More than one million police days lost to absence in four years figures show
Police Scotland have lost more than one million days to staff absence in the past four years, figures show..
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UK economic growth forecasts downgraded for next two years economists
The UK economy is set to grow slower than previously expected over the next two years amid cautious consumer spending, according to new forecasts by economists..
Most Year 10 pupils in England do not do any work experience placements report
The majority of Year 10 pupils did not do any work experience last year, a report has suggested..
Sale of disposable vapes to be banned by next summer
The ban is set to come into force on 1st June 2025.
Chancellor to cut back Right to Buy discounts in Budget
The Chancellor will cut back Right to Buy discounts as part of next weeks Budget to boost council housing supply..
Reeves promises reset for our economy as she prepares for first Budget
Rachel Reeves has promised her first Budget will be an economic reset for the UK..
Tom Hardy very proud of Venom director and friend Kelly Marcel
Venom: The Last Dance star Tom Hardy has said he is very proud of director Kelly Marcel who he has been friends with for decades..
Former worlds strongest man and British Olympian Geoff Capes dies aged 75
Geoff Capes, twice the worlds strongest man and a three-time Olympian, has died aged 75, British Athletics has announced..
Carbon monoxide poisoning primary line of inquiry in care home deaths probe
Police investigating the deaths of three people at a care home in Swanage are pursuing potential carbon monoxide poisoning as their primary line of inquiry..