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UK’s first drug consumption room expected to be approved

UK’s first drug consumption room expected to be approved

UK’s first drug consumption room expected to be approved

27 September 2023

The pilot project is planned for Glasgow and would see drug users using the facility to inject under medical supervision.


Dan Wootton apologises for ‘unfortunate lapse in judgment’ after Fox comments

Dan Wootton apologises for ‘unfortunate lapse in judgment’ after Fox comments

Dan Wootton apologises for ‘unfortunate lapse in judgment’ after Fox comments

27 September 2023

Laurence Fox made remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe, on GB News on Tuesday night.


Green campaigners angered as Rosebank oil field worth billions gets go-head

Green campaigners angered as Rosebank oil field worth billions gets go-head

Green campaigners angered as Rosebank oil field worth billions gets go-head

27 September 2023

The UK Government said the development would create hundreds of jobs and contribute billions of pounds to the economy.


Poorest people in England ‘will not be smoke-free until after 2050’

Poorest people in England ‘will not be smoke-free until after 2050’

Poorest people in England ‘will not be smoke-free until after 2050’

27 September 2023

There are nearly twice as many cancer cases caused by smoking in the poorest areas compared to the wealthiest in England, a charity said


Consent granted for Rosebank oil field

Consent granted for Rosebank oil field

Consent granted for Rosebank oil field

27 September 2023

Environmental campaigners have opposed the plans.


Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Sunak to stay on track with HS2

Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Sunak to stay on track with HS2

Five Labour mayors across UK join forces to urge Sunak to stay on track with HS2

27 September 2023

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and his four fellow Labour leaders say they have been ‘inundated’ with concerns about the Government’s trajectory.


What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

27 September 2023

A variety of stories feature on the nation’s front pages on Wednesday.


Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel to receive honours at Windsor Castle

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel to receive honours at Windsor Castle

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg and Dame Priti Patel to receive honours at Windsor Castle

27 September 2023

The former cabinet members were both on Boris Johnson’s resignation honours list


Parents at concrete crisis school to urge minister to back rebuild plans

Parents at concrete crisis school to urge minister to back rebuild plans

Parents at concrete crisis school to urge minister to back rebuild plans

27 September 2023

A demonstration will take place outside St Leonard’s Catholic School in Durham.


Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say

Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say

Invest in ‘proper plan’ for GPs, campaigners say

27 September 2023

A survey has found the majority of Britons want to see the same GP every time they visit their local surgery.


Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm Agnes

Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm Agnes

Weather warnings to come into force as UK and Ireland brace for Storm Agnes

27 September 2023

The first named storm of the season is due to make landfall on the west coast of Ireland on Wednesday.


New report shows Scottish wildlife is on the decline

New report shows Scottish wildlife is on the decline

New report shows Scottish wildlife is on the decline

27 September 2023

The report warned that certain groups of animals monitored are at risk of becoming nationally extinct in Scotland.


School strikes across much of Scotland continue for a second day

School strikes across much of Scotland continue for a second day

School strikes across much of Scotland continue for a second day

27 September 2023

Many schools across Scotland will close as support staff walk out for a second day of strike action.


UK wildlife ‘continues to decline’ with 16% of species at risk of extinction

UK wildlife ‘continues to decline’ with 16% of species at risk of extinction

UK wildlife ‘continues to decline’ with 16% of species at risk of extinction

27 September 2023

Led by the RSPB and backed by over 60 organisations, the State Of Nature report carries a ‘sobering message’.


HS2: Five Labour mayors to demand PM keeps project on track

HS2: Five Labour mayors to demand PM keeps project on track

HS2: Five Labour mayors to demand PM keeps project on track

27 September 2023

On Tuesday, Home Office minister Chris Philp said Mr Sunak was reviewing how the cost of HS2 could be ‘controlled’.


Student mental health problems up by nearly a third, research shows

Student mental health problems up by nearly a third, research shows

Student mental health problems up by nearly a third, research shows

27 September 2023

One in six undergrads reports experiencing mental health challenges during their studies.


Writers Guild of America calls off strike after backing agreement

Writers Guild of America calls off strike after backing agreement

Writers Guild of America calls off strike after backing agreement

27 September 2023

The terms of the new contract were approved by the guild’s governing bodies.


GB News apologises over ‘unacceptable’ comments towards female journalist

GB News apologises over ‘unacceptable’ comments towards female journalist

GB News apologises over ‘unacceptable’ comments towards female journalist

26 September 2023

Laurence Fox made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe.


Sir Elton John ‘very concerned’ over Braverman’s comments about LGBT refugees

Sir Elton John ‘very concerned’ over Braverman’s comments about LGBT refugees

Sir Elton John ‘very concerned’ over Braverman’s comments about LGBT refugees

26 September 2023

Suella Braverman said that offering asylum to a person discriminated against in their home country for being gay or a woman was not sustainable.


Gordon Brown advocates for rejoining EU while backing Starmer’s Brexit approach

Gordon Brown advocates for rejoining EU while backing Starmer’s Brexit approach

Gordon Brown advocates for rejoining EU while backing Starmer’s Brexit approach

26 September 2023

The former PM commended the efforts of the Labour leader to build bridges and make the public aware of the complexities involved in rejoining.


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