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Britain's satellite hopes undimmed by mission failure

Britain's hopes of becoming a prime launch site for small satellites remain intact despite the failure of what would have been the first launch into orbit from western Europe, business minister Grant Shapps said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Grant Shapps: I appear to have been ‘living rent free in Mick Lynch’s head’

Cabinet minister’s remark follows RMT union boss’s claim that Shapps was still involved in dispute despite no longer being Transport Secretary

Evening Standard

Steve Barclay considers plan to backdate next year’s NHS pay deal

Hopes of breakthrough rise as health secretary looks at proposals to top up pay

The Independent UK

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MPs urged to vote against ‘sack key workers’ strikes bill

Grant Shapps insists plan to ensure minimum levels of service during strikes is ‘common sense’

The Independent UK

Government pressing ahead with ‘minimum safety levels’ legislation

The announcement was made amid a wave of strikes, including a walkout by train drivers on Thursday which crippled rail services.

The Independent UK

Government reveals plan to restrict strikes across NHS, rail and schools

Unions vow to ‘fiercely resist’ move to enforce minimum coverage in six key sectors

The Independent UK

Government department spent £635 on repairs to a minister's red box

The Department for Transport, which was run by Grant Shapps at the time of the repair in July, shelled out the eye-watering sum of £634.80 to fix a jammed lock on one of the official briefcases

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Just a quarter of energy bill vouchers claimed in December amid postal strikes

Whereas 80% of the vouchers issued in October and 73% of November’s vouchers have been redeemed, indicating a sharp drop in redemption this month.

The Independent UK

Vulnerable miss out as third of UK energy help vouchers not redeemed

Ministers urged to intervene over low take-up rate in scheme for people with prepayment meters

The Guardian - UK

People missing out on energy bills support because companies 'aren't set up' for it

Many vouchers are not being redeemed

Wales Online

GMB's Adil Ray in furious clash with MP over nurses strikes as he slams Tory response

Adil Ray was caught in a fiery clash with Tory MP Grant Shapps on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain as he fumed over the government not doing enough to engage with the unions

Daily Mirror

Martin Lewis warns of energy bill rise in 12 days will surprise many households

The Martin Lewis Money Show star highlighted that the energy price cap will change from next month, meaning some households could be hit with an unwelcome hike in bills

Daily Mirror

New energy help update for 900,000 homes due up to £400 this winter

Energy support is on the way for people living in park homes or using alternative fuel to heat their homes.

Daily Record

Royal Mail warns first class stamps could rise above £1 unless Saturday letter deliveries scrapped

Postal service is forced to take six days for five days work, says chair

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Nottingham Post

Government gives advice for UK households to reduce energy bills by £350

The government's It All Adds Up initiative has been launched, promoting energy saving measures in the hope it can help those struggling financially.

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps launches campaign advising people how to save money this winter

The £18m initiative, blocked by Liz Truss, claims people could save £230 a year through ‘simple measures’

The Independent UK

Plug gaps in doors and windows to cut energy costs, Government urges - OLD

A public information campaign also suggests tweaking boiler temperatures and switching devices off at the wall.

Evening Standard

UK launches £18m energy advice campaign to help public make savings

Householders are being urged to plug gaps in doors and windows as a way of easing the sting of sky-high energybills this winter.

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The Independent UK

Chaos continues as Royal Mail staff join rail workers in walkout

Nurses prepare to walk out as soon as RMT and Royal Mail staff return to work

The Independent UK

Train strikes - live: Britain grinds to a standstill as rail passengers warned not to travel

Today marks the first of 12 walk-outs planned for December and January

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch accuses Grant Shapps of dragging out rail dispute

Exclusive: RMT union boss blames former transport secretary for blocking settlement

The Guardian - UK

Cumbria coalmine approval shows Sunak does not care whether he is seen as green

PM’s commitment to green targets questioned as top climate adviser calls decision ‘absolutely indefensible’

The Independent UK

Grant Shapps has apologised ‘unreservedly’ to those caught up in Horizon scandal

Making a statement on the GLO (group litigation order) compensation scheme, Grant Shapps set out further details in the Commons for MPs.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak set to end ban on new onshore windfarms in face of Tory rebellion

Deal reached that paves way for communities in England to authorise projects without unanimous support

Manchester Evening News

'I've led Manchester for a year now. These are the simple things that will make us even greater'

Transport, trust and housing are key to the prosperity of the city - and the country - Manchester council leader Bev Craig explains, marking her first 12 months in office. The M.E.N's Paul Britton reports

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