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Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’

Nicola Sturgeon: I attended memorial service ‘while still having a miscarriage’

The First Minister spoke of her traumatic experience when she appeared on Loose Women.

Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader

Sturgeon: I have never doubted decision to quit as First Minister and SNP leader

Nicola Sturgeon said however that the SNP is in a ‘difficult’ position in the wake of her resignation.

Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

Police save six tiny puppies who were being thrown away in plastic bag

Officers spotted a man acting suspiciously and found the five-day old cocker spaniels in a plastic shopping bag.

Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls

Terrorist jailed alongside Fishmongers’ Hall killer can be freed despite recalls

Mohammed Chowdhury was part of an al Qaida-inspired group sentenced in 2012 for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange.

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

RMT members at Network Rail accept offer to end dispute

The union said the deal includes an uplift on salaries of between 14.4% for the lowest paid grades to 9.2% for the highest paid.

Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract

Government accused of ‘rewarding failure’ over new Avanti West Coast contract

The operator has struggled with reliability and punctuality during parts of the past year.

DUP to oppose Government in first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

DUP to oppose Government in first vote on Windsor Framework Brexit deal

Party officers met on Monday and unanimously agreed to vote against the so-called Stormont brake mechanism.

ICC demands Russia ‘return’ children to Ukraine as justice ministers meet in UK

ICC demands Russia ‘return’ children to Ukraine as justice ministers meet in UK

The ICC has issued a warrant for Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s arrest.

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

Rupert Murdoch to marry for fifth time after engagement to Ann Lesley Smith

The wedding is set for late summer and the couple will split their time between California, the UK, Montana and New York.

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

No 10 warns Johnson allies against portraying inquiry as ‘witch hunt’

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman defended the Privileges Committee investigation.

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

Asthma and Lung UK looked at deaths and hospital admissions for people suffering conditions such as asthma and pneumonia.

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

Tell Vladimir Putin to end Ukraine ‘atrocities’, No 10 urges China’s Xi Jinping

The Chinese leader arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Monday.

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Window of opportunity to preserve liveable climate rapidly closing, says IPCC

Extreme heat is already killing people around the world while increasing disease, displacement and loss of livelihood and culture, scientists say.

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Man charged over fatal dog attack on pensioner

Darren Pritchard will appear at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

Supreme Court finds analysis of Patrick Quirke’s computer was ‘unlawful’

An examination of the computer revealed information which was relied on by the prosecution.

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Fears mount over ‘inevitable’ UK job losses at Credit Suisse after UBS takeover

Swiss bank UBS said it plans to run down the investment bank division of Credit Suisse as part of its merger plans.

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

Bank shares slide as Credit Suisse rescue takeover shakes traders

The FTSE 100 dropped by almost 2% to its lowest since November on Monday but recovered back to positive territory during a choppy session.

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Minimum unit pricing for alcohol linked to ‘significant’ reduction in deaths

Research published in The Lancet suggested 156 deaths a year in Scotland have been saved by the policy.

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

Boris Johnson and the Privileges Committee: Here’s what you need to know

The former prime minister is expected to offer a robust defence when he appears before MPs to give evidence.

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

National Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering colour photographer

The exhibition will showcase the range of sitters who Yevonde photographed, from the royal family to film stars.

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