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Paedar Phair family devastated by Concepta Leonard killing, inquest hears

Paedar Phair family devastated by Concepta Leonard killing, inquest hears

Separate inquests into the deaths of Paedar Phair and Concepta Leonard are being held.

Scottish deposit return can ‘absolutely’ work without glass, operator insists

Scottish deposit return can ‘absolutely’ work without glass, operator insists

David Harris, chief executive of Circularity Scotland, said there would be ‘a risk to jobs and investment’ if the scheme does not go ahead.

Hancock apologises after breaching MPs’ conduct rules by lobbying standards tsar

Hancock apologises after breaching MPs’ conduct rules by lobbying standards tsar

Former health secretary Matt Hancock made a verbal apology in the Commons after being found to have committed a ‘minor breach’.

‘No easy solution’ to pensions gender gap, minister tells industry gathering

‘No easy solution’ to pensions gender gap, minister tells industry gathering

Pensions Minister Laura Trott said the issue is a ‘multi-faceted problem’ adding ‘when you measure something I do think you tend to focus on it more’.

Police want help finding murder suspect, 17, but warn public not to approach him

Police want help finding murder suspect, 17, but warn public not to approach him

Jayden Gubetini is wanted for questioning after Cameron Bailey was stabbed to death in High Wycombe.

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell pays tribute after wife Elspeth dies

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell pays tribute after wife Elspeth dies

Elspeth Mary Campbell passed away at the couple’s home in Edinburgh.

Man appears in court after protest at Epsom Derby

Man appears in court after protest at Epsom Derby

Ben Newman, 32, appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court, where he pleaded not guilty to causing public nuisance.

Princess Eugenie welcomes baby son Ernest

Princess Eugenie welcomes baby son Ernest

Ernest, a younger sibling for two-year-old August Brooksbank, has been born 13th in line to the throne in the King’s coronation year.

Farmers and creditors of failed online butcher Farmison left £7.3m out of pocket

Farmers and creditors of failed online butcher Farmison left £7.3m out of pocket

The firm was bought out of administration in a deal led by the ex-boss of Asda, but suppliers have been told they are not set to get any money back.

Boots and British Airways among global firms affected by cyber attack

Boots and British Airways among global firms affected by cyber attack

The ‘global issue’ may have exposed personal information, including names, addresses, and banking details.

James Cleverly meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

James Cleverly meets Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

The men discussed topics including Ukraine’s expectations from the upcoming Nato summit in Lithuania.

Tory MP Bob Stewart charged with racially abusing activist

Tory MP Bob Stewart charged with racially abusing activist

The MP for Beckenham in south-east London is alleged to have told Sayed Alwadaei to ‘get stuffed’ and that he is ‘taking money off my country’.

Boris Johnson calls on Government to accelerate levelling-up measures

Boris Johnson calls on Government to accelerate levelling-up measures

The ex-prime minister has urged ministers to address the issues that have made the UK one of the most ‘regionally imbalanced’ major economies.

Labour right to block new North Sea oil and gas, say civil society groups

Labour right to block new North Sea oil and gas, say civil society groups

Sir Keir Starmer has said his party would block all new licences but allow existing projects to continue to the 2050s.

Children’s writing at ‘crisis point’ as enjoyment among pupils drops – report

Children’s writing at ‘crisis point’ as enjoyment among pupils drops – report

The proportion of young people who enjoy writing in their free time declines as they go through the school system, survey finds.

‘Extremely difficult’ for deposit scheme to go ahead without glass – Yousaf

‘Extremely difficult’ for deposit scheme to go ahead without glass – Yousaf

The First Minister also attacked the UK Government’s plans for its own DRS.

Harry had no time ‘safe’ from unlawful information-gathering, court told

Harry had no time ‘safe’ from unlawful information-gathering, court told

The Duke of Sussex claims Mirror Group Newspapers were linked to phone hacking and ‘blagging’.

Brothers who killed sex offender, 85, and left his body in country lane are jailed

Brothers who killed sex offender, 85, and left his body in country lane are jailed

Matthew and Luke Roe beat convicted paedophile Henry Thwaites to death, leaving him with 26 head injuries.

Union brands specialist doctors’ pay exclusion ‘gross injustice’

Union brands specialist doctors’ pay exclusion ‘gross injustice’

The British Medical Association said the Government is refusing to acknowledge the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on doctors.

Nineteen to stand trial accused of trying to stop Scottish Grand National

Nineteen to stand trial accused of trying to stop Scottish Grand National

The group appeared at Ayr Sheriff Court on Monday.

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