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Sturgeon promises draft bill on Indyref2 ahead of next year’s Holyrood election

Sturgeon promises draft bill on Indyref2 ahead of next year’s Holyrood election

Sturgeon promises draft bill on Indyref2 ahead of next year’s Holyrood election

01 September 2020

The announcement came in the First Minister’s programme for government statement.


Speaker urges MPs not to name Tory ex-minister facing rape accusation

Speaker urges MPs not to name Tory ex-minister facing rape accusation

Speaker urges MPs not to name Tory ex-minister facing rape accusation

01 September 2020

Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed the Conservative MP has ‘voluntarily agreed’ not to attend the House of Commons for the period of his bail.


Neighbour who bludgeoned pensioner to death ‘may never be released’

Neighbour who bludgeoned pensioner to death ‘may never be released’

Neighbour who bludgeoned pensioner to death ‘may never be released’

01 September 2020

Michael Bryant murdered his frail downstairs neighbour Alan Wyatt in a ‘merciless’ killing and then tried to set fire to his body.


No 10 deny ‘stitch-up’ claim after poaching Duke of Cambridge’s man for top job

No 10 deny ‘stitch-up’ claim after poaching Duke of Cambridge’s man for top job

No 10 deny ‘stitch-up’ claim after poaching Duke of Cambridge’s man for top job

01 September 2020

Simon Case has been made head of the civil service after being seconded to assist Downing Street with the coronavirus response.


Government launches £2 billion Kickstart work scheme for young people

Government launches £2 billion Kickstart work scheme for young people

Government launches £2 billion Kickstart work scheme for young people

01 September 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the programme will help youngsters who could be “left behind” following the crisis.


Highly commended images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest revealed

Highly commended images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest revealed

Highly commended images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest revealed

01 September 2020

The pictures have been chosen from almost 50,000 entries to the The Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020.


Marcus Rashford’s plan to help hungry children reaches Number 10

Marcus Rashford’s plan to help hungry children reaches Number 10

Marcus Rashford’s plan to help hungry children reaches Number 10

01 September 2020

Boris Johnson’s official spokesman said the Government will ‘carefully consider’ a taskforce headed by the campaigning Manchester United striker.


Sturgeon announces plan for National Care Service

Sturgeon announces plan for National Care Service

Sturgeon announces plan for National Care Service

01 September 2020

The First Minister said she wanted the service to be a ‘lasting and positive legacy’.


Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protesters converge on Wesminster

Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protesters converge on Wesminster

Arrests as Extinction Rebellion protesters converge on Wesminster

01 September 2020

Campaigners waved flags and banners as they demanded the Government take the ‘climate crisis’ seriously.


Learners left frustrated at being unable to book driving tests

Learners left frustrated at being unable to book driving tests

Learners left frustrated at being unable to book driving tests

01 September 2020

The online booking system closed just six hours after reopening on Tuesday.


Shielding mother ‘has no choice’ but to send daughter back to school

Shielding mother ‘has no choice’ but to send daughter back to school

Shielding mother ‘has no choice’ but to send daughter back to school

01 September 2020

Jennifer East, who has an immune system disorder, said she feels it is ‘really not safe’ to send her daughter to secondary school.


Speaker: Tory MP facing rape accusation to stay away from the Commons

Speaker: Tory MP facing rape accusation to stay away from the Commons

Speaker: Tory MP facing rape accusation to stay away from the Commons

01 September 2020

MPs were urged not to name the member who was arrested.


Listed status for toilets that helped free women from ‘urinary leash’

Listed status for toilets that helped free women from ‘urinary leash’

Listed status for toilets that helped free women from ‘urinary leash’

01 September 2020

Historic England said its protection is not just for churches and stately homes.


Draft bill on Indyref2 to be set out in parliament, Sturgeon announces

Draft bill on Indyref2 to be set out in parliament, Sturgeon announces

Draft bill on Indyref2 to be set out in parliament, Sturgeon announces

01 September 2020

The First Minister set out her programme for government in the Scottish Parliament.


‘Dramatic’ number of concerns raised about Scottish Government ministers

‘Dramatic’ number of concerns raised about Scottish Government ministers

‘Dramatic’ number of concerns raised about Scottish Government ministers

01 September 2020

The FDA union said there had only been a ‘handful’ raised about other governments in the same time.


Boris Johnson insists Government has not been blown off course as MPs return

Boris Johnson insists Government has not been blown off course as MPs return

Boris Johnson insists Government has not been blown off course as MPs return

01 September 2020

Many Tory backbenchers are frustrated by the Government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis and recent U-turns.


Harry and Meghan mark anniversary of Diana’s death with gardening session

Harry and Meghan mark anniversary of Diana’s death with gardening session

Harry and Meghan mark anniversary of Diana’s death with gardening session

01 September 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited a programme run by the Assistance League of Los Angeles.


PM says ‘huge numbers’ returning to the office amid push to end home working

PM says ‘huge numbers’ returning to the office amid push to end home working

PM says ‘huge numbers’ returning to the office amid push to end home working

01 September 2020

Downing Street said the public could expect more civil servants to be travelling into work again.


Instagram alcohol ad promoted by Love Island finalist ‘did not target children’

Instagram alcohol ad promoted by Love Island finalist ‘did not target children’

Instagram alcohol ad promoted by Love Island finalist ‘did not target children’

01 September 2020

The ASA received a complaint over an ad featuring Luke Mabbott promoting a VK drink.


Mother’s dismay at failure to overturn decision to release daughter’s killer

Mother’s dismay at failure to overturn decision to release daughter’s killer

Mother’s dismay at failure to overturn decision to release daughter’s killer

01 September 2020

Marie McCourt has argued for a law change and insists Ian Simms should not have been freed before revealing where Helen McCourt’s body is hidden.


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