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PM urged to strip UK citizenship from ‘jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters’

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from ‘jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters’

PM urged to strip UK citizenship from ‘jihadi terrorists and Assad supporters’

11 December 2024

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch clashed with Sir Keir Starmer over the issue of immigration at Prime Minister’s Questions.


Sara Sharif’s family guilty of killing after horrific campaign of abuse

Sara Sharif’s family guilty of killing after horrific campaign of abuse

Sara Sharif’s family guilty of killing after horrific campaign of abuse

11 December 2024

Sara was beaten to death four years after taxi driver Urfan Sharif was awarded custody, despite accusations of abuse against him, jurors heard.


No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

No discussion with Trump on his ‘policy agenda’ during call, says Swinney

11 December 2024

The First Minister spoke to the US president-elect on the phone on Tuesday.


Minister wants to work ‘at pace’ on reforms to victim notification scheme

Minister wants to work ‘at pace’ on reforms to victim notification scheme

Minister wants to work ‘at pace’ on reforms to victim notification scheme

11 December 2024

But Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee was told the changes would not be in place for when inmates start being released earlier.


Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital

Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital

Therapy pony dressed as reindeer brings festive joy to children in hospital

11 December 2024

Dinky Ponies, which provides equine-assisted therapy, went to Great Western Hospital in Swindon.


Charter of rights for users launched as ‘key part’ of mission on drugs

Charter of rights for users launched as ‘key part’ of mission on drugs

Charter of rights for users launched as ‘key part’ of mission on drugs

11 December 2024

The document has been developed by a network known as the National Collaborative.


Water regulator insists change of culture under way after lavish spending

Water regulator insists change of culture under way after lavish spending

Water regulator insists change of culture under way after lavish spending

11 December 2024

Former Water Industry Commission for Scotland boss Alan Sutherland claimed a £400 restaurant meal without a receipt.


Briton, 18, jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl, campaign group says

Briton, 18, jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl, campaign group says

Briton, 18, jailed in Dubai for sex with 17-year-old girl, campaign group says

11 December 2024

Detained in Dubai said Marcus Fakana ‘feels abandoned by the British government and Keir Starmer’.


Nature decline and rising temperatures pose risk to UK food security – report

Nature decline and rising temperatures pose risk to UK food security – report

Nature decline and rising temperatures pose risk to UK food security – report

11 December 2024

The latest Government report shows UK self-sufficiency broadly unchanged in 20 years, but highlights worsening risks.


New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

New blood test can spot breast cancer at earliest stages, say scientists

11 December 2024

Researchers said the fast and non-invasive technique could pave the way for a screening test for multiple forms of cancer.


Contract awarded for archaeological work on section of A9

Contract awarded for archaeological work on section of A9

Contract awarded for archaeological work on section of A9

11 December 2024

The Scottish Government now aims to dual the road between Perth and Inverness by 2035.


Asylum seeker boat pilot loses bid to challenge convictions and sentence

Asylum seeker boat pilot loses bid to challenge convictions and sentence

Asylum seeker boat pilot loses bid to challenge convictions and sentence

11 December 2024

Ibrahima Bah was sentenced to nine and a half years’ detention for the manslaughter of four people on the boat.


Harry shares support for bereaved military children at Christmas

Harry shares support for bereaved military children at Christmas

Harry shares support for bereaved military children at Christmas

11 December 2024

The Duke of Sussex joined a virtual festive party for Scotty’s Little Soldiers, wearing a Santa hat.


Prisons will run out of room despite building plans – Justice Secretary

Prisons will run out of room despite building plans – Justice Secretary

Prisons will run out of room despite building plans – Justice Secretary

11 December 2024

Shabana Mahmood has announced more measures in a bid to grip the overcrowding crisis.


Floyd Mayweather denies being punched in London jewellery quarter confrontation

Floyd Mayweather denies being punched in London jewellery quarter confrontation

Floyd Mayweather denies being punched in London jewellery quarter confrontation

11 December 2024

Videos appears to show the boxing star being escorted away by security in St Cross Street as several men attempt to confront him.


Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

11 December 2024

Lord Hendy told MPs that Department for Transport (DfT) officials will continue to examine the issue throughout the festive period.


Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce

Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce

Searches continue for missing ex-England rugby player Tom Voyce

11 December 2024

The 43-year-old is believed to have died after trying to drive across a flood-swollen river in Northumberland.


Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

11 December 2024

The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.


Fatal accident inquiry to be held into rail derailment that killed three people

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into rail derailment that killed three people

Fatal accident inquiry to be held into rail derailment that killed three people

11 December 2024

The incident occurred near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.


What the papers say – December 11

What the papers say – December 11

What the papers say – December 11

11 December 2024

The Wednesday front pages cover a wide range of stories.


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