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SNP MP says Jeremy Hunt is ‘new Hammer of Scots’ by cutting public services

SNP MP says Jeremy Hunt is ‘new Hammer of Scots’ by cutting public services

SNP MP says Jeremy Hunt is ‘new Hammer of Scots’ by cutting public services

19 March 2024

SNP economy spokesperson Drew Hendry said the Chancellor’s decision to make cuts to public services in the budget ‘defies logic’.


‘De-label’ hope for people who mistakenly believe they have penicillin allergy

‘De-label’ hope for people who mistakenly believe they have penicillin allergy

‘De-label’ hope for people who mistakenly believe they have penicillin allergy

19 March 2024

A study involving 126 people in three UK hospitals revealed 97% of them were not allergic to the drug.


Four hurt in attack by dog suspected to be XL bully

Four hurt in attack by dog suspected to be XL bully

Four hurt in attack by dog suspected to be XL bully

19 March 2024

Police shot the animal that was found to be dangerously out of control in south London on Monday.


Pilot who was over alcohol limit before transatlantic flight jailed

Pilot who was over alcohol limit before transatlantic flight jailed

Pilot who was over alcohol limit before transatlantic flight jailed

19 March 2024

Lawrence Russell, 63, was stopped in Edinburgh Airport heading to a Boeing 767 which he was rostered to fly to New York on June 16 2023.


Peers urged to back Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown

Peers urged to back Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown

Peers urged to back Rwanda Bill ahead of Lords showdown

19 March 2024

The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill returns to the House of Lords on Wednesday.


Care home visiting restrictions in pandemic ‘cruel and punitive’, inquiry hears

Care home visiting restrictions in pandemic ‘cruel and punitive’, inquiry hears

Care home visiting restrictions in pandemic ‘cruel and punitive’, inquiry hears

19 March 2024

The inquiry was told there had been more than 50,000 deaths related to the virus in care homes across the UK in the pandemic.


Archbishop of Canterbury backs changes to asylum system as Rwanda debate looms

Archbishop of Canterbury backs changes to asylum system as Rwanda debate looms

Archbishop of Canterbury backs changes to asylum system as Rwanda debate looms

19 March 2024

Migrants would be permitted to work in the UK after six months of waiting for an asylum decision under the recommendations.


HMRC will close self-assessment helpline between April and September

HMRC will close self-assessment helpline between April and September

HMRC will close self-assessment helpline between April and September

19 March 2024

The revenue body has been criticised after announcing that changes to helpline services will become a permanent feature.


Tesco loses Court of Appeal bid over Lidl yellow circle logo

Tesco loses Court of Appeal bid over Lidl yellow circle logo

Tesco loses Court of Appeal bid over Lidl yellow circle logo

19 March 2024

‘Tesco could easily have used a different sign to promote Clubcard prices,’ a Court of Appeal judge said in Tuesday’s ruling.


Telegraph takeover by Abu Dhabi-backed fund set for in-depth review, says Frazer

Telegraph takeover by Abu Dhabi-backed fund set for in-depth review, says Frazer

Telegraph takeover by Abu Dhabi-backed fund set for in-depth review, says Frazer

19 March 2024

Last year, Abu Dhabi-backed fund RedBird IMI reached a deal with previous Telegraph owners, the Barclay family, to take control of the media giant.


Sacked borders watchdog David Neal says he had ‘very few’ ways of speaking out

Sacked borders watchdog David Neal says he had ‘very few’ ways of speaking out

Sacked borders watchdog David Neal says he had ‘very few’ ways of speaking out

19 March 2024

He was dismissed as the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration (ICIBI) in February.


Pc Sharon Beshenivsky murder accused ‘did not know guns were used in robbery’

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky murder accused ‘did not know guns were used in robbery’

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky murder accused ‘did not know guns were used in robbery’

19 March 2024

Piran Ditta Khan said it was ‘the worst news’ when he found out Pc Sharon Beshenivsky had been killed as she interrupted the robbery.


First person convicted of cyber-flashing in England and Wales jailed

First person convicted of cyber-flashing in England and Wales jailed

First person convicted of cyber-flashing in England and Wales jailed

19 March 2024

Nicholas Hawkes was convicted under the Online Safety Act after cyber-flashing became an offence in January this year.


Q&A: What do we know about Labour’s economic policies?

Q&A: What do we know about Labour’s economic policies?

Q&A: What do we know about Labour’s economic policies?

19 March 2024

The Chancellor is set to deliver a key pre-election message to the business and economic community.


King welcomes Korean War veterans ahead of palace reception

King welcomes Korean War veterans ahead of palace reception

King welcomes Korean War veterans ahead of palace reception

19 March 2024

Charles held the audience on Tuesday.


Murder-accused mother urges ‘Do not find me guilty of something I have not done’

Murder-accused mother urges ‘Do not find me guilty of something I have not done’

Murder-accused mother urges ‘Do not find me guilty of something I have not done’

19 March 2024

Christina Robinson denies murdering her three-year-old son Dwelaniyah by violently shaking him at the family home in Durham in November 2022.


Advertisements on BBC audio content on Spotify could ‘distort competition’

Advertisements on BBC audio content on Spotify could ‘distort competition’

Advertisements on BBC audio content on Spotify could ‘distort competition’

19 March 2024

On BBC Sounds, listeners will not have to listen to advertisements.


Harvey Nichols to axe dozens of jobs in head office overhaul

Harvey Nichols to axe dozens of jobs in head office overhaul

Harvey Nichols to axe dozens of jobs in head office overhaul

19 March 2024

It understood the move will affect around 60 London-based employees, subject to a consultation process.


AstraZeneca buys Canadian cancer treatment firm for close to £2bn

AstraZeneca buys Canadian cancer treatment firm for close to £2bn

AstraZeneca buys Canadian cancer treatment firm for close to £2bn

19 March 2024

Fusion Pharmaceuticals uses a chemical element which helps target and kill cancer cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy cells.


Argyll and Bute to reconsider council tax rise following positive talks

Argyll and Bute to reconsider council tax rise following positive talks

Argyll and Bute to reconsider council tax rise following positive talks

19 March 2024

Council leader Robin Currie said he will recommend the council tax freeze is introduced.


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