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Lord Alan Sugar revives Amstrad brand with new marketing agency led by grandson

Lord Alan Sugar revives Amstrad brand with new marketing agency led by grandson

Lord Alan Sugar revives Amstrad brand with new marketing agency led by grandson

03 March 2024

The business mogul, who fronts The Apprentice, bought back the rights to the household brand name for new agency Amstrad Digital.


Tories ‘have done a U-turn’ on vow to ring-fence vehicle tax for road projects

Tories ‘have done a U-turn’ on vow to ring-fence vehicle tax for road projects

Tories ‘have done a U-turn’ on vow to ring-fence vehicle tax for road projects

03 March 2024

The Treasury told the PA news agency that revenue from vehicle excise duty goes into a general pot of tax receipts.


The simple test to check whether a beehive is healthy, according to scientists

The simple test to check whether a beehive is healthy, according to scientists

The simple test to check whether a beehive is healthy, according to scientists

03 March 2024

Tapping gently on a hive elicits a collective buzzing response from bees, researchers say.


Timeline of major events in 200-year history of RNLI

Timeline of major events in 200-year history of RNLI

Timeline of major events in 200-year history of RNLI

03 March 2024

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution was founded in 1824.


Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study

Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study

Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study

03 March 2024

Researchers surveyed participants in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.


Some ‘budget-friendly’ motor policies lack cover for common claims – Which?

Some ‘budget-friendly’ motor policies lack cover for common claims – Which?

Some ‘budget-friendly’ motor policies lack cover for common claims – Which?

03 March 2024

The consumer group found that some stripped-back insurance policies did not have cover for glass damage.


RNLI has innovated through its history from cork lifejackets to motor boats

RNLI has innovated through its history from cork lifejackets to motor boats

RNLI has innovated through its history from cork lifejackets to motor boats

03 March 2024

In 1940, 19 RNLI lifeboats were used to evacuate troops from Dunkirk.


British teenagers think they will have worse life than their parents – poll

British teenagers think they will have worse life than their parents – poll

British teenagers think they will have worse life than their parents – poll

03 March 2024

Fears about money, climate change and job opportunities are among their concerns, a survey suggests.


Volunteers and sea-goers praise ‘vital’ RNLI as charity marks 200th anniversary

Volunteers and sea-goers praise ‘vital’ RNLI as charity marks 200th anniversary

Volunteers and sea-goers praise ‘vital’ RNLI as charity marks 200th anniversary

03 March 2024

A service of thanksgiving is being held at Westminster Abbey on Monday.


UK ‘not fast enough’ on energy transition, says Siemens Energy boss

UK ‘not fast enough’ on energy transition, says Siemens Energy boss

UK ‘not fast enough’ on energy transition, says Siemens Energy boss

03 March 2024

Darren Davidson said that the country needs to speed up the rollout of offshore wind power.


Chris Packham cleared to challenge Government’s net zero rollback in court

Chris Packham cleared to challenge Government’s net zero rollback in court

Chris Packham cleared to challenge Government’s net zero rollback in court

03 March 2024

A judge will decide whether it was lawful for ministers to decide to water down the policies, with a hearing to take place later this year.


RNLI volunteer tells how his life was saved by charity as it marks 200th year

RNLI volunteer tells how his life was saved by charity as it marks 200th year

RNLI volunteer tells how his life was saved by charity as it marks 200th year

03 March 2024

Benny Thomson, 43, was saved by the RNLI following an accident off the coast of Fife in 2012.


Sarah Everard police reveal moment they learned killer was a serving officer

Sarah Everard police reveal moment they learned killer was a serving officer

Sarah Everard police reveal moment they learned killer was a serving officer

03 March 2024

Senior investigating officer Katherine Goodwin spoke on camera for the first time in a new BBC documentary.


Government looks to stop hate preachers from entering UK

Government looks to stop hate preachers from entering UK

Government looks to stop hate preachers from entering UK

03 March 2024

Ministers are looking to make greater use of powers to block people seen as ‘non-conducive to the public good’.


What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

03 March 2024

Budget speculation dominates the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers.


Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

Hunt strikes cautious tone over prospect of tax cuts in the Budget

03 March 2024

The Chancellor said it is a ‘long path’ to reduce the UK’s tax burden, which is nearing record levels.


Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

Kylie Minogue honoured with Brit Awards global icon gong

02 March 2024

She has been honoured with the global icon award at the Brits.


Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

Raye makes Brit Awards history with six gongs

02 March 2024

The singer swept to success at the ceremony as she was named artist of the year.


Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

Sarah Everard remembered on third anniversary of her murder

02 March 2024

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said it will ‘take years to repair’ the damage caused to trust in the Metropolitan Police by Ms Everard’s murder.


Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

Post Office scandal victim calls for compensation at Brit Awards

02 March 2024

Jo Hamilton was joined on stage by actress Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in ITV’s hit series Mr Bates vs The Post Office.


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