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Michael Gove: Blocking Scottish gender law was ‘wise and proportionate’

Michael Gove: Blocking Scottish gender law was ‘wise and proportionate’

The Communities Secretary said the Scottish Government’s plans to reform gender recognition laws had been ‘folly’.

James Webb Space Telescope spots scorching swirling clouds on remote planet

James Webb Space Telescope spots scorching swirling clouds on remote planet

The researchers also made clear detections of water, methane and carbon monoxide on the planet which orbits two stars.

MPs warn expanding stop and search risks more damage to police-public relations

MPs warn expanding stop and search risks more damage to police-public relations

MPs cited Baroness Casey’s damning review of the Metropolitan Police, which warned that stop and search is reducing the force’s legitimacy.

OBR cautions over ‘fiscal smoke and mirrors’ after Chancellor’s Budget

OBR cautions over ‘fiscal smoke and mirrors’ after Chancellor’s Budget

the Office for Budget Responsibility said Jeremy Hunt only had around £6.5 billion in headroom in order to hit the Government’s fiscal targets.

Sunak’s long-awaited tax statement shows he paid £1m in tax over three years

Sunak’s long-awaited tax statement shows he paid £1m in tax over three years

The Prime Minister released the summary of his taxes at the same time as the media’s attention was trained on Boris Johnson’s partygate hearing.

William thanks British troops for ‘defending our freedoms’ on trip to Poland

William thanks British troops for ‘defending our freedoms’ on trip to Poland

The Prince of Wales met soldiers based an hour’s drive from the Ukrainian border.

Boris Johnson accused of ‘usual tricks of deflection and blaming others’

Boris Johnson accused of ‘usual tricks of deflection and blaming others’

The former PM swore ‘hand on heart, I did not lie to the House’ as the committee hearing got under way.

Son of pensioner set alight pleaded for help saying ‘my dad is on fire’

Son of pensioner set alight pleaded for help saying ‘my dad is on fire’

The victim is in stable condition in hospital but with severe burns to his face and hands and is unable to open his eyes.

No 10 leaving-do ‘was not a party’, Boris Johnson says

No 10 leaving-do ‘was not a party’, Boris Johnson says

The Metropolitan Police issued fixed penalty notices for the November 2020 gathering for departing communications chief Lee Cain.

Sturgeon’s emotional apology for forced adoption welcomed by campaigners

Sturgeon’s emotional apology for forced adoption welcomed by campaigners

In one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister, she condemned the practice which forced women to give their babies up.

Teenager found guilty of murdering boy in knife attack near school

Teenager found guilty of murdering boy in knife attack near school

A 17-year-old boy, who was 16 at the time, was found guilty of murdering Khayri McLean in Huddersfield.

Sunak sees off Tory rebels over his new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

Sunak sees off Tory rebels over his new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

Just 22 Tory rebels – including Boris Johnson and Liz Truss – voted against the measure in the Commons.

Johnson says his rule-breaking birthday gathering was ‘necessary for work’

Johnson says his rule-breaking birthday gathering was ‘necessary for work’

Boris Johnson said he was joined by his wife and son as well as a ‘contractor who was working in the building’.

Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

Johnson sparks Cummings spat with criticism of ex-aide at Privileges Committee

Former prime minister Boris Johnson insisted that any claims by Dominic Cummings, his former top official, could not be relied upon.

Insurer wins court fight over refusal to pay for Second World War bomb damage

Insurer wins court fight over refusal to pay for Second World War bomb damage

Allianz won its case against the University of Exeter at the High Court.

Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP

Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP

MP Claudia Webbe said she was ‘absolutely devastated’ by the abuse she received.

Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

Multiple injuries as ship tips over in dry dock

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 21 people are in hospital and 12 were treated at the scene.

FTSE fell faster in past three weeks than at start of financial crisis

FTSE fell faster in past three weeks than at start of financial crisis

Fears of a banking crisis have seen the FTSE 100 tumble 8% in just 21 days.

Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

Sturgeon fights back tears to offer ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions

The statement was one of her final acts as Scottish First Minister.

Afghanistan Inquiry: Why has a probe been launched and what will it involve?

Afghanistan Inquiry: Why has a probe been launched and what will it involve?

The inquiry was officially launched by chairman Lord Justice Haddon-Cave on Wednesday.

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