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Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

Scottish Government stance on messages ‘shameful’, says Covid bereaved

31 October 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf said he has retained his pandemic-era messages and would be happy to give them to the inquiry.


Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

31 October 2023

Police were called to the seafront at Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, at 6.39am on Tuesday.


Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

Leicester City Council leader says bankruptcy a ‘real prospect’ for authority

31 October 2023

Sir Peter Soulsby, the city’s mayor, said he feared for the future unless more financial support was given.


BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

BP reports drop in profit and takes hit from US wind farms

31 October 2023

The oil giant said it had tried to renegotiate deals around three wind farms off the coast of New York, but was refused.


Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

Ceremonial greeting for King and Queen’s visit to Kenya

31 October 2023

Kenya’s President William Ruto and his wife, First Lady Rachel Ruto, will meet Charles and Camilla at the official residence in Nairobi.


Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

Rare silver 16th century basin and ewer to go on display

31 October 2023

The Panmure basin and ewer from the Earl of Dalhousie is to go on display at the National Museum of Scotland this week.


Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

Pet medicine chemicals banned in agriculture found in English rivers

31 October 2023

Environmental groups are calling for the removal of these pesticides from flea and tick treatment for dogs and cats.


Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

Next government will have to raise tax burden just to stand still, says think tank

31 October 2023

The Centre for Progressive Policy recommended focusing more on wealth taxes to pay the costs of an ageing population.


AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

AI algorithm ‘could improve outcomes for thousands of cancer patients a year’

31 October 2023

Researchers have developed an algorithm that predicts how aggressive a tumour is likely to be more accurately than a biopsy.


Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

Councils scale back levelling up ambitions as costs rise

31 October 2023

Councils have spent only around 15% of the money awarded in the first round of the Levelling Up Fund in 2021.


What the papers say – October 31

What the papers say – October 31

What the papers say – October 31

31 October 2023

UK newspapers need no extra horrors this Halloween due to the escalating conflict in Gaza.


Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

Watchdogs to respond to railway station ticket office closure plans

31 October 2023

Transport Focus and London TravelWatch will announce whether they support or oppose each proposal for shutting a ticket office.


Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

Israel declares ‘time for war’ amid global pressure for pause in fighting

31 October 2023

The UK’s political parties are grappling with calls for a ceasefire in Gaza from rebellious MPs.


Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

Permanent ceasefire could currently risk more violence – Keir Starmer

31 October 2023

The Labour leader is due to make a speech calling on global leaders to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East.


Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

Critically ill baby’s family back at court for another round of treatment fight

31 October 2023

Indi Gregory’s parents have lost legal battles in London and Strasbourg and now want a judge to let them move her to a hospital in Italy.


Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

Dominic Cummings to face questions at Covid inquiry

31 October 2023

The former chief adviser to Boris Johnson will give evidence alongside former No 10 comms chief Lee Cain as the inquiry continues.


Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

Friends stars ‘utterly devastated’ by death of Matthew Perry

30 October 2023

Best known for playing witty and sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit US sitcom, Perry died aged 54 on Saturday.


Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

Man charged with murder of 19-year-old woman in Croydon

30 October 2023

Sahil Sharma, 23, is alleged to have murdered Mehak Sharma at an address in Ash Tree Way on Sunday.


Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

Salma Hayek remembers ‘special bond’ with Fools Rush In co-star Matthew Perry

30 October 2023

Tributes from the entertainment world have poured in since the news of Perry’s death aged 54 on Saturday.


Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

Greysteel murders commemoration warned about those wanting to drag NI backwards

30 October 2023

Eight people died in the loyalist paramilitary attack at the Rising Sun pub in October 1993.


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