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Easter holiday spend of £1,272 on average for families with children – survey

Easter holiday spend of £1,272 on average for families with children – survey

Easter holiday spend of £1,272 on average for families with children – survey

06 April 2025

A quarter of people surveyed for MyVoucherCodes are going on a UK-based trip this Easter, while 13% are opting to travel abroad.


Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey

Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey

Grandparents helping to fund grandchildren to get behind the wheel – survey

06 April 2025

The average spend by grandparents helping their relatives to drive a car is £140, according to insurer Veygo.


Call for protection to stop parents being ‘punished’ over Channel crossings

Call for protection to stop parents being ‘punished’ over Channel crossings

Call for protection to stop parents being ‘punished’ over Channel crossings

06 April 2025

The endangerment offence as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has been described as ‘ill-defined’.


National Gallery to let one person sleep overnight in ‘first’ as section reopens

National Gallery to let one person sleep overnight in ‘first’ as section reopens

National Gallery to let one person sleep overnight in ‘first’ as section reopens

06 April 2025

To choose the lucky person, the gallery is launching a prize draw.


Caledonia songwriter to perform at traditional Scottish music festival

Caledonia songwriter to perform at traditional Scottish music festival

Caledonia songwriter to perform at traditional Scottish music festival

06 April 2025

Dougie MacLean has been performing for over five decades.


Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

Edinburgh University staff to vote on industrial action in dispute over cuts

06 April 2025

The Universities and Colleges Union said the university had refused to rule out compulsory redundancies as part of efforts to cut £140 million.


Texts connected to King Charles I to go in display in public library

Texts connected to King Charles I to go in display in public library

Texts connected to King Charles I to go in display in public library

06 April 2025

They will be on display from April 8 until May 6.


Minister plans to curb ‘away days’ for civil servants and branded merchandise

Minister plans to curb ‘away days’ for civil servants and branded merchandise

Minister plans to curb ‘away days’ for civil servants and branded merchandise

05 April 2025

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden said he wants to cut costs.


US businesses ‘keenly interested’ in investing in Scotland – John Swinney

US businesses ‘keenly interested’ in investing in Scotland – John Swinney

US businesses ‘keenly interested’ in investing in Scotland – John Swinney

05 April 2025

The First Minister made the comment after attending New York City’s annual Tartan Day parade.


Starmer pledges to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect UK amid tariffs fallout

Starmer pledges to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect UK amid tariffs fallout

Starmer pledges to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect UK amid tariffs fallout

05 April 2025

The Prime Minister pledged to ‘turbocharge plans that will improve our domestic competitiveness’.


Warning on jobs and price rises as national insurance hike comes into effect

Warning on jobs and price rises as national insurance hike comes into effect

Warning on jobs and price rises as national insurance hike comes into effect

05 April 2025

Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, said workers and business will be affected.


Profile: Who is arrested MP Dan Norris?

Profile: Who is arrested MP Dan Norris?

Profile: Who is arrested MP Dan Norris?

05 April 2025

The North East Somerset and Hanham MP has been suspended from Labour.


Wildfire expected to spread to neighbouring local authority, police warn

Wildfire expected to spread to neighbouring local authority, police warn

Wildfire expected to spread to neighbouring local authority, police warn

05 April 2025

Anyone in the area has been asked to leave immediately.


Labour suspend MP after arrest on suspicion of rape

Labour suspend MP after arrest on suspicion of rape

Labour suspend MP after arrest on suspicion of rape

05 April 2025

Dan Norris, the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.


Labour suspend Dan Norris MP after ‘being informed of his arrest’

Labour suspend Dan Norris MP after ‘being informed of his arrest’

Labour suspend Dan Norris MP after ‘being informed of his arrest’

05 April 2025

The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.


Rayner to meet with Birmingham council leaders as bin strikes continue

Rayner to meet with Birmingham council leaders as bin strikes continue

Rayner to meet with Birmingham council leaders as bin strikes continue

05 April 2025

The city council declared a major incident on Monday March 31 because of the impact of the strike by members of the Unite union.


Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week

05 April 2025

John Healey will host defence ministers in Brussels alongside his French counterpart.


Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree

Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree

Thousands cheer on Grand National winner at Aintree

05 April 2025

Two of the horses were assessed on course by veterinary teams after the race.


Scottish Lib Dems call for special visa for Americans fleeing Trump presidency

Scottish Lib Dems call for special visa for Americans fleeing Trump presidency

Scottish Lib Dems call for special visa for Americans fleeing Trump presidency

05 April 2025

Christine Jardine said she wanted to see a potential ‘fast lane’ route for skilled US citizens.


Hundreds gather in central London for protest against Trump administration

Hundreds gather in central London for protest against Trump administration

Hundreds gather in central London for protest against Trump administration

05 April 2025

Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square on Saturday afternoon with banners which read ‘No to Maga hate’ and ‘Dump Trump’.


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