Jane Dodge
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Errors and omissions to blame for NI ‘cash for ash’ scandal, says inquiry
It was dubbed the ‘cash for ash’ scandal, but today an inquiry into how politicians in charge of a green energy scheme in Northern Ireland, that paid out more than it cost to run, found no individuals were to blame.
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Ireland closes schools, colleges and childcare facilities in response to Covid-19
The Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and childcare facilities in Ireland will close
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Flooding forces East Yorkshire residents to flee their homes
The subject of climate change has received added urgency thanks to the terrible flooding that will continue with the arrival of storm Jorge.
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Over 70 universities in strike action as tens of thousands of students have lessons cancelled
Tens of thousands of students have had their lessons cancelled or disrupted today because of a strike by university staff.
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Coronavirus: Another person tests positive for the virus in England
Another person has tested positive for the coronavirus in England, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to four.
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Coronavirus: Five Brits test positive for virus in French ski chalet
Five Brits test positive for coronavirus in French ski chalet
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Knife crime at decade high, figures reveal
The number of people cautioned or convicted for a knife crime in England and Wales reached a record high according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Justice.
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Last decade warmest on record
Today, the World Economic Forum today has said all of the five biggest threats to economic and political stability were linked to the environment.
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Scientists horrified by wildlife deaths in Australia fires
The wildfires in Australia are an ecological disaster which show no signs of easing, with strong winds fanning the flames.
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Harry and Meghan’s charitable legacy
According to a poll by YouGov tonight 45% of the public support the Duke and Duchess’s decision to step back as senior royals.
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Keir Starmer enters Labour leadership contest
Once a leading human rights lawyer, and the current Shadow Brexit Secretary, Labour’s Keir Starmer now believes he’s ready for the role of Labour Party leader.
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Lisa Nandy joins race to become next Labour leader, saying the party needs to ‘be different’
In an open letter in her local newspaper, the Wigan MP Lisa Nandy announced that she’s entering the race for leadership of the Labour party.
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Boris Johnson takes victory lap of newly won north of England seats
Boris Johnson has promised former Labour voters he will ‘repay’ their trust as he visited the northeast of England to congratulate newly elected Tory MPs.
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Could Boris Johnson’s Brexit break up the UK?
One of the main issues now facing Boris Johnson’s new government will be the future of the United Kingdom itself.
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Teenager Jaden Moodie killed in ‘frenzied’ attack, court told
The trial has begun of a teenager accused of killing one of the youngest victims of knife crime in London.
