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HSBC fined £12m by US authorities over record-keeping failures

HSBC fined £12m by US authorities over record-keeping failures

HSBC fined £12m by US authorities over record-keeping failures

11 May 2023

The US Securities and Exchange Commission charged the London-listed bank over ‘widespread and longstanding failures’.


Dentists in Scotland on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike

Dentists in Scotland on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike

Dentists in Scotland on same contract as junior doctors to take part in strike

11 May 2023

The British Dental Association said 91% of the cohort backed industrial action for better pay, with a turnout of 79%.


Government tackled over clinging to ‘obnoxious’ Northern Ireland legacy Bill

Government tackled over clinging to ‘obnoxious’ Northern Ireland legacy Bill

Government tackled over clinging to ‘obnoxious’ Northern Ireland legacy Bill

11 May 2023

A minister is told the draft legislation is ‘doomed’ and should be ditched like some other Bills.


Post Office conducted ‘one side of coin’ report on IT system accused of faults

Post Office conducted ‘one side of coin’ report on IT system accused of faults

Post Office conducted ‘one side of coin’ report on IT system accused of faults

11 May 2023

Post Office Limited’s former head of product and branch accounting gave evidence to the Horizon inquiry on Thursday.


Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

Scottish Government ‘caved in’ to rail union demands – UK Transport Secretary

11 May 2023

Mark Harper said the government in Edinburgh had not offered value to taxpayers when it agreed to demands from the rail unions for a pay rise.


Rail passengers face fresh travel disruption due to strikes

Rail passengers face fresh travel disruption due to strikes

Rail passengers face fresh travel disruption due to strikes

11 May 2023

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel.


Stephen Tompkinson: ‘One of Britain’s finest actors’

Stephen Tompkinson: ‘One of Britain’s finest actors’

Stephen Tompkinson: ‘One of Britain’s finest actors’

11 May 2023

Newcastle Crown Court heard Tompkinson had been working solidly since the 1980s before being charged with punching Karl Poole.


We must unite around mission to change the UK, says ex-PM Brown

We must unite around mission to change the UK, says ex-PM Brown

We must unite around mission to change the UK, says ex-PM Brown

11 May 2023

The former Labour leader was speaking ahead of a rally being held in Edinburgh next month.


Police officer found not guilty of GBH on tasered man left paralysed

Police officer found not guilty of GBH on tasered man left paralysed

Police officer found not guilty of GBH on tasered man left paralysed

11 May 2023

Pc Imran Mahmood tasered Jordan Walker-Brown during a patrol.


Raab accusers ‘wouldn’t do it again’ thanks to ‘flawed’ process, says union boss

Raab accusers ‘wouldn’t do it again’ thanks to ‘flawed’ process, says union boss

Raab accusers ‘wouldn’t do it again’ thanks to ‘flawed’ process, says union boss

11 May 2023

Dave Penman said Rishi Sunak’s handling of the investigation into Dominic Raab had been ‘appalling’.


Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

11 May 2023

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.


What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?

What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?

What is a Storm Shadow cruise missile?

11 May 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the weapons will give Ukraine the ‘best chance’ of defending itself.


BBC announces extra support to those ‘struggling to pay’ TV licence fee

BBC announces extra support to those ‘struggling to pay’ TV licence fee

BBC announces extra support to those ‘struggling to pay’ TV licence fee

11 May 2023

The plan is a response to the BBC’s Gender Disparity Review, which was set up to understand why 75% of those prosecuted are women.


Lord Sentamu rejects review findings that he did not act on abuse allegation

Lord Sentamu rejects review findings that he did not act on abuse allegation

Lord Sentamu rejects review findings that he did not act on abuse allegation

11 May 2023

A leading bishop said the Church of England ‘should be ashamed’ that it had let down a vulnerable child in its care.


Sheku Bayoh’s behaviour before death linked to drug intoxication, inquiry told

Sheku Bayoh’s behaviour before death linked to drug intoxication, inquiry told

Sheku Bayoh’s behaviour before death linked to drug intoxication, inquiry told

11 May 2023

The 31-year-old died after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.


AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, study suggests

AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, study suggests

AI could help improve heart attack diagnosis, study suggests

11 May 2023

Doctors could soon use an algorithm developed using AI to diagnose heart attacks with better speed and accuracy than ever before, research suggests.


Sats English paper ‘left pupils in tears’

Sats English paper ‘left pupils in tears’

Sats English paper ‘left pupils in tears’

11 May 2023

There have been calls to scrap the assessments for 10 and 11-year-olds.


Extremist who praised French teacher’s killer jailed for five-and-a-half years

Extremist who praised French teacher’s killer jailed for five-and-a-half years

Extremist who praised French teacher’s killer jailed for five-and-a-half years

11 May 2023

Ajmal Shahpal, 41, used Twitter to call for ‘blasphemers’ to be beheaded, after a string of terrorist attacks in Paris.


Biden: Irish visit was to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’

Biden: Irish visit was to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’

Biden: Irish visit was to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’

11 May 2023

The US President made the comments at a Democratic Party event in New York on Wednesday.


SNP accused of ‘campaigning for Tory government’

SNP accused of ‘campaigning for Tory government’

SNP accused of ‘campaigning for Tory government’

11 May 2023

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made the claim during First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood.


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