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Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

13 March 2023

The Prime Minister said his administration would be looking ‘at what our allies are doing’ with the Chinese-owned video sharing app.


Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

13 March 2023

His comments follow reports that he had threatened to resign if he did not get a commitment to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.


Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

13 March 2023

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.


Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

13 March 2023

Northampton Crown Court heard there was no dispute that Fiona Beal unlawfully killed Nicholas Billingham.


Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

13 March 2023

The poll was released in the hours after voting in the SNP leadership race opened.


Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

13 March 2023

Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, is on trial at the Old Bailey with her husband, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, daughter Sonia, 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50.


King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

13 March 2023

Charles also paid tribute to his ‘beloved mother’, describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth.


One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

13 March 2023

Images from the scene appear to show one house has collapsed and another is badly damaged.


Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

13 March 2023

The findings pave the way for potential new treatments to tackle conditions such as asthma.


New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

13 March 2023

Our Scottish Future said there should be more co-operation between ministers in Edinburgh and London on the drive towards net zero.


Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

13 March 2023

One-way Dart fares for the 1.3-mile trip between the airport and the nearest mainline railway station will cost £4.90.


Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

13 March 2023

New foreign and defence policy blueprint says Beijing represents an ‘epoch-defining and systemic challenge’ to UK.


Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

13 March 2023

Pc Carly Fulton, and her dog Ben, continued the search for a missing woman despite the officer breaking her heel bone.


Fungi-tree planting could feed millions while capturing tonnes of carbon – study

Fungi-tree planting could feed millions while capturing tonnes of carbon – study

Fungi-tree planting could feed millions while capturing tonnes of carbon – study

13 March 2023

New research found fungi growing alongside trees could produce a nutritious food source for nearly 19 million people per year.


Kate Forbes: Greens must respect outcome of SNP leadership battle

Kate Forbes: Greens must respect outcome of SNP leadership battle

Kate Forbes: Greens must respect outcome of SNP leadership battle

13 March 2023

Ms Forbes and rival Ash Regan have warned changes could be needed to the deal between the Greens and the SNP.


Woman denies lying to police about man accused of Olivia’s murder, court told

Woman denies lying to police about man accused of Olivia’s murder, court told

Woman denies lying to police about man accused of Olivia’s murder, court told

13 March 2023

Thomas Cashman is accused of fatally shooting nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel after chasing another man into her Liverpool home.


Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines

Pressure remains for BBC chairman as Lineker row deepens political faultlines

13 March 2023

The row over Gary Lineker’s comments come at a difficult time corporation, which is marking its centenary.


Union head welcomes ‘detailed negotiations’ over teachers’ pay after fresh talks

Union head welcomes ‘detailed negotiations’ over teachers’ pay after fresh talks

Union head welcomes ‘detailed negotiations’ over teachers’ pay after fresh talks

13 March 2023

The NASUWT and headteachers’ union NAHT held separate talks with the Education Secretary on Monday with the ASCL to do the same on Tuesday.


New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory

New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory

New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory

13 March 2023

Owners will have until June 2024 to microchip their cat in a move aimed at helping to reunite them with a lost or stray pet.


Pc accused of using ‘excessive’ force on ex-player was ‘brave’, panel told

Pc accused of using ‘excessive’ force on ex-player was ‘brave’, panel told

Pc accused of using ‘excessive’ force on ex-player was ‘brave’, panel told

13 March 2023

Pc Ellie Bettley-Smith is facing disciplinary action over her behaviour during a fatal incident involving Dalian Atkinson.


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