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Most testing in Scotland will end next month

Most testing in Scotland will end next month

Most testing in Scotland will end next month

15 March 2022

Nicola Sturgeon announced the shift on Tuesday.


Increased Women’s FA Cup prize fund is ‘way forward’, says ex-England captain

Increased Women’s FA Cup prize fund is ‘way forward’, says ex-England captain

Increased Women’s FA Cup prize fund is ‘way forward’, says ex-England captain

15 March 2022

Gillian Coultard was given an MBE by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.


Family safety campaign as robbers convicted of cabbie killing

Family safety campaign as robbers convicted of cabbie killing

Family safety campaign as robbers convicted of cabbie killing

15 March 2022

Gabriel Bringye, who worked for vehicle hire firm Bolt, was fatally stabbed after he responded to a fake fare in Tottenham.


Rapid moves to cut energy demand ‘will curb bills and Russian gas imports’

Rapid moves to cut energy demand ‘will curb bills and Russian gas imports’

Rapid moves to cut energy demand ‘will curb bills and Russian gas imports’

15 March 2022

Report from climate think tank E3G urges Government to take steps to boost household energy efficiency.


Virgin Wines impacted by ‘significant’ increases in labour and energy costs

Virgin Wines impacted by ‘significant’ increases in labour and energy costs

Virgin Wines impacted by ‘significant’ increases in labour and energy costs

15 March 2022

Shares in the online wine retailer slipped after it reported that pre-tax profits declined to £3.2 million for the six months to December 31.


Low levels of vitamin B9 linked to dementia risk

Low levels of vitamin B9 linked to dementia risk

Low levels of vitamin B9 linked to dementia risk

15 March 2022

Researchers said levels of the vitamin should be routinely checked.


Nicola Sturgeon delays ditching face masks after rise in Covid cases

Nicola Sturgeon delays ditching face masks after rise in Covid cases

Nicola Sturgeon delays ditching face masks after rise in Covid cases

15 March 2022

The First Minister pushed back the date when Scots will no longer be required to wear face coverings in some public spaces.


‘HMRC denied banks access to data that could have prevented Covid loans fraud’

‘HMRC denied banks access to data that could have prevented Covid loans fraud’

‘HMRC denied banks access to data that could have prevented Covid loans fraud’

15 March 2022

Hannah Bernard, of Barclays, told MPs that, instead, her bank had to rely on self-attestation by businesses applying for bounceback loans.


Facebook parent company hit by 17 million euro fine by Irish regulator

Facebook parent company hit by 17 million euro fine by Irish regulator

Facebook parent company hit by 17 million euro fine by Irish regulator

15 March 2022

In a statement on Tuesday, the DPC said that it had found that Meta had breached EU data protection rules.


Roofer ‘over the moon’ after medieval cross sells at auction for £12,400

Roofer ‘over the moon’ after medieval cross sells at auction for £12,400

Roofer ‘over the moon’ after medieval cross sells at auction for £12,400

15 March 2022

Jason Willis found the medieval pendant, which dates from the 11th or 12th Century, a few inches into the ground at Sutton St Edmund in Lincolnshire.


Covid highlighted inequalities, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer says

Covid highlighted inequalities, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer says

Covid highlighted inequalities, Northern Ireland’s chief medical officer says

15 March 2022

Professor Sir Michael McBride received his knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.


MBE ‘validation’ for health worker who exposed Rochdale child sex abuse ring

MBE ‘validation’ for health worker who exposed Rochdale child sex abuse ring

MBE ‘validation’ for health worker who exposed Rochdale child sex abuse ring

15 March 2022

Sara Rowbotham was presented with the honour for services to young people by the Princess Royal at Windsor Castle.


Charles pulls a pint of Guinness as he celebrates ahead of St Patrick’s Day

Charles pulls a pint of Guinness as he celebrates ahead of St Patrick’s Day

Charles pulls a pint of Guinness as he celebrates ahead of St Patrick’s Day

15 March 2022

The Prince of Wales and his wife visited a centre of Irish culture in London.


Milestone for Social Bite as charity launches its first cafe in England

Milestone for Social Bite as charity launches its first cafe in England

Milestone for Social Bite as charity launches its first cafe in England

15 March 2022

The charity operates five cafes in Scotland where customers can buy food and drink for homeless people as well as for themselves.


Harry Dunn spokesman signs up to take in Ukrainian refugees

Harry Dunn spokesman signs up to take in Ukrainian refugees

Harry Dunn spokesman signs up to take in Ukrainian refugees

15 March 2022

Radd Seiger said he had thought about travelling to Ukraine or Poland to offer his support.


Queen’s service to inspire young writers in Commonwealth challenge

Queen’s service to inspire young writers in Commonwealth challenge

Queen’s service to inspire young writers in Commonwealth challenge

15 March 2022

The Duchess of Cornwall, Geri Horner and David Walliams have launched The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2022.


Government ‘all over the place’ on the future of fracking, MPs hear

Government ‘all over the place’ on the future of fracking, MPs hear

Government ‘all over the place’ on the future of fracking, MPs hear

15 March 2022

Ed Miliband made the claim as MPs attempted to find out the position on the future of fracking.


Johnson defends Saudi trip as part of plan to reduce Russia’s oil influence

Johnson defends Saudi trip as part of plan to reduce Russia’s oil influence

Johnson defends Saudi trip as part of plan to reduce Russia’s oil influence

15 March 2022

Boris Johnson said the West had to wean itself off Vladimir Putin’s oil and gas.


Sunak under pressure from Tory and opposition MPs to deal with cost of living

Sunak under pressure from Tory and opposition MPs to deal with cost of living

Sunak under pressure from Tory and opposition MPs to deal with cost of living

15 March 2022

The Chancellor will deliver the Spring Statement on March 23.


Police do not think man refuse collector saw was Corrie McKeague, inquest hears

Police do not think man refuse collector saw was Corrie McKeague, inquest hears

Police do not think man refuse collector saw was Corrie McKeague, inquest hears

15 March 2022

The RAF gunner went missing after a night out in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in September 2016.


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