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Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

‘Huge amount of support’ for LGBTQ choir as they celebrate Eurovision

‘Huge amount of support’ for LGBTQ choir as they celebrate Eurovision

The choir sang their own arrangements of songs by Abba and Lady Gaga to celebrate Eurovision.

Bridgen sues Hancock over claims tweet was ‘antisemitic’

Bridgen sues Hancock over claims tweet was ‘antisemitic’

A spokesman for the former health secretary described the North West Leicestershire MP’s legal action as a ‘pathetic publicity stunt’.

Sunak urged to ‘stand firm’ on whisky duty increase

Sunak urged to ‘stand firm’ on whisky duty increase

The Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems said the tax hike should be a starting point for improving public health.

Treasury appoints Sam Beckett as chief economic adviser

Treasury appoints Sam Beckett as chief economic adviser

Ms Beckett has more than 25 years’ experience at the ONS, Treasury, BEIS and the Cabinet Office.

UK will continue to be hit by rain, thunderstorms and hail amid yellow warning

UK will continue to be hit by rain, thunderstorms and hail amid yellow warning

Travel could be disrupted and buildings damaged by lightning strikes, the Met Office said.

Oxford students to be offered ‘welfare resources’ during Kathleen Stock talk

Oxford students to be offered ‘welfare resources’ during Kathleen Stock talk

The Oxford University LGBTQ+ society is due to stage a protest outside the talk by the academic over her views on gender identity.

Tabloid publisher apologises to Harry over unlawful information gathering

Tabloid publisher apologises to Harry over unlawful information gathering

Several high-profile figures, including the Duke of Sussex, are bringing damages claims against Mirror Group Newspapers.

Equinor offices targeted by climate protesters over Rosebank oil field

Equinor offices targeted by climate protesters over Rosebank oil field

The Norwegian company is waiting for UK Government approval to begin extracting up to 500 million barrels of oil from the North Atlantic.

Britons book up summer holidays as prices surge by a quarter, Tui says

Britons book up summer holidays as prices surge by a quarter, Tui says

The holiday firm said summer bookings are up by 13% compared with last year as holiday-goers will jet off to Spain, Greece and Turkey.

Bridgen resists calls for by-election after move to Reclaim

Bridgen resists calls for by-election after move to Reclaim

Andrew Bridgen formally announced he was joining the Reclaim Party following his expulsion from the Conservatives.

Met Police apologises to murdered PI’s family after documents discovered

Met Police apologises to murdered PI’s family after documents discovered

Documents relevant to the inquiry into Daniel Morgan’s death were discovered in a locked cabinet that had not been used for a number of years.

Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report

Buyers seeking smaller and more affordable homes, property professionals report

Buyer demand remains subdued in the face of relatively high borrowing costs, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said.

MPs to scrutinise Met’s handling of republican protests over coronation weekend

MPs to scrutinise Met’s handling of republican protests over coronation weekend

Home Affairs Committee chairwoman Dame Diana Johnson said there are ‘real questions’ to be asked about the practical application of the law.

Households in temporary accommodation at highest level in almost 20 years

Households in temporary accommodation at highest level in almost 20 years

The number of households with children in temporary accommodation rose by 6.6% on the 2021 figure, to 62,410.

Man to face trial accused of murdering delivery driver

Man to face trial accused of murdering delivery driver

Christopher Elgifari, 31, appeared before Newport Crown Court accused of killing Mark Lang.

Tesco follows Sainsbury’s to cut prices of own-brand bread and butter

Tesco follows Sainsbury’s to cut prices of own-brand bread and butter

The UK’s biggest supermarket has lowered prices on popular loaves and own-brand salted and unsalted butter.

Treasury Committee expands campaign to encourage banks to boost savings rates

Treasury Committee expands campaign to encourage banks to boost savings rates

The Treasury Committee said it has written to Nationwide Building Society, Santander, TSB and Virgin Money about their easy access savings accounts.

HMRC workers ‘up for the fight’ as they strike over pay

HMRC workers ‘up for the fight’ as they strike over pay

PCS members in East Kilbride and Newcastle are taking targeted action from Wednesday.

‘Staggering number of adults turning to petty theft’ amid rising food prices

‘Staggering number of adults turning to petty theft’ amid rising food prices

One in 10 younger adults – and one in 25 overall – admits having stolen items at supermarket self-checkouts over the past year.

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