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Bonnie Prince Charlie’s medicine box used at Battle of Culloden to be exhibited

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s medicine box used at Battle of Culloden to be exhibited

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s medicine box used at Battle of Culloden to be exhibited

05 September 2022

The display explores the changes which have taken place in Highland medicine in the last 600 years.


Fourth man questioned in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Fourth man questioned in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Fourth man questioned in connection with murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

05 September 2022

Her mother Cheryl was also injured.


New PM faces mounting recession risk after activity contracts in August – report

New PM faces mounting recession risk after activity contracts in August – report

New PM faces mounting recession risk after activity contracts in August – report

05 September 2022

The S&P Global/CIPS UK composite PMI survey signalled that activity went into reverse across the UK private sector for the first time in 18 months.


Citizens Advice ‘helping more than two people every minute with crisis support’

Citizens Advice ‘helping more than two people every minute with crisis support’

Citizens Advice ‘helping more than two people every minute with crisis support’

05 September 2022

Advisers say that helping people during the crisis is like ‘trying to hold back the tide with a bucket’, according to the charity.


New car market stabilises after five months of decline

New car market stabilises after five months of decline

New car market stabilises after five months of decline

05 September 2022

Registrations of new cars increased by 1.2% last month compared with August 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.


New HS2 station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says mayor

New HS2 station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says mayor

New HS2 station will bring in 1,000 jobs, says mayor

05 September 2022

The HS2 interchange near the NEC and Birmingham Airport is due to open in 2026.


Aston Martin launches £575m rights issue backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

Aston Martin launches £575m rights issue backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

Aston Martin launches £575m rights issue backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF

05 September 2022

Aston Martin said the new funding will be used to pay down its debts and to improve the firm’s liquidity.


Vistry agrees £1.25bn takeover of housebuilding rival Countryside

Vistry agrees £1.25bn takeover of housebuilding rival Countryside

Vistry agrees £1.25bn takeover of housebuilding rival Countryside

05 September 2022

The deal will see the Countryside brand added to Vistry’s existing stable, including Bovis Homes and Linden Homes.


Prince’s Trust ‘should be ashamed’ over ‘cruel’ redress delays to abuse victims

Prince’s Trust ‘should be ashamed’ over ‘cruel’ redress delays to abuse victims

Prince’s Trust ‘should be ashamed’ over ‘cruel’ redress delays to abuse victims

05 September 2022

The Charles-founded charity pledged in 2018 to pay compensation to survivors.


Flood alerts in place with thunderstorms to return in the evening

Flood alerts in place with thunderstorms to return in the evening

Flood alerts in place with thunderstorms to return in the evening

05 September 2022

The Met Office says the conditions will clear up for many as the working week begins before showers return in some places.


What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

What the papers say – September 5

05 September 2022

Arrests over the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel features among the front-page stories.


Meghan to make speech as she joins Harry on UK trip

Meghan to make speech as she joins Harry on UK trip

Meghan to make speech as she joins Harry on UK trip

05 September 2022

The couple will also jet off to Germany for an Invictus Games countdown event.


Harry and Meghan’s new life after stepping down as senior working royals

Harry and Meghan’s new life after stepping down as senior working royals

Harry and Meghan’s new life after stepping down as senior working royals

05 September 2022

The couple bought a multi-million pound home in California and set up a non-profit foundation.


High Court challenge over Rwanda policy due to start

High Court challenge over Rwanda policy due to start

High Court challenge over Rwanda policy due to start

05 September 2022

Two judges are due to give their decision at a later date.


‘£20 pints not viable for pubs facing closure over soaring energy bills’

‘£20 pints not viable for pubs facing closure over soaring energy bills’

‘£20 pints not viable for pubs facing closure over soaring energy bills’

05 September 2022

The chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) group said some pubs were seeing bills go up by 500% to 600%.


Labour: Cost of after-school clubs has risen more than £800 a year since 2010

Labour: Cost of after-school clubs has risen more than £800 a year since 2010

Labour: Cost of after-school clubs has risen more than £800 a year since 2010

04 September 2022

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson called on the Government to match her party’s recovery plan.


Liz Truss ‘strongly considering freeze for energy bills due to economic squeeze’

Liz Truss ‘strongly considering freeze for energy bills due to economic squeeze’

Liz Truss ‘strongly considering freeze for energy bills due to economic squeeze’

04 September 2022

The Foreign Secretary is widely tipped to win the Conservative leadership race on Monday.


Boris Johnson expected to skip Conservative Party conference

Boris Johnson expected to skip Conservative Party conference

Boris Johnson expected to skip Conservative Party conference

04 September 2022

Mr Johnson, who will be replaced as Conservative leader on Monday, leaves power with his closest allies not ruling out a future tilt at No 10.


Man arrested on suspicion of murder after second man dies

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after second man dies

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after second man dies

04 September 2022

Sussex Police said it was an ‘isolated incident and there is no danger to the wider community’.


Senior Tory calls on Government to ban cotton from Xinjiang

Senior Tory calls on Government to ban cotton from Xinjiang

Senior Tory calls on Government to ban cotton from Xinjiang

04 September 2022

Tory MP Tom Tugendhat said it should come as a response to the country’s treatment of Uyghurs.


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