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Hardline refusal of Indyref2 could ‘provoke’ break-up of UK, Sir John Major says

Hardline refusal of Indyref2 could ‘provoke’ break-up of UK, Sir John Major says

Hardline refusal of Indyref2 could ‘provoke’ break-up of UK, Sir John Major says

27 March 2021

The Conservative former prime minister issued a warning to Boris Johnson.


SNP: Kenny MacAskill’s move to Alba Party is a relief

SNP: Kenny MacAskill’s move to Alba Party is a relief

SNP: Kenny MacAskill’s move to Alba Party is a relief

27 March 2021

The former justice secretary is arguably the biggest name to defect from the SNP to former leader Alex Salmond’s new pro-independence party.


Duchess of Cambridge launches photographic book illustrating pandemic

Duchess of Cambridge launches photographic book illustrating pandemic

Duchess of Cambridge launches photographic book illustrating pandemic

27 March 2021

Hold Still: A Portrait Of Our Nation In 2020 contains 100 images from the past year.


Sturgeon: Alex Salmond’s return raises significant questions

Sturgeon: Alex Salmond’s return raises significant questions

Sturgeon: Alex Salmond’s return raises significant questions

27 March 2021

The former SNP leader confirmed he will be standing for the Alba Party in May’s Scottish Parliament election.


Tory leader seeks talks with rivals after Salmond’s new party ‘changes’ election

Tory leader seeks talks with rivals after Salmond’s new party ‘changes’ election

Tory leader seeks talks with rivals after Salmond’s new party ‘changes’ election

27 March 2021

Douglas Ross said the Alba Party has ‘changed the nature of this campaign’.


Johnson hosts MPs sanctioned by China in Downing Street display of support

Johnson hosts MPs sanctioned by China in Downing Street display of support

Johnson hosts MPs sanctioned by China in Downing Street display of support

27 March 2021

Nine Britons have been banned from entering China or Hong Kong in retaliatory moves by Beijing.


PM sees ‘nothing in the data’ to halt easing of coronavirus lockdown

PM sees ‘nothing in the data’ to halt easing of coronavirus lockdown

PM sees ‘nothing in the data’ to halt easing of coronavirus lockdown

27 March 2021

The Prime Minister acknowledged cases could again spiral as restrictions are relaxed.


Young navy officer inspired by grandfathers who served on opposite sides

Young navy officer inspired by grandfathers who served on opposite sides

Young navy officer inspired by grandfathers who served on opposite sides

27 March 2021

Sub Lieutenant Ben Hoffmeister, 23, from Oxford, is following in the footsteps of the two men in pursuing a life at sea.


Free rapid tests for employees to be extended as lockdown is eased

Free rapid tests for employees to be extended as lockdown is eased

Free rapid tests for employees to be extended as lockdown is eased

27 March 2021

Widespread testing is seen as a key measure to keep Covid-19 under control as the lockdown is eased in England.


Eating disorder charity warns against social media adverts for body-editing apps

Eating disorder charity warns against social media adverts for body-editing apps

Eating disorder charity warns against social media adverts for body-editing apps

27 March 2021

Seed said it has seen a 68% increase in 10–19-year-olds seeking help.


Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 vaccine

Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 vaccine

Arlene Foster receives her first Covid-19 vaccine

27 March 2021

Northern Ireland’s First Minister got an AstraZeneca jab from a GP in her constituency.


New business founder ‘over the moon’ after pandemic forced career switch

New business founder ‘over the moon’ after pandemic forced career switch

New business founder ‘over the moon’ after pandemic forced career switch

27 March 2021

‘It’s been so much fun,’ said Keenan Crowe.


Strictly duo salute charity dancer Irene, 91

Strictly duo salute charity dancer Irene, 91

Strictly duo salute charity dancer Irene, 91

27 March 2021

Irene Slavinski, from Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, is raising money for Help for Heroes in honour of her late husband Peter.


Prime Minister brands violence towards police in Bristol ‘disgraceful’

Prime Minister brands violence towards police in Bristol ‘disgraceful’

Prime Minister brands violence towards police in Bristol ‘disgraceful’

27 March 2021

Home Secretary Priti Patel said it was clear that ‘thugs’ had been intent on causing trouble at a demonstration in the city.


Unfettered international travel ‘risks undoing vaccine progress’

Unfettered international travel ‘risks undoing vaccine progress’

Unfettered international travel ‘risks undoing vaccine progress’

27 March 2021

Dr Mike Tildesley, a member of the Spi-M modelling group which advises the Government, has said airport testing needs to be ‘much more efficient’.


Wagamama to reopen around half its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12

Wagamama to reopen around half its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12

Wagamama to reopen around half its restaurants for outdoor dining on April 12

27 March 2021

The noodle and katsu chain revealed that 72 of its eateries will be able to open for al fresco dining from April 12.


Wagamama: Full list of restaurants to reopen for al fresco dining

Wagamama: Full list of restaurants to reopen for al fresco dining

Wagamama: Full list of restaurants to reopen for al fresco dining

27 March 2021

The chain is set to reopen its remaining sites for indoor dining when restrictions are eased further on May 17.


Chancellor must use ‘more measured language’ around reopenings, scientist warns

Chancellor must use ‘more measured language’ around reopenings, scientist warns

Chancellor must use ‘more measured language’ around reopenings, scientist warns

27 March 2021

Dr Mike Tildesley responded to Rishi Sunak urging people to ‘get out there’ when hospitality reopens.


Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in west London

Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in west London

Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in west London

27 March 2021

Renato Geci, 21, died after being found seriously injured in Hounslow.


Ten arrested amid violence at third Kill the Bill demonstration in Bristol

Ten arrested amid violence at third Kill the Bill demonstration in Bristol

Ten arrested amid violence at third Kill the Bill demonstration in Bristol

27 March 2021

More than 1,000 people protested against the Government’s new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.


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