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Dodds to pursue social media user over tweet mocking her dead son

Dodds to pursue social media user over tweet mocking her dead son

Diane Dodds was targeted after tweeting a happy new year message on December 31.

Government mulls plans to spare industries from higher carbon cost

Government mulls plans to spare industries from higher carbon cost

Officials said prices have been high enough for the last four months that they will have to decide whether to step in and make changes by January 18.

Manufacturing growth remains robust as signs point to easing supply chain woes

Manufacturing growth remains robust as signs point to easing supply chain woes

The closely followed IHS Markit/CIPS manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reached 57.9 last month, up from the initial 57.6 reading.

Quadruple murder suspect in crown court dock for first time

Quadruple murder suspect in crown court dock for first time

Damien Bendall appeared at Derby Crown Court on Tuesday.

Households putting less money in savings and borrowing more on credit cards

Households putting less money in savings and borrowing more on credit cards

People will have to save much less this year merely to sustain their current level of spending, according to an economist.

Burger King launching vegan nuggets in aim to be 50% meat-free by 2030

Burger King launching vegan nuggets in aim to be 50% meat-free by 2030

The fast food giant says the new nuggets, made from soy and plant proteins, taste the same as the meat originals.

UK Covid cases should drop in next one to three weeks, says expert

UK Covid cases should drop in next one to three weeks, says expert

Professor Neil Ferguson said schoolchildren may now see a surge in cases of the Omicron variant.

Boy charged over stabbing of 30th teenage homicide victim in London

Boy charged over stabbing of 30th teenage homicide victim in London

The 16-year-old’s death came less than an hour after a 15-year-old boy was pronounced dead following a stabbing in Croydon, south London.

Keir Starmer defends knighthood for ‘very successful PM’ Tony Blair

Keir Starmer defends knighthood for ‘very successful PM’ Tony Blair

A petition calling for the former prime minister’s honour to be rescinded has attracted more than 540,000 signatures.

Go-Ahead halts share trading amid Southeastern rail scandal

Go-Ahead halts share trading amid Southeastern rail scandal

Go-Ahead was stripped of the franchise in October and has admitted to serious errors and failures in the way it ran Southeastern.

Rail disruption on first morning commute of 2022

Rail disruption on first morning commute of 2022

Operators across Britain suffered delays and cancellations on Tuesday morning due to a combination of faults and staff shortages.

Wizz Air flies 2.6m passengers in December

Wizz Air flies 2.6m passengers in December

The budget airline said this was a near-threefold increase on the same month a year ago, and unveiled plans for new routes from Gatwick.

White blood cells of immune system can fight Omicron, says new study

White blood cells of immune system can fight Omicron, says new study

Researchers behind the study described the results as ‘positive news’.

What the papers say – January 4

What the papers say – January 4

Tuesday’s front pages feature developments in Andrew’s civil sex lawsuit as well as the Omicron outbreak.

World on the brink, says Charles, as he praises both sons for climate work

World on the brink, says Charles, as he praises both sons for climate work

The Prince of Wales has said ‘the eyes of our children and our grandchildren are judging us’.

Supercomputers could be answer to greatest threat to human health

Supercomputers could be answer to greatest threat to human health

Researchers are using computers to redesign existing antibiotics.

US judge to hear arguments over motion to dismiss Duke of York’s civil sex case

US judge to hear arguments over motion to dismiss Duke of York’s civil sex case

Virginia Giuffre is suing Andrew for alleged sexual assault when she was a teenager.

Unseen paintings from pre-fame days to feature in Jack Vettriano exhibition

Unseen paintings from pre-fame days to feature in Jack Vettriano exhibition

The show in Kirkcaldy will include pieces signed with his birth name Jack Hoggan.

Skateboarding helps the middle-aged navigate depression, study shows

Skateboarding helps the middle-aged navigate depression, study shows

Older people who take part in the sport say it has a ‘spiritual meaning’ in their lives and boosts their wellbeing and happiness.

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’, says vaccine scientist

Worst of the pandemic is ‘absolutely behind us’, says vaccine scientist

A year on from the first AstraZeneca vaccine being administered to a member of the public, its developer says it is time to open up.

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