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Aslef says rail strikes called amid ‘toxic situation’ in dispute with LNER
Aslef’s lead negotiator has said the union is putting “members first” in a “toxic situation” after announcing a fresh series of strikes. Train drivers working for LNER – which runs the passenger service on the East Coast main line between London and Edinburgh – will walk out on weekends fromContinue Reading
Government calls on broadband companies to limit installation of telegraph poles
The Government has called on broadband companies to limit the installation of unnecessary telegraph poles, saying it will bring in legislation to prevent them if the industry fails to comply. Technology minister Sir Chris Bryant said the Government’s support for the rollout of fast broadband across the UK is “unwavering”,Continue Reading
Tesco recalls ‘melt in the middle’ meat-free burgers as they might stay too hot
Tesco has recalled its “melt in the middle” meat-free burgers because they might be too hot. The product recall, issued by the high street giant, is because of a “burn risk” to customers from the 240g Tesco Plant Chef 2 Meat-Free Burgers with Melting Middle. The recall, issued on Friday,Continue Reading
New deadly mpox strain likely to be in UK already, says diseases expert
A new, more deadly strain of mpox sweeping the world is highly likely to already be in the UK, a specialist in infectious diseases has warned. Professor Paul Hunter said mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, can spread very quickly between countries because it is a sexually transmitted infection.Continue Reading
Lisandro Martinez bites back at Jamie Carragher on TV after Man Utd beat Fulham
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez exacted his revenge on Jamie Carragher after speaking to the Liverpool icon following their 1-0 win over Fulham. The Argentinian defender kept a clean sheet at the back and bounced back from a scary moment in the second half to lead his side home toContinue Reading
Bridgerton casts new love interest for Benedict in upcoming season
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Bridgerton has reportedly found its next leading lady to star opposite Luke Thompson’s Benedict Bridgerton in the forthcoming season of the popular romanceContinue Reading
Erik ten Hag offers criticism of Man Utd stars as Roy Keane shares advice
Erik ten Hag was happy with Manchester United‘s performance against Fulham but admitted in his post-match interview that he wanted his strikers to ‘kill in the box’. Joshua Zirkzee came off the bench to score the only goal of the game as the Red Devils left it late to claimContinue Reading
Labour to establish specialist unit dedicated to preventing crime among young people
The government will establish a unit dedicated to preventing violent crime among young people to give teenagers the best start in life, the home secretary has announced. The “young futures” unit will include setting up youth hubs and identifying those most at risk of being drawn into violence, exploitation, crimeContinue Reading
Former SNL star Victoria Jackson says inoperable cancer gives her less than three years to live
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Victoria Jackson, a star of Saturday Night Live from 1986 to 1992, has revealed she has inoperable cancer and predicted that she hasContinue Reading
Erik ten Hag drops clear Man Utd transfer hint after Roy Keane puts him on spot
Erik ten Hag was quick to insist that Manchester United ‘cannot stand still’ when discussing his transfer plans with Roy Keane ahead of Friday’s game against Fulham. The Dutchman has already welcomed a host of new faces to his squad in preparation for his third season in charge of theContinue Reading