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Regan apologises ‘on behalf of SNP’ to Highlands over A9

Regan apologises ‘on behalf of SNP’ to Highlands over A9

The latest delay, Ash Regan said, was a ‘total drop of the ball’.

Lockdown worsened survival rates for most aggressive cancers, study shows

Lockdown worsened survival rates for most aggressive cancers, study shows

Researchers said the study is one of the first to examine the survival impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on patients.

Trust in government hits record low as 75% polled say UK is heading wrong way

Trust in government hits record low as 75% polled say UK is heading wrong way

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found widespread pessimism about the state of Britain and an increasing lack of faith in politicians.

Loneliness a ‘key factor’ in why new mothers feel depressed

Loneliness a ‘key factor’ in why new mothers feel depressed

Around one in six pregnant women and one in five new mothers experience depression.

Tax hikes or spending squeeze needed to end public sector pay disputes – IFS

Tax hikes or spending squeeze needed to end public sector pay disputes – IFS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the Chancellor may look to offer one-off pay awards and could consider extending energy support in the Budget.

UB40 visit ‘phenomenal’ school where their music is on the curriculum

UB40 visit ‘phenomenal’ school where their music is on the curriculum

The band-mates were treated to renditions of their hit tracks Higher Ground and Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.

Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

Nude figure with hinged phallus to be sold at auction

Paul Shepheard, 69, was at a detector rally in Haconby, Lincolnshire in 2022 when he made the find in a stubble field.

King criticised for ‘constitutionally unwise’ tea with EU boss after Brexit deal

King criticised for ‘constitutionally unwise’ tea with EU boss after Brexit deal

Baroness Arlene Foster called the move ‘tone deaf’.

In Pictures: Ground-breaking former Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

In Pictures: Ground-breaking former Commons speaker Betty Boothroyd

Current Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to her as ‘one of a kind’.

Pupils studying International Baccalaureate can use ChatGPT in essays

Pupils studying International Baccalaureate can use ChatGPT in essays

The qualification body will not ban students from using the AI chatbot as long as they do not try to pass work off as their own.

Betty Boothroyd: Affable former dancer who became first female Commons speaker

Betty Boothroyd: Affable former dancer who became first female Commons speaker

She could defuse a dangerous or tense situation in the Chamber, and transform the snarls of MPs into gusts of laughter.

Rising number of children under 11 calling support line due to loneliness

Rising number of children under 11 calling support line due to loneliness

Childline also said its service is contacted 15 times a day on average by children struggling with loneliness.

British households buying less food or skipping meals as cost pressures bite

British households buying less food or skipping meals as cost pressures bite

Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the rising cost of living has left some households struggling to afford to eat.

‘One of a kind’ Betty Boothroyd, first woman Commons Speaker, dies

‘One of a kind’ Betty Boothroyd, first woman Commons Speaker, dies

She became the first woman to be elected Speaker in its 700-year history in April 1992.

Starmer: Migration is not the answer to all our problems

Starmer: Migration is not the answer to all our problems

The Labour leader said his party’s growth model involved fixing the ‘skills problem’ to tackle labour shortages.

Migration policies failing both families and society, says Lords committee

Migration policies failing both families and society, says Lords committee

A committee called on the Government to make the process for bringing family members to the UK ‘straight forward, affordable, transparent, and fair’.

Stormzy’s #Merky Books announces line-up for literary festival

Stormzy’s #Merky Books announces line-up for literary festival

Tickets to the two-day event in April will be free.

King to host Ursula von der Leyen in controversial meeting after Brexit deal

King to host Ursula von der Leyen in controversial meeting after Brexit deal

Their late tea will come after the EU chief signs a deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Man who died after being found unresponsive with woman in park named by police

Man who died after being found unresponsive with woman in park named by police

His family said he was a ‘beloved son, brother, dad, partner and friend’.

Woman appears in court accused of Grenfell Tower fraud claims

Woman appears in court accused of Grenfell Tower fraud claims

Salma Said, 48, allegedly said she was a ‘resident’ of the high-rise block of flats on the night of the fire in June 2017 which killed 72 people.

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