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Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

26 October 2023

He was speaking after inquiry counsel Jamie Dawson KC said correspondence requested from the Scottish Government is still awaited.


Species reintroduction ‘not a priority’ for Government

Species reintroduction ‘not a priority’ for Government

Species reintroduction ‘not a priority’ for Government

26 October 2023

MPs and conservationists said it will be difficult to help nature recover without returning animals and plants to their natural environment.


ScottishPower reports earnings jump as Ofgem allows companies to recover losses

ScottishPower reports earnings jump as Ofgem allows companies to recover losses

ScottishPower reports earnings jump as Ofgem allows companies to recover losses

26 October 2023

The energy firm said it had 4.6 million customers at the end of September, unchanged from March.


Sanctioned billionaire loses High Court challenge over upkeep of mansion

Sanctioned billionaire loses High Court challenge over upkeep of mansion

Sanctioned billionaire loses High Court challenge over upkeep of mansion

26 October 2023

Mikhail Fridman had financial assets frozen by the UK Government after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Wilko products to return to high street in The Range stores

Wilko products to return to high street in The Range stores

Wilko products to return to high street in The Range stores

26 October 2023

It comes after the discount retailer shut its final shop earlier this month after collapsing into administration.


Abba star warns of AI ‘challenge’ as music royalties bounce back post-pandemic

Abba star warns of AI ‘challenge’ as music royalties bounce back post-pandemic

Abba star warns of AI ‘challenge’ as music royalties bounce back post-pandemic

26 October 2023

The income paid to creators for uses of their music has seen a growth of 28% from 2021 to 2022, according to CISAC annual report.


Legal first as woman guilty of aiding FGM of British girl abroad

Legal first as woman guilty of aiding FGM of British girl abroad

Legal first as woman guilty of aiding FGM of British girl abroad

26 October 2023

The crime only came to light years later when the girl was aged 16 and confided in her English teacher at school.


Noel Clarke faced ‘trial by media’ over misconduct allegations, High Court told

Noel Clarke faced ‘trial by media’ over misconduct allegations, High Court told

Noel Clarke faced ‘trial by media’ over misconduct allegations, High Court told

26 October 2023

The actor and producer is suing the publisher of The Guardian newspaper for libel.


What are the benefits and risks of frontier AI?

What are the benefits and risks of frontier AI?

What are the benefits and risks of frontier AI?

26 October 2023

Rishi Sunak has laid out the Government’s evaluation of artificial intelligence ahead of its safety summit next week.


Man who bought gun and searched Dunblane massacre online jailed

Man who bought gun and searched Dunblane massacre online jailed

Man who bought gun and searched Dunblane massacre online jailed

26 October 2023

James Maxwell, 28, from Leven in Fife, admitted six charges last month and was sentenced on Thursday.


Wiltshire Police reviewing domestic violence disclosures under Clare’s Law

Wiltshire Police reviewing domestic violence disclosures under Clare’s Law

Wiltshire Police reviewing domestic violence disclosures under Clare’s Law

26 October 2023

The force is assessing 3,500 applications made between April 2015 and August 2023.


UK Border Force in position to help get Britons out of Gaza, PM reveals

UK Border Force in position to help get Britons out of Gaza, PM reveals

UK Border Force in position to help get Britons out of Gaza, PM reveals

26 October 2023

It comes after Israeli military conducted a brief ground raid into northern Gaza overnight into Thursday.


More than 100 councils join emergency summit over temporary accommodation crisis

More than 100 councils join emergency summit over temporary accommodation crisis

More than 100 councils join emergency summit over temporary accommodation crisis

26 October 2023

They will urge the Government to act ahead of the Autumn Statement.


Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr confirm release date for new Beatles song

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr confirm release date for new Beatles song

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr confirm release date for new Beatles song

26 October 2023

A 12-minute documentary will be released with the new song.


Postal workers vote to strike in row over staff dismissals

Postal workers vote to strike in row over staff dismissals

Postal workers vote to strike in row over staff dismissals

26 October 2023

The Communication Workers Union said its members based in the Wirral had backed industrial action by 95% over the ‘petty’ sacking of four workers.


Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson

Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson

Significant gaps still remain in trade border impasse talks – Donaldson

26 October 2023

The DUP leader said he would not put a timetable on any deal with the Government.


Brighton food banks fear closure amid soaring costs and demand, report finds

Brighton food banks fear closure amid soaring costs and demand, report finds

Brighton food banks fear closure amid soaring costs and demand, report finds

26 October 2023

Almost half of the city’s emergency food providers report not having enough money for the year ahead, a survey reveals.


Heathrow increases passenger forecasts after busy summer

Heathrow increases passenger forecasts after busy summer

Heathrow increases passenger forecasts after busy summer

26 October 2023

It came as the airport business saw its losses shrink for the first nine months of 2023.


Joe Kennedy III hails Queen’s as a ‘home away from home’ as he opens SU building

Joe Kennedy III hails Queen’s as a ‘home away from home’ as he opens SU building

Joe Kennedy III hails Queen’s as a ‘home away from home’ as he opens SU building

26 October 2023

The visit came as the US special envoy led a business delegation on a four day visit to Northern Ireland.


TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested ‘on suspicion of perverting course of justice’

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested ‘on suspicion of perverting course of justice’

TikTok prankster Mizzy arrested ‘on suspicion of perverting course of justice’

26 October 2023

The prankster was due to stand trial for other offences but his defence told the court of a ‘very serious’ new allegation.


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