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Human memories ‘are unreliable because of tendency for complete storylines’

Human memories ‘are unreliable because of tendency for complete storylines’

People prefer stories with a clear beginning, middle and end, scientists said.

Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more

Tory MPs warn pursuit of ‘cultish’ eco-policies could see customers paying more

The criticism came as the House of Commons was considering the Government’s flagship Energy Bill.

Woman and two children killed in Yorkshire crash identified as Ukrainian family

Woman and two children killed in Yorkshire crash identified as Ukrainian family

Daria Bartienieva, 35, her son, Ihor Bartienieva, six, and stepdaughter, Anastasiia Bartienieva 15, were killed in a collision on the A61.

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Some councils have not yet provided figures.

Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m

Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m

The Diamond Light Source, which is 10,000 times more powerful than a traditional microscope, has made ground-breaking health discoveries.

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

British Challenger 2 tank ‘destroyed in Ukraine’ – defence source

Footage circulating on social media shows a Challenger 2 tank billowing with smoke by the side of a road.

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

Yousaf plans are a ‘timid step forward’ on tackling poverty, says charity

The First Minister laid out his first Programme for Government on Tuesday.

Ten people taken to hospital following bus and car crash

Ten people taken to hospital following bus and car crash

The collision on the Cleddau Bridge in Pembroke Dock left one of the drivers trapped.

BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

BBC apologises for ‘errors’ in Diana interview disclosure

Diana’s brother Earl Spencer was even called to give evidence on Tuesday.

Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

Key questions answered on Government plans to relax onshore wind planning rules

A Government statement said planning rules will be ‘streamlined’ to allow onshore wind projects to be approved more quickly.

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

Humza Yousaf has 14 Bills planned in first Programme for Government

The programme outlines the legislation ministers plan to bring forward over the court of the coming year at Holyrood.

First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

First anniversary of death of Queen Elizabeth II: A life dedicated to royal duty

The late Queen had reigned for 70 years, seven months and two days when she died aged 96 on September 8 2022.

Onshore wind planning changes only a ‘slight softening at the edges’

Onshore wind planning changes only a ‘slight softening at the edges’

Development will be made easier, the Government has said, as it tells councils not to give too much weight to a vocal minority in opposition.

List of schools affected by concrete safety fears

List of schools affected by concrete safety fears

The Department for Education has said a full list of affected schools will be published this week.

Meagre UK economic growth to ‘feel a lot’ like recession for Britons, BCC says

Meagre UK economic growth to ‘feel a lot’ like recession for Britons, BCC says

The UK economy is on course to eke out growth of 0.4% over 2023, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) predicted.

Driver trapped following collision between bus and car

Driver trapped following collision between bus and car

The Mid and West Wales Fire Service said the emergency services responded at 2.19pm on Tuesday to the incident in Pembroke Dock.

Family pay tribute to man killed in Coventry collision

Family pay tribute to man killed in Coventry collision

Leo Moran died after being hit by a vehicle in Gosford Street on Sunday morning.

Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

Scottish Government to consult over potential ban on single-use vapes

A ban on the products would require an exemption to the UK-wide Internal Market Act.

Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison

Laughing gas to be banned by end of 2023 – with users facing two years in prison

Secondary legislation has been brought forward on Tuesday which will control nitrous oxide as a class C substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

Yousaf sets sights on ‘scourge of poverty’ as he outlines Government’s plans

The Scottish First Minister revealed the Programme for Government as Holyrood returned after the summer recess.

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