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Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

Berlin spy had ‘ongoing relationship’ with Russia and was ‘paid for treachery’

16 February 2023

David Smith, 58, has admitted eight charges under the Official Secrets Act.


Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

Sturgeon’s successor should drop National Care Service Bill, say opposition MSPs

16 February 2023

A number of unions, think tanks, charities and Holyrood committees have also voiced concern about the proposed centralised service.


Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

Range Rover driver caused death and injury by dangerous driving in A40 crash

16 February 2023

Rida Kazem appeared at Isleworth Crown Court on Thursday, after a woman died in a collision on the A40 in west London on August 22 2022.


Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates

16 February 2023

The former prime minister is due to address a conference in Japan on Friday which has been organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China.


National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

National Lottery releases details of where two unclaimed £1m tickets were bought

16 February 2023

Players are being urged to check their tickets.


Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

Aldi to create more than 6,000 jobs across UK this year

16 February 2023

New stores will open in towns and cities including Norwich, Huddersfield and Shrewsbury.


Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

Social media influencer fined after joining search for missing Nicola Bulley

16 February 2023

Dan Duffy was handed a fixed penalty notice for a public order offence of fear or provocation of violence, police said.


Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

Oldest prayer beads found in Britain to go on display at Lindisfarne Priory

16 February 2023

The necklace dates from between the 8th and 9th century and is made from salmon vertebrae.


Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

16 February 2023

The Educational Institute of Scotland is escalating its programme of industrial action.


Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

Sadiq Khan says he will take ‘no lectures’ from Boris Johnson over Ulez plans

16 February 2023

Mr Johnson has urged people to stop the mayor’s ‘mad expansion plan’ which aims to boost London’s air quality.


Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

Labour to pledge crackdown on anti-social behaviour

16 February 2023

Labour’s shadow justice secretary Steve Reed will use a speech on Friday to condemn the ‘scourge’ of anti-social behaviour.


Yvette Cooper evokes Blair as she sets out modern ‘bobby on the beat’ vision

Yvette Cooper evokes Blair as she sets out modern ‘bobby on the beat’ vision

Yvette Cooper evokes Blair as she sets out modern ‘bobby on the beat’ vision

16 February 2023

The shadow home secretary unveiled Labour’s ‘neighbourhood policing guarantee’ in a keynote speech at the Institute for Government think tank.


Centrica boss defends profit boom amid fury from campaigners and politicians

Centrica boss defends profit boom amid fury from campaigners and politicians

Centrica boss defends profit boom amid fury from campaigners and politicians

16 February 2023

The company’s big profit spike came mainly from selling its nuclear power and its energy trading arm.


SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

SNP leadership race: Who could replace Sturgeon?

16 February 2023

The party’s ruling body will meet on Thursday night to discuss a timetable for the contest.


Norovirus levels ‘significantly higher’ than last year with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘significantly higher’ than last year with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus levels ‘significantly higher’ than last year with hundreds in hospital

16 February 2023

Anyone experiencing norovirus symptoms should stay at home until 48 hours after they have cleared.


Storm Otto set to cause disruption with high winds and rain

Storm Otto set to cause disruption with high winds and rain

Storm Otto set to cause disruption with high winds and rain

16 February 2023

The Met Office has said the high winds will mean travel disruption and possible damage to buildings in places.


SNP conference should be postponed for leadership race, says Flynn

SNP conference should be postponed for leadership race, says Flynn

SNP conference should be postponed for leadership race, says Flynn

16 February 2023

The party planned to hold a special conference on March 19 to discuss the path forward to independence.


Women urged to attend breast screening to catch cancer early

Women urged to attend breast screening to catch cancer early

Women urged to attend breast screening to catch cancer early

16 February 2023

In 2021/22, the NHS breast screening programme led to cancers being detected in 20,152 women across England.


Pair deny charges relating to illegal abortion claim

Pair deny charges relating to illegal abortion claim

Pair deny charges relating to illegal abortion claim

16 February 2023

Elliot Benham and Sophie Harvey, both 23, appeared before Gloucester Crown Court.


Record 91.2% of eligible card transactions in 2022 were contactless – Barclays

Record 91.2% of eligible card transactions in 2022 were contactless – Barclays

Record 91.2% of eligible card transactions in 2022 were contactless – Barclays

16 February 2023

Contactless users made an average of 220 such transactions last year and contactless use particularly increased among over-65s, according to Barclays.


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