Lines between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster are blocked by the derailment at Grange-over-Sands.
Month: March 2024
Vodafone-Three merger could lead to higher prices
Merger of two of the UK’s biggest mobile network providers could now face an in-depth investigation.
Bill to ban trophy hunting imports back in Commons
But the parliamentary move has been condemned as counter-productive by several African countries.
Man arrested over Edinburgh bus stop death
Nashir Ahmed died five days after he was attacked at the bus stop in Leith earlier this month.
UK sees biggest increase in poverty for 30 years
The energy price crisis caused the sharpest increase in absolute poverty in 30 years, official figures show.
‘Mass surveillance’ fears over law change plans
Trade body techUK outlines “substantial concerns” over plans to amend the Investigatory Powers Act.
Interest rate cuts ‘on the way’, says Bank boss
The Bank of England has kept the cost of borrowing at 5.25% for the fifth time in a row.
Channel 4 sorry after missing Russell Brand complaint
An internal investigation finds a “worrying allegation”, made in 2009, was not escalated to managers.
Blood test reveals best lung cancer treatment
Test for patients in England checks if tumours can be treated with pills rather than chemotherapy.
Holyrood staff banned from wearing rainbow lanyard
Staff are no longer allowed to wear accessories for social movements to minimise risk of “perceived bias”.
