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Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote.

Home Secretary tours potential migrant housing in Rwanda

Home Secretary tours potential migrant housing in Rwanda

Suella Braverman said the Rwanda scheme ‘will act as a powerful deterrent against dangerous and illegal journeys’.

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Peter Murrell is reportedly facing demands from members of the party’s ruling body to set a date for his departure.

Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

The alert will cause a loud siren to sound on people’s phone during the UK-wide test.

Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal

Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch was on a picket line at central London’s Euston station.

Stone of Destiny shouldn’t go to Westminster for coronation – Ian Hamilton’s son

Stone of Destiny shouldn’t go to Westminster for coronation – Ian Hamilton’s son

Ian Hamilton removed the historic stone alongside a group of students in 1950.

Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

Henry Hendron, 42, represented high-profile figures including former culture secretary Nadine Dorries.

Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

The Metropolitan Police has detained five people in connection with the murder of Kai McGinley in Erith on February 9.

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Mr Biden said Mr Putin had ‘clearly committed war crimes’.

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

The children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind the King and Queen Consort as they leave Westminster Abbey.

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

The children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind the King and Queen Consort as they leave Westminster Abbey.

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

The children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind the King and Queen Consort as they leave Westminster Abbey.

Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row

Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row

The broadcaster was told to step back from hosting Match Of The Day following a row over impartiality.

Gary Lineker shares image in BBC studio as he returns to football coverage

Gary Lineker shares image in BBC studio as he returns to football coverage

The broadcaster was told to step back from hosting Match Of The Day following a row over impartiality.

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

The Lib Dem leader will say Britain must rebuild relations with Brussels if the economy is to prosper.

Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP

Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP

Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to U-turn on the decision to scrap the £400 energy rebate.

Impact of roadkill ‘more shocking’ than previously thought – scientists

Impact of roadkill ‘more shocking’ than previously thought – scientists

Roadkill was found to be the most common cause of death in almost a third of all 150 animals populations studied worldwide.

What the papers say – March 18

What the papers say – March 18

Saturday’s front pages lead with a variety of stories but several feature the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards.

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Football fans and families travelling to weekend leisure events will be among those affected by the RMT action.

Broadcaster Jon Snow says he ‘hasn’t found age relevant’ to late fatherhood

Broadcaster Jon Snow says he ‘hasn’t found age relevant’ to late fatherhood

The veteran journalist and broadcaster, 75, said following the birth of his third child, ‘life felt complete’.

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