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Forbes: It is highly unlikely I will challenge for SNP leadership again

Forbes: It is highly unlikely I will challenge for SNP leadership again

Forbes: It is highly unlikely I will challenge for SNP leadership again

22 March 2023

The MSP is one of three candidates standing to replace Nicola Sturgeon as first minister.

Cat survives five-mile trip under bonnet of car on school run

Cat survives five-mile trip under bonnet of car on school run

Cat survives five-mile trip under bonnet of car on school run

22 March 2023

Four-year-old pet Rose was discovered hiding behind the engine looking terrified.

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead Bafta TV nominations

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead Bafta TV nominations

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead Bafta TV nominations

22 March 2023

This year’s other nominated TV shows include Bad Sisters, The Crown and The English.

UK inflation shoots up unexpectedly as vegetable shortages push up food prices

UK inflation shoots up unexpectedly as vegetable shortages push up food prices

UK inflation shoots up unexpectedly as vegetable shortages push up food prices

22 March 2023

The Office for National Statistics revealed Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 10.4% in February from 10.1% in January.

Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

Boris Johnson set to vote against Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework

22 March 2023

The former prime minister has voiced concerns about the deal brokered with Brussels.

What the papers say – March 22

What the papers say – March 22

What the papers say – March 22

22 March 2023

A range of stories feature across Wednesday’s papers.

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

Scientists sequence Beethoven’s genome using locks of his hair

22 March 2023

The German composer and pianist began to suffer progressive hearing loss in his 20s.

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

Sunak faces possible Tory revolt over his new Brexit deal with Brussels

22 March 2023

MPs will vote on a key element of the Windsor Framework agreement on revised trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

22 March 2023

Mr Justice Haddon-Cave will officially launch the inquiry relating to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

Boris Johnson: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the Privileges Committee

22 March 2023

The former Prime Minister will defend himself against claims that he lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal.

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

Timeline of lockdown gatherings and what Boris Johnson told MPs

22 March 2023

The former prime minister faces questioning by the Privileges Committee.

Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

Charity sets up Wall of Reflection where people can remember loved ones

22 March 2023

The London Wall of Reflection has been set up on London’s South Bank by end of life charity Marie Curie and is supported by Curtis and AJ Pritchard

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

Johnson faces TV grilling by MPs over partygate accusations

22 March 2023

Ex-PM could face a by-election if he is found to have knowingly misled Parliament.

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

22 March 2023

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report.

Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

Questions over future of Met as Commissioner and Casey due before committees

22 March 2023

A review has found that Britain’s biggest police force is institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic.

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

Starmer accused of hypocrisy over opposition to relaxation of pension tax rules

21 March 2023

The Labour leader reportedly enjoyed a special ‘tax-unregistered’ pension scheme.

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

Yousaf: I would drop GRR legal case if advice says we’ll lose

21 March 2023

The issue of gender was the most contentious in what is expected to be the final debate of the SNP leadership race.

Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

Rise in state pension age put on hold – report

21 March 2023

Ministers had reportedly wanted to bring forward a planned rise in the state pension age to 68 to the 2030s.

UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

UK Government spent almost £200,000 defending NI Protocol legal challenges

21 March 2023

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled last month the controversial post-Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland were lawful.

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

Police Scotland ‘not in same area’ to Met over misconduct handling

21 March 2023

David Kennedy insisted Police Scotland had a ‘vigorous’ way of dealing with any officer who falls foul of behaviour expected of them.

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