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SNP facing biggest challenge in 20 years, Sturgeon’s former chief of staff warns

SNP facing biggest challenge in 20 years, Sturgeon’s former chief of staff warns

Liz Lloyd urged First Minister Humza Yousaf to consider changes like a reshuffle to get his general election message across.

Aldi and Lidl cheer record-breaking festive sales

Aldi and Lidl cheer record-breaking festive sales

German discounter Aldi reported sales up 8% in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, while Lidl notched up 12% growth.

Ofsted’s new chief says inspections need to be ‘far more empathetic’

Ofsted’s new chief says inspections need to be ‘far more empathetic’

In December, a coronial inquest found that Ofsted inspections had ‘likely contributed’ to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Sunak praises ‘relentless action’ as Government says asylum backlog is cleared

Sunak praises ‘relentless action’ as Government says asylum backlog is cleared

The Home Office said on Monday that Mr Sunak’s ‘commitment of clearing the legacy asylum backlog has been delivered’.

Terrorism legislation adviser says new laws are needed to combat AI chatbots

Terrorism legislation adviser says new laws are needed to combat AI chatbots

Jonathan Hall KC said he went to online chatbot website character.ai while posing as a member of the public and spoke to several chatbots.

Number of independent vape shops across UK jumps again

Number of independent vape shops across UK jumps again

The country now has a total of 3,573 specialist vape shops, according to the Local Data Company.

‘Worrying’ rise in ambulance running costs

‘Worrying’ rise in ambulance running costs

Fuel and insurance bills have added more than £10 million to the cost of running ambulances in five years.

Chase UK aims for profit in 2025 as digital bank grows ‘rapidly’

Chase UK aims for profit in 2025 as digital bank grows ‘rapidly’

The digital bank, owned by US giant JP Morgan, has amassed more than two million customers since launching in Britain in 2021.

Youngster wins year’s supply of crisps she campaigned to have back on shelves

Youngster wins year’s supply of crisps she campaigned to have back on shelves

Grace, 10, from Edinburgh, wrote to Taylors Snacks managing director to ask him to make haggis and black pepper crisps available all year round.

What the papers say – January 2

What the papers say – January 2

A variety of stories feature across Britain’s front pages.

Civil service needed ‘culture shock’ to tackle asylum backlog, says ex-minister

Civil service needed ‘culture shock’ to tackle asylum backlog, says ex-minister

Robert Jenrick said stronger efforts were required to stop small boat arrivals in the first instance.

UK ‘ready to support Japan’ after major earthquakes, Sunak says

UK ‘ready to support Japan’ after major earthquakes, Sunak says

The Prime Minister said his thoughts were with those impacted by the quakes that had ’caused such terrible damage’.

Pensioner arrested after pedestrian hit by car on New Year’s Day

Pensioner arrested after pedestrian hit by car on New Year’s Day

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries on New Year’s Day after he was hit by a car.

Family of boy, 16, killed in New Year’s Eve Primrose Hill stabbing ‘distraught’

Family of boy, 16, killed in New Year’s Eve Primrose Hill stabbing ‘distraught’

Harry Pitman’s older sister reportedly said his heartbroken mother could not bear to take the dinner he was supposed to eat out of the oven.

Labour announces ‘Tory tax calculator’ ahead of national insurance cut

Labour announces ‘Tory tax calculator’ ahead of national insurance cut

The Opposition party says voters will still be worse off even after the main rate of national insurance is reduced to 10% on January 6.

Murder investigation after ‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ shot dead outside pub

Murder investigation after ‘EuroMillions winner’s ex’ shot dead outside pub

Police Scotland said the fatal shooting in Granton appeared to be a “targeted incident” and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

Woman remanded in custody in UK accused of murdering her children in Colorado

Woman remanded in custody in UK accused of murdering her children in Colorado

Kimberlee Singler’s nine-year-old daughter and seven-year-old son were found dead at a property in the US on December 19.

‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

‘More than 10,000’ performers parade in London for New Year’s Day celebration

Entertainers hailed in 2024 across the city centre during London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

Teenage boy killed in Primrose Hill stabbing on New Year’s Eve named

Teenage boy killed in Primrose Hill stabbing on New Year’s Eve named

Harry Pitman, 16, was fatally stabbed shortly before midnight at the busy viewpoint.

Tributes after two women found dead in house

Tributes after two women found dead in house

A 68-year-old man was arrested after the bodies of Joyce and Karen Wilshaw, aged 91 and 63, were found at their home in Cheadle, Staffordshire.

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