People to be paid to use less electricity tonight

The National Grid has said it would pay customers to use less power on Monday evening and that it had asked for three coal-powered...

Remote working is here to stay – but that doesn’t mean the end of...

Jane Parry, University of Southampton When coronavirus lockdowns were introduced, the shift to remote working was sudden and sweeping. Now the British government is hoping...

Sainsbury to roll out discounts to its Nectar Card holders

Sainsbury’s has announced from today that it is introducing Nectar Prices, a new loyalty initiative which will give all 18 million Nectar customers big...

Government cash boost for Whaley Bridge

Businesses affected by the Whaley Bridge evacuation will receive up to £100,000 in emergency funding to cover uninsurable costs the Government has announced. The Ministry...

The end of the 100ml liquid rule is in sight at UK’s airports

The Government has set a June 2024 deadline for airports to install new security technology, spelling the eventual end to 100ml rule on liquids...

Inflation and National Living Wage pressures to add £3.6 billion extra costs onto council...

Rising energy prices, spiralling inflation, and National Living Wage pressures are set to add £3.6 billion in unforeseen extra cost pressures onto council budgets in 2024/25,...

NHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action

People should continue to come forward for the care they need during industrial action, the NHS has said today. Deputy chief nursing officer Charlotte McArdle...

Government launches consultation on Martyn’s law

The government has set out its proposals on a new Protect Duty; a legal requirement for public places to ensure preparedness for and protection...

LATEST SUE GRAY REPORT- Delayed or redacted as Met Police want minimal reference to...

Sue Gray's report into the Downing Street Partygate affair could either be held up or seriously redacted after the Met Police said that "minimal...

Social gatherings of more than six to be banned as Government acts to stop...

Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in England from Monday as the Government seeks to curb the rise in Covid...