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Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

12 February 2025

A study suggests that solar farms with a mix of habitats provide more value for nature than arable and extensively managed solar farm land.


GP action has been like ‘holding up a mirror’, according to top doctor

GP action has been like ‘holding up a mirror’, according to top doctor

GP action has been like ‘holding up a mirror’, according to top doctor

12 February 2025

The British Medical Association (BMA) announced family doctors would stage collective action in August.


‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

‘Extraordinary’ increase in abuse aimed at GP teams, top medic says

12 February 2025

Dr Claire Fuller, primary care medical director for NHS England, said it is not acceptable to ‘bash’ GPs, who are working ‘flat out’.


Treasury launches leak inquiry over reports OBR has cut UK growth forecast

Treasury launches leak inquiry over reports OBR has cut UK growth forecast

Treasury launches leak inquiry over reports OBR has cut UK growth forecast

12 February 2025

The watchdog is reported to have cut its growth forecast for the UK, causing problems for the Chancellor as she attempts to stick to her fiscal rules.


Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘weeks’, PM announces

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘weeks’, PM announces

Judge-led inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks in ‘weeks’, PM announces

12 February 2025

The families met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Number 10 on Wednesday.


Deep-sea shipwreck explorer looking for anchor of HMT Empire Windrush honoured

Deep-sea shipwreck explorer looking for anchor of HMT Empire Windrush honoured

Deep-sea shipwreck explorer looking for anchor of HMT Empire Windrush honoured

12 February 2025

US-born David Mearns has located 29 major wrecks in a career spanning 35 years.


MP proposes cap on political donations amid fears of ‘bidding war for influence’

MP proposes cap on political donations amid fears of ‘bidding war for influence’

MP proposes cap on political donations amid fears of ‘bidding war for influence’

12 February 2025

Manuela Perteghella described her Political Donations Bill as one ‘that will take big money out of British politics’.


Hull Trains drivers to stage series of strikes over colleague’s sacking

Hull Trains drivers to stage series of strikes over colleague’s sacking

Hull Trains drivers to stage series of strikes over colleague’s sacking

12 February 2025

Aslef union members are to walk out on every Friday between March 7 and April 25 and every Saturday between March 8 and April 26.


PM renews backing for Ukraine as US rules out sending peacekeeping troops

PM renews backing for Ukraine as US rules out sending peacekeeping troops

PM renews backing for Ukraine as US rules out sending peacekeeping troops

12 February 2025

The Prime Minister told MPs the Government’s commitment to backing Kyiv matters ‘just as much as it mattered at the beginning of this conflict’.


Paralympics champion says being made MBE ‘tops’ breaking world record

Paralympics champion says being made MBE ‘tops’ breaking world record

Paralympics champion says being made MBE ‘tops’ breaking world record

12 February 2025

Track and field athlete Sabrina Fortune won the gold medal in shot put with a world record of 15.12 metres at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.


Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson receives first compensation payout

Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson receives first compensation payout

Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson receives first compensation payout

12 February 2025

His lawyer called for a £1 million cap on payouts to be lifted and said Mr Malkinson is at risk of losing his social housing flat after the payment.


King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor

King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor

King hosts Prime Minister and devolved leaders at Windsor

12 February 2025

Sir Keir Starmer was invited along with the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.


Government investment targeted at clean energy manufacturing and skilled jobs

Government investment targeted at clean energy manufacturing and skilled jobs

Government investment targeted at clean energy manufacturing and skilled jobs

12 February 2025

Developers who drive investment in deprived areas can bid for financial support through the Clean Industry Bonus.


Officer who ‘tried to kiss soldier’ refuses to answer questions at her inquest

Officer who ‘tried to kiss soldier’ refuses to answer questions at her inquest

Officer who ‘tried to kiss soldier’ refuses to answer questions at her inquest

12 February 2025

Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021.


Bradford City of Culture signs pay and conditions agreement with unions

Bradford City of Culture signs pay and conditions agreement with unions

Bradford City of Culture signs pay and conditions agreement with unions

12 February 2025

The Memorandum of Understanding will guarantee that professional creative workers are engaged on terms in line with collectively-bargained agreements.


Starmer: Top pick for UK borders watchdog will not work from home in Finland

Starmer: Top pick for UK borders watchdog will not work from home in Finland

Starmer: Top pick for UK borders watchdog will not work from home in Finland

12 February 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that John Tuckett had been carrying out his job from Finland under the previous Tory government.


Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

Omagh survivor ‘haunted’ by guilt over death of niece in Real IRA massacre

12 February 2025

Garry McGillion suffered severe injuries in the Real IRA blast which occurred in August 1998, just one week before he was due to be married.


King shows off his passing skills as he visits home of Tottenham Hotspur

King shows off his passing skills as he visits home of Tottenham Hotspur

King shows off his passing skills as he visits home of Tottenham Hotspur

12 February 2025

Charles was told he was ‘bigger than Beyonce’ during his visit to an arena that also stages NFL games and pop concerts.


Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

Government insists ‘robust processes’ will protect UK in China wind farm deal

12 February 2025

Concerns have been raised that China could use wind farms in the North Sea to blackmail the UK in the future.


Government ‘relentlessly focused’ on economy amid reports of lower growth – No10

Government ‘relentlessly focused’ on economy amid reports of lower growth – No10

Government ‘relentlessly focused’ on economy amid reports of lower growth – No10

12 February 2025

The Office for Budget Responsibility is said to have cut its projections for economic growth.


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