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Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

Minister apologises after government fails to implement laws passed at Holyrood

10 December 2024

Parliamentary Business Minister Jamie Hepburn insisted the government is moving as fast as it can.


Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

10 December 2024

Shabana Mahmood says she will publish a ‘realistic’ plan later this week that will lead to 14,000 extra places being built.


Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

Sex offender who targeted girls online across the UK jailed for 27 years

10 December 2024

Police have said David John Andrews’ offending spread across the UK.


Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

Christmas poster campaign to spread solidarity with refugees after summer riots

10 December 2024

Refugee charity Conversation Over Borders said they have seen a ‘massive mental health crisis’ in people they work with as a result of the riots.


Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

Search for woman missing after getting stuck in mud at estuary

10 December 2024

Shona Campbell got into difficulties in the mud while walking on the shore of the Solway Firth.


Government still intends to scrap NHS dental charges, minister insists

Government still intends to scrap NHS dental charges, minister insists

Government still intends to scrap NHS dental charges, minister insists

10 December 2024

The SNP manifesto for the 2021 Holyrood elections promised to abolish NHS dentistry charges if the party was returned to power.


‘Peacemaker’ told killer to stop fighting before fatal punch, court hears

‘Peacemaker’ told killer to stop fighting before fatal punch, court hears

‘Peacemaker’ told killer to stop fighting before fatal punch, court hears

10 December 2024

David Hallatt died from blunt force head injury after the ‘dreadful’ blow on June 20, 2024.


Billionaire tycoon pledges to give Reform seven-figure sum after Tory defection

Billionaire tycoon pledges to give Reform seven-figure sum after Tory defection

Billionaire tycoon pledges to give Reform seven-figure sum after Tory defection

10 December 2024

The businessman said he would be looking to boost the party for the party as he appeared alongside leader Nigel Farage in Westminster on Tuesday.


Police squad set up to tackle shop theft arrests 93 gang members in seven months

Police squad set up to tackle shop theft arrests 93 gang members in seven months

Police squad set up to tackle shop theft arrests 93 gang members in seven months

10 December 2024

Operation Pegasus began work in May to tackle rising theft from retailers.


Syrians applying for UK asylum or resettlement: Key numbers

Syrians applying for UK asylum or resettlement: Key numbers

Syrians applying for UK asylum or resettlement: Key numbers

10 December 2024

A record number of Syrians applied for asylum in the year to September 2024.


‘Shocking’ figures show delayed discharge at record levels in 2023-24

‘Shocking’ figures show delayed discharge at record levels in 2023-24

‘Shocking’ figures show delayed discharge at record levels in 2023-24

10 December 2024

Opposition leaders hit out at the Scottish Government as data showed patients well enough to leave spent 666,190 days in hospital in 2023-24.


Scottish GP numbers decline in latest year’s figures

Scottish GP numbers decline in latest year’s figures

Scottish GP numbers decline in latest year’s figures

10 December 2024

As of March 31 there were 3,453.1 whole time equivalent (WTE) GPs in the country.


Elianne Andam suspect arrested with ‘blood on thumb’, court told

Elianne Andam suspect arrested with ‘blood on thumb’, court told

Elianne Andam suspect arrested with ‘blood on thumb’, court told

10 December 2024

Hassan Sentamu has admitted manslaughter but denied Elianne’s murder.


Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 judging panel

Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 judging panel

Sarah Jessica Parker joins Booker Prize 2025 judging panel

10 December 2024

The Hollywood actress owns her own literary imprint.


Student accused of beach death asked questions on ‘how to get away with murder’

Student accused of beach death asked questions on ‘how to get away with murder’

Student accused of beach death asked questions on ‘how to get away with murder’

10 December 2024

Nasen Saadi is on trial charged with the murder of Amie Gray, 34, on Bournemouth seafront in May this year.


Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018

Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018

Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt up by £100 million since 2018

10 December 2024

Historic overpayments have led to many carers unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt.


Shell and Greenpeace settle legal action over ship protest

Shell and Greenpeace settle legal action over ship protest

Shell and Greenpeace settle legal action over ship protest

10 December 2024

The environmental group will make a £300,000 donation to the RNLI without accepting liability or paying money to Shell.


Much of England’s nature continues to decline, official figures show

Much of England’s nature continues to decline, official figures show

Much of England’s nature continues to decline, official figures show

10 December 2024

Annual biodiversity indicators show the Government has just ‘one shot’ at meeting legal target to reverse declines in wildlife, conservationists warn.


Edinburgh Airport Christmas flights threatened as strike announced over pay row

Edinburgh Airport Christmas flights threatened as strike announced over pay row

Edinburgh Airport Christmas flights threatened as strike announced over pay row

10 December 2024

Fuel tanker drivers employed by North Air have announced a 19-day strike starting on December 18.


Infected blood probe chairman intervenes over compensation scheme

Infected blood probe chairman intervenes over compensation scheme

Infected blood probe chairman intervenes over compensation scheme

10 December 2024

Campaigners said they have been ‘frustrated’ by the Government’s lack of engagement with the community.


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