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Swinney "extremely disappointed" by Dundee University job cuts plan
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (1154+ words) First Minister John Swinney has said he is "extremely disappointed" by the announcement from Dundee University that a further 190 jobs are at risk. The institution said on Tuesday it is opening a formal consultation on the cuts, which follow the…...
Minister "disappointed" proposed employment law reforms remain "blocked"
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (337+ words) The Stormont Economy Minister has expressed "profound disappointment" that she has not been able to bring proposed legislation to reform employment law in Northern Ireland to the floor of the Assembly. The Good Jobs (Employment Rights) Bill aims to reform…...
New joined-up travel scheme to make it easier to explore the Cotswolds
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (425+ words) TRAVELLING to the Cotswolds' most iconic destinations may have become easier with the launch of a joined-up travel scheme. Gloucestershire's first fully integrated rail-bus service allows travellers to book combined train and bus journeys on a single e-ticket for trips…...
Captain of seized Russian shadow fleet ship appears in court
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (899+ words) The captain of a Russian shadow fleet vessel carrying 98, 000 tonnes of oil which was intercepted by British troops in the English Channel has appeared in court charged with breaching sanctions. Indian national Ajay Pant has been charged with directly or…...
10bn Thames Water rescue bid poses "unfair costs to customers" " minister
3+ hour, 57+ min ago (1036+ words) A "10 billion rescue bid for Thames Water poses an "unfair cost to consumers, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has warned. Ms Reynolds told the Commons she had written to regulator Ofwat to say that she did not believe the plan to…...
Full list of Nat West bank branches closing this week
11+ hour, 30+ min ago (314+ words) Another round of high street bank closures is underway. Nat West began shutting several branches across the UK this week as part of its ongoing move towards digital services. Closures have started and will continue through Thursday, with affected areas…...
easy Jet new "Drop Everything" 48-hour fares with last-minute deals under "50
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (309+ words) Easy Jet has unveiled its new "Drop Everything" flights, highlighting the cheapest fares available for departures within the next 48 hours, with prices starting from just "47. 99. The launch comes after new research revealed that almost three-quarters of Britons (73%) believe their best…...
Worcester taxi fares to rise despite fears hike will 'force drivers out of business"
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (592+ words) TAXI FARE INCREASE: The taxi rank at The Cross in Worcester (Image: Phil Wilkinson-Jones/LDRS)> Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could damage the industry. Worcester City Council has agreed to increase the…...
Three quarters of parents are still emotionally attached to their childhood toys
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (651+ words) Three quarters of parents still feel emotionally attached to their own childhood toys, according to research. A poll of 1, 000 UK mums and dads to children aged 10 and under found 50 per cent often still feel nostalgic about the toys, characters and…...
Bonnie Tyler 'no longer in a coma' but remains 'very unwell' after surgery
10+ hour, 7+ min ago (415+ words) Bonnie Tyler is "no longer in a coma'but remains "very unwell'following emergency surgery A statement from the singer's official website confirmed the update, adding that she remains in intensive care. The 75-year-old star was taken to a hospital near to…...