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It’s almost as cheap to UBER between Newcastle and London as it is to take the train during peak hours
Two return fares were advertised for £786.80 in standard and £1,049.20 in first class - almost the same price as a return journey in an Uber.
Cross-party MPs and Lords call on Government ‘to do all it can to support ICC’
The letter follows comments from Rishi Sunak on Tuesday.
Equality regulator probing DWP over treatment of disabled benefits claimants
The Equality and Human Rights Commission is ‘extremely worried’ about the department’s treatment of some claimants.
‘Unprecedented’ fall in water firm customer satisfaction amid pollution failings
Household satisfaction with water companies across all measures has seen an unprecedented decline, the Consumer Council for Water found.
Ex-Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong found dead in park
Matthew Trickett, an immigration enforcement officer and private investigator, has died in unexplained circumstances.
Susanna Reid hits the roof following Andrew Pierce’s xenophobic outburst
"We don't want all these people coming here caring for our parents and elderly relatives and poorly children?!"
British passenger dies after Heathrow flight hits severe turbulence
A spokesman for Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the flight was diverted to, said the 73-year-old suffered a suspected heart attack.
Jacob Rees-Mogg sparks diplomatic war of words over Gibraltar comments
"I am sorry to say that Jacob Rees-Mogg clearly has not even started to understand the complexity of the issues that arise for Gibraltar as a result of Brexit."
Infected blood victims to get £210,000 within 90 days
Campaigners have been calling for compensation for decades.