The Independent – ‘Shambolic speech puts PM on the defensive’
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The Independent – ‘Shambolic speech puts PM on the defensive’
The Independent splashes on the PM’s ‘shambolic speech’. The paper says the prime minister is on the defensive as ‘frustrated Tories say botched speech highlights wider problems’.
Today's Headlines
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
More than 1,000 British staff cut from key Ukraine troop training programme
Exclusive: As of January, there were just 369 UK staff working on the British-led programme that has trained over 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers to resist Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion More than 1,000 British staff cut from key Ukraine troop training programme The number of British personnel working on an international training program for Ukrainian soldiers has fallen by more than 1,000 in the last 2.5 years, new figures reveal. The decline marks a 73 per cent
Man charged over death of three-year-old girl in Manchester tram crash
Man charged over death of three-year-old girl in Manchester tram crash A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a three-year-old girl was killed in a crash between a van and a tram in Manchester at the weekend. Rawal Rehman, 35, of Lambton Road, Manchester, will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said. Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, died after the collision on Mosley Street in the
Starmer mocks Badenoch’s ‘desperate search for relevance’ in clash over defence spending boost: PMQs live
Starmer mocks Badenoch’s ‘desperate search for relevance’ in clash over defence spending boost: PMQs live Kemi Badenoch has appointed herself “saviour of the western civilisation”, Sir Keir Starmer said, after the Conservative leader suggested she had advised him to increase defence spending. In a clash at PMQs, the prime minister said she “didn’t feature in my thinking at all” and that her comment was a “desperate search for relevance”. Sir Keir Starmer has faced questions
