to indeterminate sentences There is no bias in the title provided. For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The House of Lords is set to vote on a series of measures to help prisoners languishing in jail under “unjust” indeterminate sentences as families
Europe’s far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections
Europe’s far right groups launch unofficial campaign for the European Union elections There is no bias in the title provided Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Europe’s far-right political parties unofficially launched their campaign Sunday for European Union elections in Spain with strong messages against illegal migration and the bloc’s climate policy while declaring their support for Israel in
Trust in Post Office plummets following outrage over Horizon scandal, polling finds
Trust in Post Office plummets following outrage over Horizon scandal, polling finds There is no bias in the title provided. Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The Post Office has plummeted from its position as Britain’s sixth-most-trusted financial, banking and insurance brand to 135th in the space of just 12 months amid public outcry over the Horizon IT scandal,
Jim Ratcliffe predicts how Keir Starmer will perform as prime minister | News
Jim Ratcliffe predicts how Keir Starmer will perform as prime minister | News There is no bias in the original title provided. Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes Sir Keir Starmer “will do a very good job of running the country” if he wins the general election. The Ineos founder and Manchester United co-owner suggested that the Conservatives have had a “good run” but that “most of the country probably feels it’s time for a change.” “I’m
Starmer quizzed on policies for ‘discrimination against bald blokes’ | News
Starmer quizzed on policies for ‘discrimination against bald blokes’ | News There is no bias in the title provided. Sir Keir Starmer was quizzed on his policies for “discrimination against bald blokes” during an appearance on Sunday Brunch. The Labour leader showed off his cooking skills by making tandoori salmon, before sitting down with hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer. “Final question, do you have anything on discrimination against bald blokes?” a cheeky Tim asked.
London busker has perfect response to passer-by berating her on street | Lifestyle
london busker has perfect response to passer-by berating her on street | Lifestyle There is no bias in the title provided. A harpist busking on the streets of London expertly shut down a furious bypasser who wrongly accused her of begging. The performer, known on TikTok as @Robyn.hearts.harp, was repeatedly asked if she had permission to be playing on the streets of Harrow, northwest London, before the woman threatened to report her to the local