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Dodds warns of ‘severe consequences’ if UNRWA aid is obstructed by Israel

Dodds warns of ‘severe consequences’ if UNRWA aid is obstructed by Israel

The Government faced calls from both sides of the House to sanction Israeli ministers involved in passing laws to ban UNRWA.

Specialist ‘had to ask’ other experts about infections found in hospital

Specialist ‘had to ask’ other experts about infections found in hospital

The Scottish Hospitals Inquiry is examining the construction of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

‘Britain’s brass bands older than thought and invented Napoleonic War soldiers’

‘Britain’s brass bands older than thought and invented Napoleonic War soldiers’

The findings challenge the held belief that brass bands originated with coal miners and other industrial communities between the 1830s and 1850s.

Developers stop oil drilling in Surrey amid legal row after Supreme Court ruling

Developers stop oil drilling in Surrey amid legal row after Supreme Court ruling

Lawyers for Friends of the Earth urged Surrey County Council to take immediate enforcement action against the developer of the Horse Hill site.

Budget must ‘immediately and significantly’ increase cash for Scotland – Swinney

Budget must ‘immediately and significantly’ increase cash for Scotland – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s statement outlining her tax and spending plans.

Centuries-old Scottish oak named after ceilidh band wins tree of the year vote

Centuries-old Scottish oak named after ceilidh band wins tree of the year vote

The Skipinnish Oak will go on to compete for European Tree of the Year early next year.

Hunt accused of trying to ‘blame the referee’ over OBR ‘black hole’ review

Hunt accused of trying to ‘blame the referee’ over OBR ‘black hole’ review

Tory former chancellor Jeremy Hunt has written to the UK’s top civil servant about an Office for Budget Responsibility review of his spending plans.

Former GB News presenter to pay £50,000 in costs after losing Ofcom legal battle

Former GB News presenter to pay £50,000 in costs after losing Ofcom legal battle

Mark Steyn previously challenged decisions by Ofcom that two of his shows breached its rules.

Hundreds of blood cancer patients to benefit from new treatment

Hundreds of blood cancer patients to benefit from new treatment

Elranatamab, an injection that treats myeloma, has been recommended for NHS use by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.

Tories call on Government to intervene to stop millions starving to death in Sudan

Tories call on Government to intervene to stop millions starving to death in Sudan

Andrew Mitchell said the world could witness the ‘hideous spectre’ of mass starvation on its TV screens before Christmas.

UK and allies sanction Myanmar companies over airstrikes on civilians

UK and allies sanction Myanmar companies over airstrikes on civilians

The military government of Myanmar, which took power in a coup in 2021, has used ‘increasingly brutal tactics’ to shore up its position.

Calls for unity as Conservative leadership election draws to a close

Calls for unity as Conservative leadership election draws to a close

Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick have entered the final few days of campaigning.

Dodds: Israel must step back from the brink and drop UNRWA ban

Dodds: Israel must step back from the brink and drop UNRWA ban

The Foreign Office minister issued the warning as MPs considered the Israeli Knesset’s approval of new laws targeting the aid agency.

Reeves hints at business rates reforms but declines to rule out fuel duty hike

Reeves hints at business rates reforms but declines to rule out fuel duty hike

The Chancellor also faced calls to reverse a cut to the winter fuel payment.

Magners owner highlights ‘consumer caution’ ahead of Budget

Magners owner highlights ‘consumer caution’ ahead of Budget

It came as C&C Group revealed lower sales for the past half-year as poor summer weather hit demand for cider.

Trott: Labour delivering greatest hits of government mistakes ahead of Budget

Trott: Labour delivering greatest hits of government mistakes ahead of Budget

Conservative MP Laura Trott suggested Labour was ‘taking lessons from the worst bits of our record’ in its opening days in power.

Chris Packham settles legal action against government rollback of green policies

Chris Packham settles legal action against government rollback of green policies

The presenter’s law firm said an agreement has been reached that the previous Tory government ‘acted unlawfully’.

Former US Air Force pilot acquitted of kidnapping nine-year-old girl in London

Former US Air Force pilot acquitted of kidnapping nine-year-old girl in London

Robert Prussak, 57, approached the girl after she became separated from her family during a trip from France on April 22.

Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment

Conservatives call on Government to ‘think again’ on winter fuel payment

Tories gathered in Westminster on Tuesday, ahead of handing in a petition to the Treasury, a day before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget.

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Puberty blocker pause not fuelled by ideology, says top doctor

Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer, was speaking to a Scottish Parliament committee.

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