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Drivers are walking and cycling more during fuel price spike survey

Nearly three in 10 drivers (28%) are walking and cycling more because of the spike in fuel prices, a new survey suggests.

London Underground drivers to go ahead with 24 hour strike

Strikes by London Underground drivers will go ahead next week, threatening travel chaos for commuters and visitors to the capital.

Mother in stem cell donor plea to give young sons a chance at a normal life

A mother has launched an urgent appeal to find stem cell donors for her two young sons in a bid to “give them a chance at a normal life”.

Big four mobile firms outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey

The UK’s biggest mobile providers have been outperformed by smaller rivals in an annual customer service survey by watchdog Which?

Meningitis B Jabs and antibiotics offered as three cases found in Weymouth

Three cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in young people in Weymouth, Dorset, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said, adding that those affected are recovering well.

Starmer UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends

The UK and France will lead a peaceful mission to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Sir Keir Starmer said.

Nursery worker jailed for more than three years over horrible death of toddler

A nursery worker who killed a 14-month-old boy while trying to get him to sleep has been jailed for three years and four months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Artwork placed on Murrayfield pitch to mark womens sport milestone

Saturday sees Scotland play England - the largest standalone women's sporting event in Scotland

Police investigating after discarded items found near Israeli embassy

Police are investigating whether items found near the Israeli embassy in central London are connected to a video posted by an Iran-linked Islamist group claiming it was going to be attacked.

John Cartwright stands down as Hull FC head coach with immediate effect

It's after Thursday night’s 24-14 defeat to St Helens

Keir Starmer arrives in Paris for Strait of Hormuz talks

He's attending a meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron

Erling Haaland admits Man City Arsenal clash is like a final in title race

The two clubs are separated by 6 points in the Premier League

David Tennant and Jodie Whittaker to take turns to star in play

They will perform in White Rabbit Red Rabbit

Tesco switches barcodes for QR codes in UK first

Tesco is upgrading from barcodes to QR codes on an entire range of own-label products in what it claims is a first among UK supermarkets.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex meet Bondi Beach terror attack survivors

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack and went for a walk on the sand after the couple arrived in Sydney on the last day of their Australia visit.

NatWest financial education workshops aim to break down barriers to investing

They are part of the bank’s free Financial Foundations programme

Starmer did not lie and has not considered quitting over Mandelson row Jones

Sir Keir Starmer did not lie to MPs and will not quit over the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal, his right-hand man in government has said.

Jon Rahm calm about LIV Golf future

It's amid talk Saudi backers could pull funding

Second class post on Saturdays set to go by year end

It's after an agreement between Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union

New boiler phase out from 2035 is popular with public

That's according to a new survey for the MCS Foundation