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Author picks up young writer prize for novel about legacy of male violence

Author picks up young writer prize for novel about legacy of male violence

Previous winners of the award, which comes with a £10,000 prize, include Normal People author Sally Rooney and Surge poet Jay Bernard.

Former Dreamboys boss who tried to kill wife dies in prison

Former Dreamboys boss who tried to kill wife dies in prison

David Richards, 42, was sentenced to 27 years behind bars in January.

Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

Third teaching union in Scotland votes to accept improved pay deal

Holyrood Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the threat of further strike action in schools had been lifted after the NASUWT ballot.

What we know and what has been rumoured to be in the Budget

What we know and what has been rumoured to be in the Budget

Jeremy Hunt is due to give his first Budget speech on Wednesday but many details have already been briefed.

£250 million sewage penalties too high, says Environment Agency chairman

£250 million sewage penalties too high, says Environment Agency chairman

Alan Lovell said £10-25 million would be more appropriate and would still hurt water companies.

Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

One patient had to wait for almost an entire day outside of a hospital.

Starmer and Biden could share ‘progressive moment’, says Labour

Starmer and Biden could share ‘progressive moment’, says Labour

Labour and US President Joe Biden can share a ‘progressive moment’ if the party wins the next election, David Lammy will argue in a visit to the US.

Solve mental health crisis, Sarwar urges SNP candidates

Solve mental health crisis, Sarwar urges SNP candidates

The Scottish Labour leader urged the three candidates to succeed Nicola Sturgeon to make mental health a ‘top priority’.

Prosecutors: Harvey Weinstein will not be retried on US sexual assault charges

Prosecutors: Harvey Weinstein will not be retried on US sexual assault charges

The movie mogul was sentenced to 16 years in prison last month after a trial in Los Angeles.

Gove names and shames builders who have not signed post-Grenfell safety contract

Gove names and shames builders who have not signed post-Grenfell safety contract

The Communities Secretary called out the firms who have failed to sign up to an agreement to address unsafe cladding issues

Queen’s University workers set for two-day strike over pay and pensions

Queen’s University workers set for two-day strike over pay and pensions

The University and College Union and Unite strike action will take place at Queen’s on Wednesday and Thursday.

Ofgem takes action against suppliers which have ‘failed to follow the rules’

Ofgem takes action against suppliers which have ‘failed to follow the rules’

The energy regulator said that it had examined whether suppliers were living up to their duties towards businesses.

Resident blasts ‘motorheads’ who visit Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm shop

Resident blasts ‘motorheads’ who visit Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat farm shop

Clarkson is also challenging the council’s move to shut down his restaurant on the same plot of land.

Woman accused of stabbing partner to death ‘heard voice in her head’, trial told

Woman accused of stabbing partner to death ‘heard voice in her head’, trial told

Teacher Fiona Beal allegedly killed Nicholas Billingham, 42, before burying his body in the garden of their Northampton home.

Rishi Sunak’s family ‘reminded of the rules’ after walking dog off the lead

Rishi Sunak’s family ‘reminded of the rules’ after walking dog off the lead

The Prime Minister and his family appeared to be filmed allowing their pet dog Nova to roam freely in Hyde Park.

GP who ran clinic for trans patients awaits ruling after challenging suspension

GP who ran clinic for trans patients awaits ruling after challenging suspension

Helen Webberley, founder of website GenderGP, was found to have committed serious misconduct by a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel.

Chancellor set to deliver ‘back-to-work’ Budget amid push for growth

Chancellor set to deliver ‘back-to-work’ Budget amid push for growth

Jeremy Hunt will promise a growth plan to remove obstacles that stop businesses from investing.

Man murdered partner then sent texts to suggest she had gone away, court told

Man murdered partner then sent texts to suggest she had gone away, court told

Gary Bennett, 37, has denied her murder, and wept in the secure dock as his trial began.

Asylum seekers can widen scope of Rwanda policy appeals, judge rules

Asylum seekers can widen scope of Rwanda policy appeals, judge rules

A group of individuals from countries including Iran, Iraq and Syria are aiming to overturn rulings made by two High Court judges in December.

Bill Clinton to visit Belfast for anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Bill Clinton to visit Belfast for anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

The former US president is to visit the city to attend a conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the historic agreement.

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