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Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

Heatwave may be on the way for parts of UK this week, forecasters say

02 September 2023

Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said ’29C is certainly possible and we may also climb towards 30C’ by midweek.


Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

Yousaf: No plans to close Scottish schools with Raac ‘at this stage’

02 September 2023

The Scottish Government has said 35 schools have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).


First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

First Minister Humza Yousaf marches with thousands of independence supporters

02 September 2023

The Believe In Scotland rally from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood attracted thousands of people.


Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

Charles and Camilla join the Highland crowds at annual Braemar Gathering

02 September 2023

The King sported a new tartan at the event.


Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

Clive Myrie: Windrush scandal ‘an utter disgrace’ that badly affected my family

02 September 2023

He grew up the son of Windrush generation parents from Jamaica.


In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

In Pictures: Royals watch Highland games at Braemar Gathering

02 September 2023

Competitors demonstrate feats of strength, dexterity and stamina as they take part in traditional Scottish sporting events and cultural pursuits.


Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

Time to ‘see the job through’ on halving inflation, Hunt says

02 September 2023

The Chancellor acknowledged household budgets are stretched but insisted the plan to halve inflation ‘is working’.


Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

Cyclist reaches Parliament Square after 3,000-mile ride around Britain

02 September 2023

Kate Strong visited places including Edinburgh, John O’Groats, Glasgow and Liverpool to raise awareness of climate change.


Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

Woman wrongly linked to PSNI on poster fears she has been made a target

02 September 2023

Police have launched an investigation into the incident in Dungiven.


Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

02 September 2023

A deal being negotiated with the company would reportedly secure £1 billion for its Port Talbot steelworks but may lead to thousands of job losses.


Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

Committee to plan permanent memorial to the late Queen

02 September 2023

The independent body will consider Elizabeth II’s life of public service and the causes she supported, and will seek suggestions from the public.


Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

Crash victim Zoey set to fulfil her dream of becoming a teacher, funeral told

02 September 2023

The funeral has taken place of Zoey Coffey – the final victim of a fatal crash in Clonmel which claimed four lives.


Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

Do not use policing as ‘political football’, federation tells Suella Braverman

02 September 2023

The Police Federation of England and Wales responded to the Home Secretary’s announcement that she has ordered a review into ‘police impartiality’.


Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

Margaritaville singer Jimmy Buffett was a treasured entertainer – Elton John

02 September 2023

Buffett earned two Grammy Award nominations.


Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

Government bailout will not solve NI’s financial problems – Chris Heaton-Harris

02 September 2023

The Northern Ireland Secretary was speaking at the British-Irish Association Conference.


Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

Labour pledges to cut school uniform cost by limiting branded items

02 September 2023

The party said it would change existing statutory guidance if it wins the next election.


Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

Online gambling firm In Touch Games has licences to operate in Britain suspended

02 September 2023

The Gambling Commission is carrying out a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005.


‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

‘Some people never forgive Al Fayed for buying their favourite store, Harrods’

02 September 2023

The Egyptian-born businessman who took control of the luxury Knightsbridge department store in 1985, has died aged 94.


Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

Labour plans vote to publish list of schools with collapse-risk concrete

02 September 2023

Ministers are facing calls for transparency over the extent to which reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) is putting buildings at risk.


In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

02 September 2023

The annual match has been played by rival yacht clubs since the 1950s – but only when the tide allows.


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