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Mayors put forward alternatives to HS2 scrapped northern section

Andy Burnham and Andy Street team up with consortium to explore options including lower-speed line

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

Rishi Sunak must now compensate infected blood scandal victims, politicians demand

After the prime minister acted to help hundreds of postmasters wrongly prosecuted by the Post Office, he has been told to roll out compensation to victims of the infected blood scandal

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2024

Inequality is dividing England. Is more devolution the answer for its disadvantaged regions?

Twenty-five years ago, when new institutions of national government were created in Scotland and Wales, they reflected the widely held view that the Welsh and Scots should have more control over their economies, aspects of welfare provision and key public services. Yet at that time, hardly anyone thought devolution might…

The Conversation · Jan 11, 2024

Hillsborough law: government leaves victims’ families disappointed again

The relatives of those who died have been denied the positive legacy they have relentlessly sought, but they resolve to keep going

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Hillsborough disaster timeline: decades seeking justice and change

The families of those killed at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final had a long fight for the truth

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

‘This could be really interesting’: Manchester and English National Opera may yet suit each other

London’s loss will be Manchester’s gain as the opera company announces it is to create a base in the thriving cultural centre

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Keir Starmer prevented a shadow cabinet minister from criticising Thatcher

KEIR Starmer’s team of advisors prevented a shadow cabinet minister from criticising Margaret Thatcher.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2023

Leaked email reveals Keir Starmer vetoed Thatcher criticism

Exclusive: As the Labour leader faces a backlash over his praise for the former Tory prime minister, a leaked email shows he stopped former frontbencher Sam Tarry from attacking her ‘failed’ transport policies in 2021

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Matt Hancock admits affair with aide damaged public trust in Covid rules

Ex-health secretary’s latest inquiry appearance reveals tensions between Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson over second lockdown

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

Everton launch appeal over 10-point deduction

The Toffees are currently in the relegation zone after the record sanction was handed out last month

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023