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Sunak’s asylum plans a ‘dark day’ for Britain, warns Yousaf

Sunak’s asylum plans a ‘dark day’ for Britain, warns Yousaf

He added that the Scottish Government is ‘proud of the benefits that migrants bring to this country’.

ITV was ‘unable to uncover’ truth of Schofield affair, external review finds

ITV was ‘unable to uncover’ truth of Schofield affair, external review finds

A review has been looking at the circumstances of Phillip Schofield’s This Morning exit after he admitted to a past relationship with a staff member.

‘I’ve only had one’ is most common drink-driving excuse – survey

‘I’ve only had one’ is most common drink-driving excuse – survey

Figures from the Department for Transport show fatalities from drink-drive crashes are at a 12-year high.

Rishi Sunak now almost as unpopular as Conservative Party, poll finds

Rishi Sunak now almost as unpopular as Conservative Party, poll finds

The Prime Minister’s favourability rating has collapsed since the start of the year, according to pollster Ipsos UK.

I’m absolutely haunted by death threat, Labour MP tells Commons

I’m absolutely haunted by death threat, Labour MP tells Commons

Barry Sheerman told how is home ‘is now a fortress’ and he will ‘look behind me all the time’.

Johnson calls partygate portrayals ‘absurd’ as he finishes Covid evidence

Johnson calls partygate portrayals ‘absurd’ as he finishes Covid evidence

The former prime minister said he was not ‘reconciled’ to Covid deaths or thought it wise to ‘let it rip’ in the autumn of 2020.

Partygate: Boris Johnson said ‘we will get through it and come out on top’

Partygate: Boris Johnson said ‘we will get through it and come out on top’

In a message to Cabinet Secretary Simon Case as news emerged of gatherings in Downing Street, the then-PM wrote ‘the whole business is insane’.

Johnson fights back tears as he recalls time in intensive care with Covid-19

Johnson fights back tears as he recalls time in intensive care with Covid-19

The former prime minister gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry on Thursday

Pisa education results ‘not good enough’, Yousaf concedes

Pisa education results ‘not good enough’, Yousaf concedes

But the First Minister rejected opposition suggestions his Government is failing Scotland’s pupils and teachers.

Tier system ‘didn’t work but was worth a try’, Johnson tells Covid inquiry

Tier system ‘didn’t work but was worth a try’, Johnson tells Covid inquiry

The policy saw some parts of the country placed under heavy restrictions in the autumn of 2020, while other regions enjoyed more freedom.

What is the Government’s new Rwanda plan and could it trigger an election?

What is the Government’s new Rwanda plan and could it trigger an election?

Rishi Sunak defended his fresh legislation amid questions about his authority over the Conservative Party.

Painting of leading forensic anthropologist acquired for nation

Painting of leading forensic anthropologist acquired for nation

Unknown Man featuring Professor Dame Sue Black is on display at Portrait in Edinburgh.

Wild birds ‘distinguish between calls made by different African tribes’ – study

Wild birds ‘distinguish between calls made by different African tribes’ – study

Greater honeyguides respond more readily to calls made by certain African tribespeople than those made by a different tribe.

BBC licence fee will rise to £169.50, Culture Secretary confirms

BBC licence fee will rise to £169.50, Culture Secretary confirms

The household payment will increase by less that had been expected, Lucy Frazer said.

Meta begins end-to-end encryption rollout

Meta begins end-to-end encryption rollout

All Facebook and Messenger chats will be encrypted automatically, the company announced.

Small boat crossings: How the nationality of arrivals has changed

Small boat crossings: How the nationality of arrivals has changed

Turks are now one of the most common groups of people arriving in the UK on small boats.

Rail electrification among projects awarded funding to boost connectivity

Rail electrification among projects awarded funding to boost connectivity

Northern Ireland public transport provider Translink has been awarded £3.3 million for a study on electrifying the railway.

Sunak defends Rwanda plan following Jenrick resignation

Sunak defends Rwanda plan following Jenrick resignation

The Prime Minister insisted the new law declaring Rwanda safe would overcome the legal obstacles that have grounded the scheme.

Man in court charged with trying to murder ‘pregnant’ woman

Man in court charged with trying to murder ‘pregnant’ woman

Daniel Mihai Popescu, 28, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Johnson: I did not back ‘let it rip’ Covid strategy in autumn 2020

Johnson: I did not back ‘let it rip’ Covid strategy in autumn 2020

Former prime minister Boris Johnson has said he was not ‘reconciled’ to Covid deaths.

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