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Yousaf launches 10-year plan to see food sector thrive on Brexit anniversary

Yousaf launches 10-year plan to see food sector thrive on Brexit anniversary

The strategy aims to see turnover for the sector increase by 25% by 2028.

Preventing poor health, use of tech and local care ‘key’ to NHS’ future, advisory group says

Preventing poor health, use of tech and local care ‘key’ to NHS’ future, advisory group says

NHS Assembly’s report includes responses from more than 700 organisations and patient groups.

What do the mortgage measures agreed on Friday mean for struggling borrowers?

What do the mortgage measures agreed on Friday mean for struggling borrowers?

Extra help has been announced for struggling mortgage borrowers, following a meeting between Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and banks.

Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship

Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship

Edinburgh City Council is contesting plans for the MS Victoria, docked in Leith.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe given standing ovation at Glastonbury Festival

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe given standing ovation at Glastonbury Festival

Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe appeared emotional as she described seeing a picture of Glastonbury support for her while in an Iranian prison in 2019.

Steve Brine becomes latest MP planning to step down at next election

Steve Brine becomes latest MP planning to step down at next election

The senior MP has represented Winchester since 2010 and is the chairman of the Commons health and social care committee.

Council leader and deputy leader to appear in court after fraud investigation

Council leader and deputy leader to appear in court after fraud investigation

Jason Zadrozny and Thomas Hollis will appear in court in Nottingham next month.

Claim received for £55m EuroMillions jackpot win

Claim received for £55m EuroMillions jackpot win

It is the second time a UK ticketholder has won the jackpot this month.

Co-founder defends Titanic expeditions company after deadly vessel implosion

Co-founder defends Titanic expeditions company after deadly vessel implosion

OceanGate Expeditions’ co-founder Guillermo Sohnlein said regulations for Titanic wreckage visits are ‘tricky to navigate’.

Matt Ratana death was ‘catalyst’ for new search measures across Met Police

Matt Ratana death was ‘catalyst’ for new search measures across Met Police

Sgt Ratana, 54, died of a chest wound after being hit by two bullets at Croydon’s Windmill Road custody block in the early hours of September 25 2020.

High Court judge turned down bid for jurors to visit Matt Ratana murder scene

High Court judge turned down bid for jurors to visit Matt Ratana murder scene

Louis De Zoysa’s lawyers said jurors should have been taken to see the ‘claustrophobic’ cell block where he shot Sgt Ratana and then himself.

People smuggler pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants

People smuggler pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants

The migrants were found dead in the container which had been transported by ferry from Zeebrugge in Belgium to Purfleet early on October 23 2019.

CCTV and body cam footage charted how custody block killer hid gun from police

CCTV and body cam footage charted how custody block killer hid gun from police

Louis De Zoysa shot Sgt Matt Ratana after covertly removing a pre-loaded revolver from a holster while in the rear of a police van.

Heat health warning issued as temperatures soar for Glastonbury weekend

Heat health warning issued as temperatures soar for Glastonbury weekend

Rain is also forecast to sweep in over some areas.

Maintenance worker accused of hospital attack

Maintenance worker accused of hospital attack

Matteo Bottarelli, 43, was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey.

Croydon police station gunman found guilty of custody sergeant’s murder

Croydon police station gunman found guilty of custody sergeant’s murder

Louis De Zoysa faces a mandatory life sentence after jurors rejected his claim of diminished responsibility.

Heathrow Airport security officers dispute ends with new pay deal

Heathrow Airport security officers dispute ends with new pay deal

Strike action planned throughout the summer by more than 2,000 security officers at Heathrow has been averted after the new improved pay offer.

Judge brands fishing licence decision unlawful in win for marine charity

Judge brands fishing licence decision unlawful in win for marine charity

Open Seas sought a judicial review of Marine Scotland’s decision involving fishing vessels dragging nets along the seabed.

Sensors on shop trolleys that detect irregular heartbeat ‘could save lives’

Sensors on shop trolleys that detect irregular heartbeat ‘could save lives’

Research by UK scientists identified people who were unaware that they had the condition who went on to see a cardiologist.

Life term for man who killed niece of Tommy Cooper

Life term for man who killed niece of Tommy Cooper

Tony King must serve at least 22 years and 182 days.

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