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Alex Salmond urges former party to rule out any more deals with Greens

Alex Salmond urges former party to rule out any more deals with Greens

Alex Salmond urges former party to rule out any more deals with Greens

30 April 2024

The ex-Scottish first minister spoke out after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation, leaving the SNP looking for a new leader.


UK-wide Covid-19 inquiry to begin sittings in Belfast

UK-wide Covid-19 inquiry to begin sittings in Belfast

UK-wide Covid-19 inquiry to begin sittings in Belfast

30 April 2024

The inquiry’s hearings in Belfast begin on Tuesday and will run for three weeks.


King returns to public duties after positive cancer treatment

King returns to public duties after positive cancer treatment

King returns to public duties after positive cancer treatment

30 April 2024

Charles and Camilla will visit a cancer treatment centre to meet medical specialists and patients.


SNP hunting for new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf’s resignation

SNP hunting for new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf’s resignation

SNP hunting for new leader in the wake of Humza Yousaf’s resignation

29 April 2024

Mr Yousaf had been facing no confidence votes at Holyrood – but on Monday announced instead that he would be stepping down as First Minister.


Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

Thousands of migrants eligible for Rwanda scheme not reporting to Home Office

29 April 2024

Out of 5,700 people identified for removal, 2,145 can be located for detention, an impact assessment says.


Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change

Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change

Subpostmasters step closer to ‘hard-won exoneration’ after MPs back law change

29 April 2024

The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Bill received an unopposed third reading on Monday.


Injured military horses making progress after surgery, Army says

Injured military horses making progress after surgery, Army says

Injured military horses making progress after surgery, Army says

29 April 2024

The horses were spooked by builders moving rubble in Belgravia last week and bolted.


Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

Sophie becomes first royal to visit Ukraine since start of Russian invasion

29 April 2024

Sophie met the president and first lady of Ukraine and delivered a message to them on behalf of the King.


Government rejects proposal to end ‘extortion and corruption’ of ‘fleecehold’

Government rejects proposal to end ‘extortion and corruption’ of ‘fleecehold’

Government rejects proposal to end ‘extortion and corruption’ of ‘fleecehold’

29 April 2024

A cross-party group of peers condemned the system whereby people who own freehold properties are locked into contracts to maintain communal areas.


Esther Rantzen’s part in assisted dying campaign ‘has struck chord with public’

Esther Rantzen’s part in assisted dying campaign ‘has struck chord with public’

Esther Rantzen’s part in assisted dying campaign ‘has struck chord with public’

29 April 2024

The 83-year-old broadcaster’s name was raised during a near three-hour debate.


MPs reject bid to include Scotland in Bill to exonerate Horizon scandal victims

MPs reject bid to include Scotland in Bill to exonerate Horizon scandal victims

MPs reject bid to include Scotland in Bill to exonerate Horizon scandal victims

29 April 2024

SNP MP Marion Fellows argued it was a ‘Westminster problem’ which must be sorted out in the UK Parliament.


Assisted dying: Emotional debate hears country ‘not teeming with granny killers’

Assisted dying: Emotional debate hears country ‘not teeming with granny killers’

Assisted dying: Emotional debate hears country ‘not teeming with granny killers’

29 April 2024

Monday’s debate has no vote but is a chance for MPs to share their own and their constituents’ views on the issue.


Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

Assisted dying debate campaigners gather outside Westminster

29 April 2024

MPs were taking part in a three-hour debate after a petition on the issue attracted 200,000 signatures.


Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

Gov refuses to say which conditions no longer qualify for benefits under reforms

29 April 2024

In a statement to the Commons, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride set out plans to overhaul the way disability benefits work.


TikTok prankster Mizzy found guilty of stealing phone while riding e-bike

TikTok prankster Mizzy found guilty of stealing phone while riding e-bike

TikTok prankster Mizzy found guilty of stealing phone while riding e-bike

29 April 2024

Bacari-Bronze O’Garro was found guilty of theft at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court.


‘Horrendous and chaotic’ border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear

‘Horrendous and chaotic’ border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear

‘Horrendous and chaotic’ border checks will increase food prices, ministers hear

29 April 2024

Goods from Britain have faced EU controls since it left the bloc’s single market at the start of 2021.


Camilla hails ‘brilliant’ all-female yacht crew who won round-the-world race

Camilla hails ‘brilliant’ all-female yacht crew who won round-the-world race

Camilla hails ‘brilliant’ all-female yacht crew who won round-the-world race

29 April 2024

The crew of the Maiden won the Ocean Globe Race earlier this month.


New Troubles body can succeed despite widespread opposition – Morgan

New Troubles body can succeed despite widespread opposition – Morgan

New Troubles body can succeed despite widespread opposition – Morgan

29 April 2024

The Government’s Legacy Act received royal assent last year despite widespread opposition from political parties and victims’ organisations.


Decision made not to prosecute two former soldiers over separate 1971 incidents

Decision made not to prosecute two former soldiers over separate 1971 incidents

Decision made not to prosecute two former soldiers over separate 1971 incidents

29 April 2024

The decisions were taken concerning former soldiers reported over the deaths of Annette McGavigan, 14, and William McGreanery, 41.


Ocado boss’s £15m bonus deal voted through despite opposition

Ocado boss’s £15m bonus deal voted through despite opposition

Ocado boss’s £15m bonus deal voted through despite opposition

29 April 2024

At the firm’s annual general meeting, it said 19.43% of shareholder votes were made against the pay deal.


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