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Serving and ex-Met officers guilty of sending grossly offensive messages

Serving and ex-Met officers guilty of sending grossly offensive messages

Jonathon Cobban and Joel Borders were members of a WhatsApp group along with Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens.

Arriva bus drivers to take part in two pay strikes

Arriva bus drivers to take part in two pay strikes

Union Unite is seeking pay rises in line with RPI inflation.

Union ‘has become decidedly less popular’ in Scotland, report finds

Union ‘has become decidedly less popular’ in Scotland, report finds

The survey, fieldwork for which was conducted last year, found 52% of people said Scotland should be governed as an independent country.

William speaks of ‘saddest of circumstances’ in message to Earthshot Prize event

William speaks of ‘saddest of circumstances’ in message to Earthshot Prize event

In a video message, the Prince of Wales said he believed his grandmother would have been ‘delighted’ to hear about the Earthshot Prize summit.

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

Police Scotland to review ‘at least one’ incident amid anti-monarchy protests

The force has been criticised over its handling of incidents during events to commemorate the Queen in Edinburgh.

Oil terminal protesters walk free from court after injunction breach

Oil terminal protesters walk free from court after injunction breach

Police were pulled away from the Queen’s funeral preparations to help arrest demonstrators, a court heard.

Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

Around 240 Afghans waiting more than six months for UK relocation

The Government has been accused of ‘failing’ Afghan nationals at risk from the Taliban

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

Foreign Secretary to condemn Russian atrocities in Ukraine at UN meeting

James Cleverly will address Russia’s Sergei Lavrov and other counterparts at a UN Security Council meeting on Thursday.

Watchdog calls on Staffordshire Police to ‘urgently improve’

Watchdog calls on Staffordshire Police to ‘urgently improve’

Concerns were raised about how the force investigates crime and handles offenders.

Molly Russell’s father questions how daughter got ‘into this state’

Molly Russell’s father questions how daughter got ‘into this state’

Ian Russell gave evidence at the inquest at North London Coroner’s Court on Wednesday.

Record £200,000 reward offered in hunt for killer of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Record £200,000 reward offered in hunt for killer of Olivia Pratt-Korbel

Crimestoppers is offering the reward for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible.

John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

The Deputy First Minister responded to the UK Government’s energy bills support scheme.

Bus drivers to strike in dispute over pay

Bus drivers to strike in dispute over pay

Unite is seeking a pay rise in line with RPI inflation for its members.

‘Promising’ new drug shown to slow motor neurone disease progression

‘Promising’ new drug shown to slow motor neurone disease progression

Extended use of tofersen may help stabilise muscle strength and control, researchers say.

Record numbers have university places this year but ‘many still missing out’

Record numbers have university places this year but ‘many still missing out’

Ucas said the number of 18-year-olds from the most disadvantaged areas in the UK accepted into university has reached an all-time high.

Fears for increase in harmful gambling among women as cost of living bites

Fears for increase in harmful gambling among women as cost of living bites

GambleAware said a quarter of women who already gamble expect to gamble more in the coming months due to the cost of living crisis.

Chancellor urged to cut VAT on public charging of electric cars

Chancellor urged to cut VAT on public charging of electric cars

Kwasi Kwarteng will deliver a mini-budget on Friday.

Snow could fall in Scotland next week, warns Met Office

Snow could fall in Scotland next week, warns Met Office

Forecasters said the snow was not likely to cause any disruption.

Give public information to help them cut energy use – think tank

Give public information to help them cut energy use – think tank

Green Alliance has called for councils to set up advice centres in vacant shops to help people reduce their energy bills this winter.

Watchdog raises ‘serious concerns’ over Met Police performance

Watchdog raises ‘serious concerns’ over Met Police performance

HMICFRS has said the force must make urgent improvements.

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