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Support for SNP falls to lowest level since 2014 referendum, poll suggests

Support for SNP falls to lowest level since 2014 referendum, poll suggests

Support for SNP falls to lowest level since 2014 referendum, poll suggests

20 April 2023

The poll suggests only 19% of Scots believe that Humza Yousaf is doing a good job.


Asylum centres may be fast-tracked without approval of local planners

Asylum centres may be fast-tracked without approval of local planners

Asylum centres may be fast-tracked without approval of local planners

20 April 2023

The provision follows controversy about the planned use of barges and disused military bases to cope with the large number of migrants.


William’s Duchy of Cornwall ‘should be treated as private land’

William’s Duchy of Cornwall ‘should be treated as private land’

William’s Duchy of Cornwall ‘should be treated as private land’

20 April 2023

The duchy should not get any ‘special treatment’ when it comes to planning law, Parliament heard.


Case against Alec Baldwin over fatal Rust shooting dropped, say lawyers

Case against Alec Baldwin over fatal Rust shooting dropped, say lawyers

Case against Alec Baldwin over fatal Rust shooting dropped, say lawyers

20 April 2023

The Hollywood actor had faced two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the shooting on the set of the movie in October 2021.


‘My blue tick has passed away’: Twitter users mourn removal of legacy checkmarks

‘My blue tick has passed away’: Twitter users mourn removal of legacy checkmarks

‘My blue tick has passed away’: Twitter users mourn removal of legacy checkmarks

20 April 2023

Accounts will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue to keep their verification or be linked to a verified organisation.


MPs told of long wait before response to child eating disorders improves

MPs told of long wait before response to child eating disorders improves

MPs told of long wait before response to child eating disorders improves

20 April 2023

Claire Murdoch, NHS England’s national mental health lead, told MPs it will take at least two years for new guidance to be consistently implemented.


Time to reform how complaints against ministers are handled, says union boss

Time to reform how complaints against ministers are handled, says union boss

Time to reform how complaints against ministers are handled, says union boss

20 April 2023

The FDA’s general secretary said allowing the PM to act as ‘judge and jury’ was not a suitable way of dealing with civil service allegations.


Sunak accused of ‘dithering’ as he delays decision over Raab’s fate

Sunak accused of ‘dithering’ as he delays decision over Raab’s fate

Sunak accused of ‘dithering’ as he delays decision over Raab’s fate

20 April 2023

The Prime Minister received the report into whether his deputy bullied civil servants on Thursday morning.


More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

More than 43,000 people dead by time ambulance arrived in 2022 – data

20 April 2023

The figures for England were obtained through Freedom of Information requests submitted by the Liberal Democrats.


Hilary Mantel was ‘a treasure of this nation’, celebration of author’s life told

Hilary Mantel was ‘a treasure of this nation’, celebration of author’s life told

Hilary Mantel was ‘a treasure of this nation’, celebration of author’s life told

20 April 2023

The British writer was best known for the Wolf Hall trilogy about the life of Thomas Cromwell, which won two Booker prizes.


Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

20 April 2023

Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’, as ‘integral’ to the school system.


Frank Skinner: I wouldn’t have deserved MBE if I didn’t make Anne laugh

Frank Skinner: I wouldn’t have deserved MBE if I didn’t make Anne laugh

Frank Skinner: I wouldn’t have deserved MBE if I didn’t make Anne laugh

20 April 2023

The 66-year-old was honoured at Buckingham Palace for services to entertainment.


Mother accused of killing son, three, through fasting during Covid lockdown

Mother accused of killing son, three, through fasting during Covid lockdown

Mother accused of killing son, three, through fasting during Covid lockdown

20 April 2023

Olabisi Abubakar is on trial over the death of her son Taiwo.


Wearing right sports bra may increase running performance, study suggests

Wearing right sports bra may increase running performance, study suggests

Wearing right sports bra may increase running performance, study suggests

20 April 2023

Greater breast support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, which is linked to improved performance, researchers found.


Education Secretary to meet family of headteacher who killed herself

Education Secretary to meet family of headteacher who killed herself

Education Secretary to meet family of headteacher who killed herself

20 April 2023

Ruth Perry killed herself in January while awaiting an Ofsted report which downgraded her school.


Peer found to have broken conduct rules over failure to declare interest in firm

Peer found to have broken conduct rules over failure to declare interest in firm

Peer found to have broken conduct rules over failure to declare interest in firm

20 April 2023

Baroness Caroline Cox has agreed to apologise to the House of Lords following an investigation by the Standards Commissioner.


John Caldwell released from hospital after being shot by dissidents

John Caldwell released from hospital after being shot by dissidents

John Caldwell released from hospital after being shot by dissidents

20 April 2023

The detective chief inspector was shot several times by dissident terrorists at a sports centre in Omagh in February.


Sunak delays deciding Raab’s fate over bullying claims after getting report

Sunak delays deciding Raab’s fate over bullying claims after getting report

Sunak delays deciding Raab’s fate over bullying claims after getting report

20 April 2023

The Prime Minister will not announce a decision on Thursday, the PA news agency was told.


Andrew Flintoff has to recover before Top Gear filming continues, BBC boss says

Andrew Flintoff has to recover before Top Gear filming continues, BBC boss says

Andrew Flintoff has to recover before Top Gear filming continues, BBC boss says

20 April 2023

Charlotte Moore, chief content officer at the BBC, also said Richard Sharp is ‘doing a really good job’.


William and Kate take to the oche at pub’s underground darts bar

William and Kate take to the oche at pub’s underground darts bar

William and Kate take to the oche at pub’s underground darts bar

20 April 2023

Both royals also took time to chat with well-wishers in Birmingham’s historic St Paul’s Square after visiting The Rectory bar.


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