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Three welcome hubs for Ukrainian refugees set up in Scotland

Three welcome hubs for Ukrainian refugees set up in Scotland

Three welcome hubs for Ukrainian refugees set up in Scotland

24 March 2022

Europe Minister Neil Gray said Scotland would be their home ‘for as they long as they need it to be’.


P&O admits paying new ferry workers below UK minimum wage

P&O admits paying new ferry workers below UK minimum wage

P&O admits paying new ferry workers below UK minimum wage

24 March 2022

Chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite said the average pay of the new crew is only £5.15 per hour.


Queen’s delight at display of hand-crafted artefacts at Windsor

Queen’s delight at display of hand-crafted artefacts at Windsor

Queen’s delight at display of hand-crafted artefacts at Windsor

24 March 2022

The monarch also watched a demonstration of enamelling and gilding by master artisans at her Berkshire home.


Sabita Thanwani’s boyfriend Maher Maaroufe appears in court accused of murder

Sabita Thanwani’s boyfriend Maher Maaroufe appears in court accused of murder

Sabita Thanwani’s boyfriend Maher Maaroufe appears in court accused of murder

24 March 2022

Maher Maaroufe, 22, is said to have been in a relationship with the 19-year-old before he allegedly attacked her.


Hospital staff absences in England due to Covid-19 jump 31% week-on-week

Hospital staff absences in England due to Covid-19 jump 31% week-on-week

Hospital staff absences in England due to Covid-19 jump 31% week-on-week

24 March 2022

Professor Sir Chris Whitty warned on Wednesday that Covid-19 hospital admissions are expected to rise over the next two weeks.


Count your blessings but forget Lady Luck if you want to be happy – research

Count your blessings but forget Lady Luck if you want to be happy – research

Count your blessings but forget Lady Luck if you want to be happy – research

24 March 2022

An irrational belief in luck controlling one’s life is linked to high levels of neuroticism, pessimism and negativity, researchers have said.


Ruler of Dubai abused former wife, High Court finds

Ruler of Dubai abused former wife, High Court finds

Ruler of Dubai abused former wife, High Court finds

24 March 2022

Princess Haya will now have sole responsibility for their two children in regards to their medical care and schooling.


Nicola Sturgeon pledges Ukrainian orphans will find ‘love, care and support’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges Ukrainian orphans will find ‘love, care and support’

Nicola Sturgeon pledges Ukrainian orphans will find ‘love, care and support’

24 March 2022

The Scottish First Minister tweeted a welcome greeting to the youngsters, who arrived in Scotland early on Thursday.


P&O sackings ‘absolutely outrageous’, union boss tells MPs

P&O sackings ‘absolutely outrageous’, union boss tells MPs

P&O sackings ‘absolutely outrageous’, union boss tells MPs

24 March 2022

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said the ferry operator is guilty of ‘flagrant breaches of the law’.


Russia sanctions: Who are the latest entities and individuals to be targeted?

Russia sanctions: Who are the latest entities and individuals to be targeted?

Russia sanctions: Who are the latest entities and individuals to be targeted?

24 March 2022

A notice from the Treasury said 59 entries were added to the UK’s list on Thursday.


Economists warn of stagflation despite strong growth for businesses in March

Economists warn of stagflation despite strong growth for businesses in March

Economists warn of stagflation despite strong growth for businesses in March

24 March 2022

The economy has scored 59.7 so far this month, according to an influential survey.


Taoiseach in Brussels for key meeting on Ukraine war

Taoiseach in Brussels for key meeting on Ukraine war

Taoiseach in Brussels for key meeting on Ukraine war

24 March 2022

The gathering of European leaders will also be attended by US President Joe Biden.


May 10 date for state opening of Parliament

May 10 date for state opening of Parliament

May 10 date for state opening of Parliament

24 March 2022

The Queen’s speech will set out the Government’s programme for the coming year.


Parts of Duke of Sussex legal claim documents to remain secret, judge rules

Parts of Duke of Sussex legal claim documents to remain secret, judge rules

Parts of Duke of Sussex legal claim documents to remain secret, judge rules

24 March 2022

Harry is bringing legal action over a decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK.


Child abuse inquiry to begin foster care hearings in May

Child abuse inquiry to begin foster care hearings in May

Child abuse inquiry to begin foster care hearings in May

24 March 2022

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry said that the foster care case study will run for several months.


Morrisons takeover could see prices rise at dozens of petrol stations – watchdog

Morrisons takeover could see prices rise at dozens of petrol stations – watchdog

Morrisons takeover could see prices rise at dozens of petrol stations – watchdog

24 March 2022

The warning comes after a recent surge in the price of petrol and diesel.


Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace to go on show in Edinburgh

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace to go on show in Edinburgh

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace to go on show in Edinburgh

24 March 2022

The exhibition at the Palace of Holyroodhouse will run from March to September.


People urged not to dismiss coughs and fever as Covid amid rise in TB cases

People urged not to dismiss coughs and fever as Covid amid rise in TB cases

People urged not to dismiss coughs and fever as Covid amid rise in TB cases

24 March 2022

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person.


Five fully-electric HGVs join Amazon fleet

Five fully-electric HGVs join Amazon fleet

Five fully-electric HGVs join Amazon fleet

24 March 2022

The delivery giant said move is an important milestone towards its net-zero goal.


Johnson hints at more help to ease cost-of-living crisis

Johnson hints at more help to ease cost-of-living crisis

Johnson hints at more help to ease cost-of-living crisis

24 March 2022

The PM said the squeeze on household finances is the single biggest problem the Government has to fix.


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