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Firefighters ‘photographed dead bodies of women in car accidents’

Firefighters ‘photographed dead bodies of women in car accidents’

A female firefighter said she has seen comments made by male colleagues about the type of underwear women were wearing in a car crash.

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

SNP leadership says gender reform Bill ‘in no way related’ to trans prison row

Stephen Flynn, SNP leader in Westminster, said the prisons debate related to a ‘very small number of people’.

Businesses would not tolerate variation seen in health service – Barclay

Businesses would not tolerate variation seen in health service – Barclay

The Health Secretary also said hospitals should not be patient ‘magnets’, with better care options available.

Hunt faces calls for tax cuts and fuel duty freeze from Tory backbench MPs

Hunt faces calls for tax cuts and fuel duty freeze from Tory backbench MPs

The Chancellor did not rule out a fuel duty hike during a grilling by the 1922 Committee, according to MPs who attended.

Pro-indy parties ‘won’t fail’ to win election majority in Scotland – Flynn

Pro-indy parties ‘won’t fail’ to win election majority in Scotland – Flynn

The SNP’s Westminster leader said he was ‘not overly concerned’ with Labour taking votes from his party due to its independence and Brexit stance.

Beta blocker use associated with lower rates of violence, study suggests

Beta blocker use associated with lower rates of violence, study suggests

The findings indicate the drugs could be considered as a way to manage aggression and hostility in people with psychiatric conditions.

Border Force officers in major ports to strike during half-term

Border Force officers in major ports to strike during half-term

Around 1,000 members of the PCS union in Dover, Calais, Coquelles and Dunkirk will strike on February 17, 18, 19 and 20.

Ukraine ‘hopes war will be over by time Eurovision 2023 takes place’

Ukraine ‘hopes war will be over by time Eurovision 2023 takes place’

The Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine is advising the BBC and Liverpool on how to create the right ‘vibe’ for the event.

Third man charged in connection with fatal shooting of woman in her garden

Third man charged in connection with fatal shooting of woman in her garden

Ashley Dale, 28, died in hospital after being found with a gunshot wound at her home in Old Swan, Liverpool, last August.

Government promises crypto regulation to make sector safer for retail investors

Government promises crypto regulation to make sector safer for retail investors

The full consultation is set to be published on Wednesday, the Treasury said.

Man hit Bennylyn Burke in head with hammer, murder trial hears

Man hit Bennylyn Burke in head with hammer, murder trial hears

Andrew Innes, 52, is accused of the murder of Bennylyn Burke, 25, and her daughter, Jellica, whose bodies were found in March 2021.

Missing North Sea rig worker named by police

Missing North Sea rig worker named by police

Jason Thomas was reported missing on January 22.

Kate Garraway confronts Matt Hancock on his £320,000 I’m A Celebrity stint

Kate Garraway confronts Matt Hancock on his £320,000 I’m A Celebrity stint

The former health secretary’s time in the Australian jungle prompted criticism from MPs across the political spectrum and members of the public.

Time is running out for science projects amid Horizon limbo – Cambridge academic

Time is running out for science projects amid Horizon limbo – Cambridge academic

The minister laid the blame for the delay entirely with the EU, insisting that the Government itself is ready to associate with Horizon.

Police trace ‘potential key witness’ in search for missing mother

Police trace ‘potential key witness’ in search for missing mother

Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen on a Lancashire towpath last Friday, with her phone and her dog found nearby.

Families to face disruption as Wednesday’s teachers’ strike looms

Families to face disruption as Wednesday’s teachers’ strike looms

Councils from across the UK have started to give an indication of the scale of the school closures.

Winter Warmers drive by King’s charity aims to tackle loneliness in communities

Winter Warmers drive by King’s charity aims to tackle loneliness in communities

The scheme has been organised by The Prince’s Foundation.

Mother’s appeal bid for fresh inquest into daughter’s death after benefit cut

Mother’s appeal bid for fresh inquest into daughter’s death after benefit cut

Joy Dove is asking Court of Appeal judges to grant a new inquest into the death of her daughter, Jodey Whiting, who killed herself in 2017.

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

‘Lots of tears’ when vaccine was produced, scientist says while receiving OBE

‘Lots of tears’ when vaccine was produced, scientist says while receiving OBE

Dr Ivarsson recalled the emotional day when the results from Moderna’s vaccine trials were announced.

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