News

• Sheffield Wednesday file for administration

  Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show.

• Public facing multiple environmental threats in local areas analysis finds

  Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests.

• UK Government must not ramp up decline of Scottish oil and gas sector MPs warn

  The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it found jobs created in clean energy are failing to make up for losses in the North Sea.

• Significant challenges remain for police response to grooming gangs watchdog

  There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs, a watchdog has said.

• Plaid Cymru win Caerphilly Welsh Government by election holding off Reform UK

  Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third.

• Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly announce they are leaving Strictly Come Dancing

  Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme.

• Claims for rodent related vehicle damage on the rise says insurer

  Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer.

• All change as new King Charles 5p coins enter circulation

  The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon.

• Households and businesses to receive stronger protection against energy firms

  Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman.

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