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New SNP leader at Westminster announces ‘dynamic’ front bench reshuffle

New SNP leader at Westminster announces ‘dynamic’ front bench reshuffle

Stephen Flynn had previously been forced to deny he planned to oust his predecessor Ian Blackford from the job.

Royal Mail staff to stage fresh strike in dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

Royal Mail staff to stage fresh strike in dispute over pay, jobs and conditions

Communication Workers Union staff have staged a series of walkouts over the increasingly bitter row.

Ofgem ‘extremely concerned’ over 190 vulnerable people have no gas in Sheffield

Ofgem ‘extremely concerned’ over 190 vulnerable people have no gas in Sheffield

Despite temperatures beginning to dip below zero, on Saturday morning 340 people had been without gas supply for a week.

Protesters urge end to new coal mine plans in Cumbria

Protesters urge end to new coal mine plans in Cumbria

The underground mine near Whitehaven is expected to extract nearly 2.8 million tonnes of coal per year for use in steel making.

UK must make ‘investments of faith’ in rising world powers – Foreign Secretary

UK must make ‘investments of faith’ in rising world powers – Foreign Secretary

James Cleverly will use a speech to argue that the country must align with a crop of increasingly influential countries across the globe.

One killed in explosion at flats in Jersey after residents report gas smell

One killed in explosion at flats in Jersey after residents report gas smell

Smoke billowed above the fire in St Helier in the early hours of Saturday after the huge blast.

Fans say winners of England’s quarter-final with France have ‘one hand on trophy’

Fans say winners of England’s quarter-final with France have ‘one hand on trophy’

Police forces across the country have urged fans to drink responsibly ahead of the game.

Hi-de-Hi! sitcom star Ruth Madoc dies aged 79

Hi-de-Hi! sitcom star Ruth Madoc dies aged 79

She was best known for playing chief yellowcoat Gladys Pugh in the BBC One sitcom.

Three Lions land first blow against France with supporters’ seven-a-side win

Three Lions land first blow against France with supporters’ seven-a-side win

England won the game 7-4 at a windswept Doha Sports Park on Saturday.

England-France quarter-final could produce World Cup winner, say fans

England-France quarter-final could produce World Cup winner, say fans

The Three Lions landed the first blow on Saturday as their supporters beat their French counterparts 7-4 in a match in Doha.

Snow sweeps in as cold snap continues

Snow sweeps in as cold snap continues

Snow has been falling and settling in Devon, Wales, the Mersey Bay area and areas of Scotland with many people taking to social media to share photos.

More support for Ukraine can help end war in 2023, says Boris Johnson

More support for Ukraine can help end war in 2023, says Boris Johnson

The former prime minister wrote an article for the Wall Street Journal calling for increased western backing for Ukraine.

One dead and ‘around a dozen’ missing after explosion in Jersey block of flats

One dead and ‘around a dozen’ missing after explosion in Jersey block of flats

States of Jersey Police have said one person died following an explosion in St Helier.

Police watchdog reviews steps taken before resignation of boss in criminal probe

Police watchdog reviews steps taken before resignation of boss in criminal probe

Independent Office for Police Conduct director general Michael Lockwood stepped down last week.

Jeremy Hunt: People do not want ‘endless wrangling over the constitution’

Jeremy Hunt: People do not want ‘endless wrangling over the constitution’

The Chancellor said he wanted to work with the Scottish Government on ‘immediate challenges’.

Government has ‘a lot of work’ to do on protecting women, former minister admits

Government has ‘a lot of work’ to do on protecting women, former minister admits

Rachel Maclean made the comment after a Government adviser on violence against women effectively stepped down live on radio.

US to examine environmental impact of planned Cumbrian coal mine

US to examine environmental impact of planned Cumbrian coal mine

The underground mine near Whitehaven is expected to extract nearly 2.8 million tonnes of coal per year for use in steel making.

Kwasi Kwarteng admits he ‘got carried away’ and Liz Truss government ‘blew it’

Kwasi Kwarteng admits he ‘got carried away’ and Liz Truss government ‘blew it’

The former chancellor said his biggest regret was that ‘we weren’t tactically astute’.

Domestic abuse charity in Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears

Domestic abuse charity in Palace racism row pauses operations over safety fears

Sistah Space said it was ‘forced to temporarily cease’ many of its operations after Ngozi Fulani spoke out about her treatment at Buckingham Palace.

Nasa’s Orion capsule set for splashdown on Earth after moon mission

Nasa’s Orion capsule set for splashdown on Earth after moon mission

A successful return would pave the way for humans to return to the moon.

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