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Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

Harry marks Invictus Games milestone with thanksgiving service

08 May 2024

The Duke of Sussex acknowledged supporters with a wave as he strode up St Paul’s Cathedral’s steps.


Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

Welsh Secretary accuses Labour of being ‘silent’ on Vaughan Gething donation

08 May 2024

In the Commons on Wednesday, David TC Davies said questions should be answered by the Labour frontbench.


Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

Stormont Economy Minister Conor Murphy steps down on medical grounds

08 May 2024

Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said former Executive minister Deirdre Hargey will replace him on an interim basis.


Recyclables to go in one bin under simpler collection rules, Government says

Recyclables to go in one bin under simpler collection rules, Government says

Recyclables to go in one bin under simpler collection rules, Government says

08 May 2024

Under the new rules, people will be able to put plastic, metal, glass, paper and card in one bin.


‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

‘I just do my job’ – Sir Ridley Scott wonders why he received latest honour

08 May 2024

Sir Ridley Scott was recognised for services to the UK film industry on Wednesday by the Prince of Wales.


Cameron to call for Nato to set 2.5% defence spending target

Cameron to call for Nato to set 2.5% defence spending target

Cameron to call for Nato to set 2.5% defence spending target

08 May 2024

The Foreign Secretary will criticise some of the UK’s allies for not doing enough on defence.


Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

Students’ hunger strike is ‘last resort’ to get university to listen on Gaza

08 May 2024

It is part of a wider protest against the war in Gaza.


Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

Reasonable concerns exist about Kate Forbes in government, says Greens co-leader

08 May 2024

Lorna Slater said a change of direction from John Swinney’s government would lead to ‘disagreements’ with her party.


Change urged as study finds inequality in care for chronic lung disease patients

Change urged as study finds inequality in care for chronic lung disease patients

Change urged as study finds inequality in care for chronic lung disease patients

08 May 2024

Those who plan services for people with pulmonary fibrosis should consider deprived patients and those living far from hospital, researchers said.


Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

Peter Shilton assures William England can win Euros with a ‘bit of luck’

08 May 2024

Peter Shilton was honoured for his services to football and the prevention of gambling harm.


Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

Swinney calls for action on child poverty in first phone call with PM

08 May 2024

John Swinney and Rishi Sunak spoke on the phone on Wednesday.


I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

I shouldn’t have attended Storey funeral in lockdown, ex-Sinn Fein minister says

08 May 2024

Caral Ni Chuilin, who was Stormont’s Communities minister in June 2020, apologised at the Covid-19 Inquiry to the families of victims.


More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

More than 100 homes evacuated after bomb squad deployed in former pit village

08 May 2024

Barnsley Council has opened a rest centre.


Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

Harry attends service of thanksgiving to celebrate anniversary of Invictus Games

08 May 2024

The service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral.


Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

Too early for Bank to cut interest rates on Thursday, economists predict

08 May 2024

The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to hold interest rates at 5.25%.


Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

Swinney appoints largely unchanged Cabinet but Forbes returns as his deputy

08 May 2024

The former Scottish finance secretary has become the youngest ever Deputy First Minister.


Olly Alexander ‘confused and stressed’ by Eurovision wardrobe malfunction

Olly Alexander ‘confused and stressed’ by Eurovision wardrobe malfunction

Olly Alexander ‘confused and stressed’ by Eurovision wardrobe malfunction

08 May 2024

The Years And Years star said his mic pack fell off during his performance of Dizzy at the song contest’s first semi-final on Tuesday.


Chief medical officer’s response to Cass Review due by end of June – minister

Chief medical officer’s response to Cass Review due by end of June – minister

Chief medical officer’s response to Cass Review due by end of June – minister

08 May 2024

Sir Gregor Smith is overseeing a multi-disciplinary team which is assessing what the report means for the Scottish NHS.


FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

FCA defends ‘name and shame’ proposals after backlash from City and Government

08 May 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority defended the proposals and stressed that they were still being deliberated.


Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

Andrew Tate served with UK civil proceedings papers at Romania home

08 May 2024

Three of the British accusers were the subject of an investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary.


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