The Independent – ‘Cabinet secretary misled officials over parties row’
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The Independent – ‘Cabinet secretary misled officials over parties row’
The Independent reports that Britain’s “top civil servant” has been accused of misleading officials over what he knew about Christmas parties in his department during lockdown.
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Urgent recall for popular children’s cereal sold in Aldi and Sainsbury’s over ‘choking hazard’
A popular children’s cereal sold in Aldi and Sainsbury’s has been recalled due to concerns over a potential choking hazard. The recall was issued after it was discovered that some batches of the cereal may contain pieces that could pose a risk to young children. Consumers who have purchased the affected cereal are advised to check the packaging for specific batch numbers and expiration dates. If they find that their product is part of the
Starmer says Europe ‘must do heavy lifting’ as he seizes Ukraine peace talks from Trump
Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, has emphasized the need for Europe to take a leading role in facilitating peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His comments come in the context of increasing tensions and the geopolitical implications of the war, particularly as former President Donald Trump has also expressed interest in negotiating peace. Starmer’s assertion highlights the importance of European nations in addressing the crisis, suggesting that they should
How can Britain’s railways be improved for commuters?
Britain’s railways have long been a source of frustration for commuters, with delays, overcrowding, and high ticket prices being common complaints. So, how can these issues be addressed to improve the overall experience for passengers? Overcrowding on trains One potential solution is to invest more in infrastructure and technology to improve the reliability and efficiency of the rail network. This could involve upgrading tracks, signals, and stations to reduce delays and improve the overall quality
Tesco to axe popular Clubcard feature next week
Tesco has announced that it will be axing a popular Clubcard feature next week. The supermarket chain will be discontinuing the ability for customers to collect Clubcard points on fuel purchases at Tesco petrol stations. The decision to remove this feature comes as Tesco looks to streamline its Clubcard program and focus on other ways to reward customers. The supermarket chain has stated that customers will still be able to collect Clubcard points on all
Starmer sees value in Trump’s mineral deal with Ukraine after meeting with US president
Labour leader Keir Starmer has expressed his support for former President Donald Trump‘s controversial mineral deal with Ukraine after meeting with the US president. Starmer believes that the deal could bring significant economic benefits to both countries and help strengthen their relationship. During their meeting, Starmer and Trump discussed the potential benefits of the mineral deal, which would see Ukraine exporting rare earth minerals to the US in exchange for economic assistance. Starmer praised Trump
Tesco to axe popular Clubcard feature next week
Tesco to axe popular Clubcard feature next week Tesco has announced it is axing one of its most popular Clubcard services despite many shoppers using it every day. The supermarket’s Clubcard app has a raft of services, from checking how many points are in an account to seeing what deals are on offer. But from 7 March, shoppers will no longer be able to use the app to pay for their shopping in store.
