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Council leaders push for reform after ‘short-term’ £500m social care boost confirmed

Council leaders push for reform after ‘short-term’ £500m social care boost confirmed

Communities Secretary Michael Gove has announced extra money for councils following pressure from Tory MPs.

Labour MP apologises after saying PM has ‘blood on hands’ over Israel-Gaza war

Labour MP apologises after saying PM has ‘blood on hands’ over Israel-Gaza war

Tahir Ali was condemned by the Labour leadership after he made the claim during Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons.

‘There was swearing’: Leitch on chat with Sturgeon over advice to avoid parties

‘There was swearing’: Leitch on chat with Sturgeon over advice to avoid parties

The Covid inquiry heard it came after Public Health Scotland urged people to consider postponing their Christmas events in December 2021.

Parents fear gadgets ‘eating into family time and damaging children’s health’

Parents fear gadgets ‘eating into family time and damaging children’s health’

A study by online safety group Internet Matters has found parents have growing concerns about children’s screen time.

Web designer who killed woman in speedboat crash on first date free from prison

Web designer who killed woman in speedboat crash on first date free from prison

Jack Shepherd, now 36, was released from jail in Staffordshire on Tuesday.

Delilah, the oldest gorilla in the UK, dies at Belfast Zoo

Delilah, the oldest gorilla in the UK, dies at Belfast Zoo

The gorilla, which previously featured on the show Animal Magic with Johnny Morris, had been at the zoo for 32 years.

Former subpostmaster’s conviction quashed

Former subpostmaster’s conviction quashed

Robert Thomson was wrongly convicted in 2006 of embezzling money amid the Horizon scandal.

MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding

MP: Drivers should not receive penalty points for sub-30mph speeding

Conservative former minister Kit Malthouse’s Bill calls for a speed awareness course to be the required response to such an offence.

Inquest into killing of man in Co Londonderry in 1986 set to resume next month

Inquest into killing of man in Co Londonderry in 1986 set to resume next month

Francis Bradley, 20, was killed in disputed circumstances near Toomebridge, Co Londonderry, in 1986.

More than one million vehicles built in UK last year

More than one million vehicles built in UK last year

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the industry’s fortunes have been ‘revived’.

Axed Robert Burns manuscript could have put career in jeopardy, says scholar

Axed Robert Burns manuscript could have put career in jeopardy, says scholar

An early version of one of the Bard’s most famous songs has been unearthed in Edinburgh and released to coincide with his birthday this week.

Monk convicted of abusing children describes victims as ‘unhinged’ at inquiry

Monk convicted of abusing children describes victims as ‘unhinged’ at inquiry

Michael Murphy, 90, was convicted in 2003, 2016 and 2021 of physically and sexually abusing boys in his care.

Judge can continue fraud trial without jury, Court of Appeal rules

Judge can continue fraud trial without jury, Court of Appeal rules

Jurors were discharged in a trial involving nine defendants charged with multiple fraud and money laundering offences.

UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threats, says Oxford Vaccine Group director

UK ‘unsafe’ from future pandemic threats, says Oxford Vaccine Group director

Professor Sir Andrew Pollard’s team created the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab during the pandemic.

Sinn Fein says it will use St Patrick’s Day US trip to push for peace

Sinn Fein says it will use St Patrick’s Day US trip to push for peace

Politicians from the island of Ireland traditionally visit the US capital for the March 17 celebrations.

Woman says police officer took advantage when she was ‘vulnerable’

Woman says police officer took advantage when she was ‘vulnerable’

Giving evidence from behind screens, the woman claimed ‘a line was crossed’ when the police officer ‘placed his hand’ on hers.

Scottish Government would not accept Covid was ‘here to stay’, inquiry told

Scottish Government would not accept Covid was ‘here to stay’, inquiry told

Professor Mark Woolhouse also said keeping people indoors was unnecessary, and that schools should have reopened much sooner.

Only 13 extra smart motorway emergency areas are in place, MPs told

Only 13 extra smart motorway emergency areas are in place, MPs told

National Highways chief executive Nick Harris told MPs he is ‘confident’ the planned 150 ERAs will be built as scheduled by the end of the year.

Murder probe police name motorist who died in ‘altercation’ at traffic lights

Murder probe police name motorist who died in ‘altercation’ at traffic lights

The 30-year-old died in hospital following the incident in Didsbury, Manchester.

Royal Mail: Key findings from Ofcom’s review into the postal service

Royal Mail: Key findings from Ofcom’s review into the postal service

Royal Mail could be allowed to cut its letter deliveries to five days a week, or even three, under a series of options announced by Ofcom.

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