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Scotland will not be ‘drag on Labour ticket’ at next election, says Sarwar

Scotland will not be ‘drag on Labour ticket’ at next election, says Sarwar

Labour only have one MP in Scotland.

Burglary ‘too serious’ for police not to attend – new Met chief

Burglary ‘too serious’ for police not to attend – new Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley said it is not acceptable that only half of reported burglaries in London are attended by an officer.

Waste firm Biffa agrees £1.3 billion US takeover deal

Waste firm Biffa agrees £1.3 billion US takeover deal

It comes three months after Biffa told shareholders it was likely to accept a higher bid from ECP.

Labour argues ‘cavalry is coming’ after ‘reckless’ Tory economic strategy

Labour argues ‘cavalry is coming’ after ‘reckless’ Tory economic strategy

The opposition was buoyed by polling giving Labour a huge lead over the Conservatives.

Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers, warns Ofgem

Most energy suppliers must improve help for struggling customers, warns Ofgem

The watchdog said all bar one of Britain’s providers need to improve processes and governance to protect customers with payment difficulties.

BBC set to give update on Eurovision host city shortlist

BBC set to give update on Eurovision host city shortlist

There are currently seven UK cities shortlisted to host the singing competition in 2023.

Use of voice-controlled devices ‘might have long-term consequences for children’

Use of voice-controlled devices ‘might have long-term consequences for children’

Researchers questioned whether or not there are impacts on ’empathy, compassion and critical thinking’.

JD Sports, Rangers and Elite Sports fined £2m over football kit price fixing

JD Sports, Rangers and Elite Sports fined £2m over football kit price fixing

JD Sports has been fined £1.485 million, Elite Sports has been fined £459,000 and Rangers has been fined £225,000.

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

Top Truss aide to be directly employed by No 10 after being paid by own firm

The previous arrangement drew accusations of renewed ‘Tory sleaze’ from opposition parties.

What the papers say – September 27

What the papers say – September 27

The national mastheads focus on market reaction to the Government’s promised tax cuts.

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Cholesterol drug could be used in treatment of prostate cancer

Statins could be used to treat prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone treatment, scientists have said.

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

Nasa tests defence technology by crashing spacecraft into asteroid

The aim of the mission was to demonstrate that dangerous incoming rocks can be deflected by deliberately smashing into them.

Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends

Royal family return to normal duties as mourning period ends

Flags at royal residences were raised again to full mast at 8am on Tuesday.

Starmer takes aim at Tories as Labour buoyed by promising poll

Starmer takes aim at Tories as Labour buoyed by promising poll

The Labour leader will quote Sir Tony Blair to dub his party the ‘political wing of the British people’.

Steve Coogan ‘not a monarchist’ despite recent royal-related projects

Steve Coogan ‘not a monarchist’ despite recent royal-related projects

The actor’s upcoming film, The Lost King, tells a fictionalised version of King Richard III’s remains beneath a Leicester car park in 2012.

Top trade union official accuses UK government of ‘Thatcherism on steroids’

Top trade union official accuses UK government of ‘Thatcherism on steroids’

Scotland’s top trade union official has accused the UK Government of deploying ‘Thatcherism on steroids’ after the pound plunged to a new low.

Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling

Kwarteng faces massive market turmoil after disastrous day for sterling

The Treasury moved to settle the markets with the promise of a Budget next spring as the pound tumbled against the dollar on Monday.

I want to hear from those we have let down, says Met boss

I want to hear from those we have let down, says Met boss

Sir Mark Rowley, who took over as the boss at Scotland Yard earlier this month, said he is ‘determined’ to get the culture right within the force.

First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to £150,000 at auction

First edition hardback of Harry Potter to be sold for up to £150,000 at auction

The book will be sold alongside franchise star Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Hero Wand’, which is estimated to go for up to £30,000.

Mistakes made in RAF diversity recruitment drive, admits Ministry of Defence

Mistakes made in RAF diversity recruitment drive, admits Ministry of Defence

The Royal Air Force introduced a new recruiting IT system earlier this year to improve the diversity of its workforce.

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