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Humza Yousaf: SNP leadership contest should not be restarted

Humza Yousaf: SNP leadership contest should not be restarted

The SNP leadership hopeful also disagreed with proposals put forward by rival candidate Ash Regan which suggested voters be allowed to change votes.

Researchers identify a new taste receptor in flies for alkaline food

Researchers identify a new taste receptor in flies for alkaline food

Scientists suggest their findings could provide a basis for future studies on alkaline taste in other animals.

Labour calls on Tory MPs to vote against pensions tax cut

Labour calls on Tory MPs to vote against pensions tax cut

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt used his Budget to abolish the tax-free limit on pensions savings.

Amazon to axe another 9,000 jobs globally

Amazon to axe another 9,000 jobs globally

The cuts come on top of 18,000 job cuts the business had already announced in January.

Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

Sir David Attenborough plants tree to open woodland in honour of late Queen

The broadcaster described Elizabeth II as a ‘great lover of trees’ as he officially opened the Platinum Jubilee Woodland in Richmond Park.

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

Beavers to be reintroduced in west London to help tackle climate change

Beavers to be reintroduced in west London to help tackle climate change

The animals were once found throughout Britain but were hunted to extinction in the 16th century for their fur, glands and meat

Derby expected to host Great British Railways HQ

Derby expected to host Great British Railways HQ

The East Midlands city will be confirmed as the home of new public sector body Great British Railways.

Radio Aryan host on trial over ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

Radio Aryan host on trial over ‘racist and antisemitic’ podcasts

James Allchurch was described as supporter of Adolf Hitler.

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

Johnson’s defence passed to MPs preparing to question him over partygate ‘lies’

The former prime minister’s allies urged the Privileges Committee to publish the evidence ‘as soon as possible’.

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

West Midlands Police are urging Shazad Hussain to contact officers.

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.

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