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Starmer welcomes Tory defector to Labour and promises mental health reform

Starmer welcomes Tory defector to Labour and promises mental health reform

Starmer welcomes Tory defector to Labour and promises mental health reform

29 April 2024

Sir Keir Starmer and Dr Dan Poulter visited the Francis Crick Institute as the Labour leader promised to overhaul the way mental health is approached.


Humza Yousaf says politics is ‘brutal’ as he quits as Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf says politics is ‘brutal’ as he quits as Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf says politics is ‘brutal’ as he quits as Scotland’s First Minister

29 April 2024

A leadership contest will now take place to find a new SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Royal Mail to temporarily waive £5 fines for post carrying counterfeit stamps

Royal Mail to temporarily waive £5 fines for post carrying counterfeit stamps

Royal Mail to temporarily waive £5 fines for post carrying counterfeit stamps

29 April 2024

The company announced it is developing a new counterfeit stamp scanner in the Royal Mail app to allow customers to scan stamp barcodes.


Labour MP David Lammy says goodbye to LBC show ahead of general election

Labour MP David Lammy says goodbye to LBC show ahead of general election

Labour MP David Lammy says goodbye to LBC show ahead of general election

29 April 2024

The shadow foreign secretary has hosted a show on the radio station on Sundays since 2022.


Majority of UK adults worried about access to palliative care, survey suggests

Majority of UK adults worried about access to palliative care, survey suggests

Majority of UK adults worried about access to palliative care, survey suggests

29 April 2024

The poll also found around four in 10 (41%) think not enough NHS resources are allocated to palliative care.


England rugby star Billy Vunipola apologises after fine for resisting the law

England rugby star Billy Vunipola apologises after fine for resisting the law

England rugby star Billy Vunipola apologises after fine for resisting the law

29 April 2024

The player described the incident as an ‘unfortunate misunderstanding’ which ‘got out of hand’.


Opening of murder trial over death of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee delayed

Opening of murder trial over death of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee delayed

Opening of murder trial over death of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee delayed

29 April 2024

The hearing was adjourned to Tuesday morning.


Two charged with murder after torso discovered in nature reserve

Two charged with murder after torso discovered in nature reserve

Two charged with murder after torso discovered in nature reserve

29 April 2024

Formal identification is ongoing, but the remains found at Kersal Dale Wetlands are believed to be of a local man in his 60s.


Humza Yousaf: A tenure as First Minister which was difficult from the start

Humza Yousaf: A tenure as First Minister which was difficult from the start

Humza Yousaf: A tenure as First Minister which was difficult from the start

29 April 2024

He took on the top job in Scottish politics in March 2023.


Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s First Minister

29 April 2024

He had been battling for his political survival after terminating the powersharing deal between the SNP and Scottish Greens on Thursday.


What now for Scottish politics after Humza Yousaf’s resignation?

What now for Scottish politics after Humza Yousaf’s resignation?

What now for Scottish politics after Humza Yousaf’s resignation?

29 April 2024

The search begins for a new first minister of Scotland.


Tractor driver who left woman fearing she could be ‘decapitated’ spared jail

Tractor driver who left woman fearing she could be ‘decapitated’ spared jail

Tractor driver who left woman fearing she could be ‘decapitated’ spared jail

29 April 2024

Martin Roch, 51, of Maiden Wells near Pembroke, was handed a 24 week suspended sentence for dangerous driving.


Teenage vapers at higher risk of exposure to toxic metals – study

Teenage vapers at higher risk of exposure to toxic metals – study

Teenage vapers at higher risk of exposure to toxic metals – study

29 April 2024

US researchers assessed biomarkers in the urine of teenagers who reported using e-cigarettes.


Schools forced to go ‘cap in hand’ to communities to plug funding gaps – union

Schools forced to go ‘cap in hand’ to communities to plug funding gaps – union

Schools forced to go ‘cap in hand’ to communities to plug funding gaps – union

29 April 2024

One headteacher said his school relied on contributions of tens of thousands of pounds from parents to help pay for equipment and resources needed.


UK urged to ‘stand strong’ against EU on fishery closures to help seabirds

UK urged to ‘stand strong’ against EU on fishery closures to help seabirds

UK urged to ‘stand strong’ against EU on fishery closures to help seabirds

29 April 2024

Conservationists support the closures of sand eel fisheries to all boats to support puffins and other wildlife, despite challenge from the EU.


Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

29 April 2024

With the First Minister’s leadership in turmoil, there are a number of possible replacements.


Campaigners for and against law change gather before assisted dying debate

Campaigners for and against law change gather before assisted dying debate

Campaigners for and against law change gather before assisted dying debate

29 April 2024

MPs will debate the issue of assisted dying but there will not be a vote.


‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

‘Urgent action needed’ over supply of veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland

29 April 2024

A House of Lords committee said it is estimated around a third of veterinary medicines currently used in the region are at risk of discontinuation.


CJ Sansom, author of Shardlake historical mysteries, dies aged 71

CJ Sansom, author of Shardlake historical mysteries, dies aged 71

CJ Sansom, author of Shardlake historical mysteries, dies aged 71

29 April 2024

The novelist is known for creating the character of Matthew Shardlake, a Tudor lawyer who solves crimes.


Scotland’s First Minister Yousaf to make statement as resignation expected

Scotland’s First Minister Yousaf to make statement as resignation expected

Scotland’s First Minister Yousaf to make statement as resignation expected

29 April 2024

Humza Yousaf will make a statement at Bute House in Edinburgh.


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