Chris Skidmore reviews Humber progress on Net Zero ambition with Hull visit Key architect of government policy met with leading figures from industry and local government Birmingham Post · Jul 3, 2023
Shopkeeper wins case against Circularity Scotland Deposit Return Scheme administrator found to have incorrectly applied return handling fees for smaller retailers Insider UK · Jul 3, 2023
The swish Edinburgh bar named South-East Scotland Pub & Bar of the Year 2023 The National Pub & Bar Awards has selected the best pubs and bars from across the UK with the winner for South-East Scotland being a popular capital gastropub. Edinburgh Live · Jul 3, 2023
Leap Automation crowned top Scottish tech innovator Aberdeen-based AI start-up will now pitch at the competition’s UK final later this month Insider UK · Jul 3, 2023
Holidaymakers travelling to Europe urged to check data roaming rules with their mobile phone network Thanks to new roaming costs, UK holidaymakers can rack up substantial charges - but one UK provider is offering a free 5GB plan. Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023
UK’s hottest June on record caused ‘unprecedented’ deaths of fish in rivers In one incident, hundreds of dead fish were found floating on the surface of the River Cam near Ditton Meadows in Cambridge Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2023
North East has lowest average wages in UK, new study suggests Figures compiled by the TUC union body show areas where there is large amounts of low paid work Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023
Weaker competition blamed for higher petrol and diesel prices; MPs blast ‘measly’ savings rates – as it happened Government pledges to expose ‘rip-off’ fuel retailers, after inquiry finds declining competition between retailers led to higher prices at the pumps The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Watch live: Kevin Spacey arrives at London court as sexual assault trial continues Kevin Spacey's UK sex assault trial is set to continue this morning (3 July), following a round of damning opening statements on the trial's second day on Friday (30 June). The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023
UK festivals, TV shows and tours: how to have a fun-packed summer for free Whether it’s music, festivals or food, art or nature, you don’t need to miss out if money is tight The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Monday briefing: Labour’s key U-turns under Keir Starmer In today’s newsletter: the Labour leader may well win the next election – but why are so many of his policies being ditched? The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
The 'silent killer' that is destroying lives in one part of the UK "It’s so prevalent now and it’s so easy to get hold of" Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2023
The Manchester McDonald's restaurant that was the first of its kind in the UK The McDonald's in Fallowfield beat several others for the honour of being a piece of the chain's history Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2023
Co-op to offer new form of disposal instead of burial or cremation The UK’s largest funeral provider announced on Sunday that it will introduce the practice, called resomation Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023
Bristol Post · Jul 3, 2023 Tourists 'besotted' with West Country islands dubbed the UK's Caribbean "White sand found on pathways leads to dazzling beaches with turquoise waters and these are a dream"
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 MPs and peers urge UK government to do more to free jailed activist in Egypt More than 100 signatories express concern in letter to foreign secretary over lack of progress in case of Alaa Abd el-Fattah
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 Ex-offenders could help cut UK labour shortages, says report Good Jobs Project from ReGenerate aims to help ex-prisoners, neurodivergent people, asylum seekers and other groups into work
Chronicle Live · Jul 3, 2023 How the BBC’s plans risk hitting local journalism hard, why it matters and how you can help There is a real risk to local journalism from the BBC's 'Across the UK' plans. We cannot allow that to happen
Manchester Evening News · Jul 3, 2023 The BBC's plans will do untold damage. You can help us stop them "Because of the enormous power of the licence fee, the BBC's 'Across the UK' plans are the exact opposite of fair competition"
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 100 MPs and lords sign letter calling for action to free jailed British-Egyptian Vigil to be held outside FCDO in support of pro-democracy activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023 Things you could do in the 1990s you can't anymore The decade will feel like only yesterday for many
Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023 The BBC could inflict irrevocable damage on local news and we can't allow it to happen The BBC has announced plans which, if followed through, could mean the end of several local news providers
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023 Mother of Cheshire boy, 7, kidnapped by father says Saudi lawyers ‘too scared’ to help Exclusive: Ranem Elkhalidi meeting Foreign Office officials this week as she continues fight to bring her son home
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023 Independence is 'key to protecting' NHS Scotland, say SNP ahead of it's 75th birthday INDEPENDENCE is “key to protecting” the NHS in Scotland, the SNP has said ahead of the health service’s 75th anniversary.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023 Calls for BBC to 'be a better neighbour' by UK local press campaign THE UK’s News Media Association (NMA) has sent an email encouraging members to call on the BBC to “be a better neighbour” and abandon their…