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Government departures during first year of prime ministers’ time in office

Government departures during first year of prime ministers’ time in office

Government departures during first year of prime ministers’ time in office

28 February 2025

Rishi Sunak lost eight members of his government during his first 12 months as prime minister.


Two ‘very rare’ five-neck guitars to be sold at auction

Two ‘very rare’ five-neck guitars to be sold at auction

Two ‘very rare’ five-neck guitars to be sold at auction

28 February 2025

The instruments will go under the hammer at Gardiner Houlgate’s specialist guitar sale in March.


Trump does not deserve warm welcome and protests likely in Scotland – Harvie

Trump does not deserve warm welcome and protests likely in Scotland – Harvie

Trump does not deserve warm welcome and protests likely in Scotland – Harvie

28 February 2025

The co-leader of the Scottish Greens also called on the First Minister to ‘stand up’ to the US president.


Coroner demands change after pensioner died following 10-hour ambulance wait

Coroner demands change after pensioner died following 10-hour ambulance wait

Coroner demands change after pensioner died following 10-hour ambulance wait

28 February 2025

Diana Fairweather-Purkis, 79, died from multi-organ failure at the University Hospital of North Tees – two days after she was eventually admitted.


Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to hold ‘urgent’ meeting over BBC Gaza documentary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to hold ‘urgent’ meeting over BBC Gaza documentary

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to hold ‘urgent’ meeting over BBC Gaza documentary

28 February 2025

The corporation has said it has no plans to broadcast the documentary again.


Cause of death for two people found in house ‘unascertained’, coroner hears

Cause of death for two people found in house ‘unascertained’, coroner hears

Cause of death for two people found in house ‘unascertained’, coroner hears

28 February 2025

The bodies of Natalie Jones, 39, and Jonathan Williams, 47, were found at a property on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on February 21.


NHS ‘not on the table’ for trade deal, says Wes Streeting

NHS ‘not on the table’ for trade deal, says Wes Streeting

NHS ‘not on the table’ for trade deal, says Wes Streeting

28 February 2025

Donald Trump has said that the UK and the US could end up with a ‘real trade deal’ that would make tariffs unnecessary.


Man appears in court charged with murder of six-month-old baby

Man appears in court charged with murder of six-month-old baby

Man appears in court charged with murder of six-month-old baby

28 February 2025

Archie Woodbridge died in hospital after reports of concern for the welfare of a baby at an address in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire.


Minister: Cool heads rather than hot takes required on whisky tariff prospects

Minister: Cool heads rather than hot takes required on whisky tariff prospects

Minister: Cool heads rather than hot takes required on whisky tariff prospects

28 February 2025

Douglas Alexander also said he recognises the ‘distinctiveness’ of Scotch whisky.


Greens demand ministers act now to end ‘cruel and abusive’ conversion therapy

Greens demand ministers act now to end ‘cruel and abusive’ conversion therapy

Greens demand ministers act now to end ‘cruel and abusive’ conversion therapy

28 February 2025

Equalities spokeswoman Maggie Chapman said the Scottish Government should not wait for UK-wide legislation from Westminster.


Heston Blumenthal: My wife sectioning me is the best thing to happen to me

Heston Blumenthal: My wife sectioning me is the best thing to happen to me

Heston Blumenthal: My wife sectioning me is the best thing to happen to me

28 February 2025

The TV chef and restaurateur has taken on an role as official ambassador for Bipolar UK, after he was diagnosed with the mental health condition.


Rightmove expects surge in revenue this year amid property market recovery

Rightmove expects surge in revenue this year amid property market recovery

Rightmove expects surge in revenue this year amid property market recovery

28 February 2025

Users totted up more than five billion views of properties on Rightmove’s property portal in 2024, the company said.


Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row

Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row

Online banking issues hit customers on payday for second month in a row

28 February 2025

Four banks have confirmed disruption for customers on Friday morning.


Ending the 8am scramble for GP appointments ‘a big challenge’, Streeting says

Ending the 8am scramble for GP appointments ‘a big challenge’, Streeting says

Ending the 8am scramble for GP appointments ‘a big challenge’, Streeting says

28 February 2025

A new GP contract has been described as a ‘breakthrough moment’ by the Health Secretary.


Sixth month-on-month house price rise in a row recorded by index

Sixth month-on-month house price rise in a row recorded by index

Sixth month-on-month house price rise in a row recorded by index

28 February 2025

Nationwide Building Society predicted a house sales jump in March, followed by a period of weakness following stamp duty changes.


British Airways’ parent company records surge in profits

British Airways’ parent company records surge in profits

British Airways’ parent company records surge in profits

28 February 2025

International Airlines Group said its operating profit last year was 4.3 billion euros (£3.6 billion).


London filmmaker turns TikTok sensation having cups of tea with strangers

London filmmaker turns TikTok sensation having cups of tea with strangers

London filmmaker turns TikTok sensation having cups of tea with strangers

28 February 2025

Will Sheers’ A Mug Of Life social media accounts have racked up millions of views.


Starmer’s Ukraine diplomacy continues after Trump White House trip

Starmer’s Ukraine diplomacy continues after Trump White House trip

Starmer’s Ukraine diplomacy continues after Trump White House trip

28 February 2025

The Prime Minister will gather European leaders in London on Sunday for discussions on a potential end to the Ukraine war.


Prisoners could earn early parole through good behaviour and working

Prisoners could earn early parole through good behaviour and working

Prisoners could earn early parole through good behaviour and working

28 February 2025

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been on a fact-finding mission to Texas.


Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump

Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump

Newspapers welcome ‘warm rapport’ from Starmer’s meeting with Trump

28 February 2025

Friday’s papers have a largely, if not unanimously, warm response to the Prime Minister’s trip to the White House.


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