The Independent – ‘Levelling up millions going to minister seats’
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The Independent – ‘Levelling up millions going to minister seats’
The Independent says seats held by seven cabinet ministers are in line to receive tens of millions of pounds of development cash despite previously being judged as not needing the funds, triggering fresh accusations of bias in “levelling up”.
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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.
The new DVLA rules coming into force for drivers this week
The new DVLA rules coming into force for drivers this week Drivers in the UK have been warned it could soon become more expensive to travel as a slate of new rules and costs take effect later this week. From 1 March, there will be several changes to motoring that drivers should be aware of. These could be costly if not taken on board, with new expenses and even fines attached. The HMRC has announced
Two ways UK households could save thousands of pounds per year
Modelling shows that, by mid-century, households would save about £700 a year on heating bills Two ways UK households could save thousands of pounds per year Climate advisers say households would save hundreds of pounds a year on driving and energy bills by shifting away from “volatile” fossil fuels – but admit, it would come with upfront costs. The Climate Change Committee say its modelling shows that, by mid-century, households that switch to low-carbon heat pumps
