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Sturgeon to unveil first paper in Scotland’s ‘updated independence prospectus’

Sturgeon to unveil first paper in Scotland’s ‘updated independence prospectus’

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will launch the first paper in the series on Tuesday.

Tory MPs cheer decision to allow first Rwanda deportation flight

Tory MPs cheer decision to allow first Rwanda deportation flight

Eleven people are due to be on board Tuesday’s flight.

Government legislation on NI Protocol reckless and disgraceful – O’Neill

Government legislation on NI Protocol reckless and disgraceful – O’Neill

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has denied his party is under pressure from the Government to re-enter powersharing at Stormont.

Jail for rapper who petrol-bombed house thinking it belonged to his rap rival

Jail for rapper who petrol-bombed house thinking it belonged to his rap rival

Michael Jordan Athernought called ‘pathetic’ and ‘childish’ and a ‘pseudo-gangster’ by judge who sentenced him.

Key questions after Government solo run to scrap parts of Brexit protocol

Key questions after Government solo run to scrap parts of Brexit protocol

The UK is seeking to use domestic legislation to override aspects of the arrangements it agreed with the EU in 2019 to govern Irish Sea trade.

Police reinvestigate stop-and-search where Asian man’s car window was smashed

Police reinvestigate stop-and-search where Asian man’s car window was smashed

A City of London Police probe has identified areas for ‘organisational and individual learning’.

What the Government is proposing to remove Irish Sea trade barriers

What the Government is proposing to remove Irish Sea trade barriers

Liz Truss has published legislation that would over-ride parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol which require checks on goods shipped from GB to NI.

British Steel pensioners had a ‘gun to the head’ says former watchdog Bailey

British Steel pensioners had a ‘gun to the head’ says former watchdog Bailey

Andrew Bailey, who now leads the Bank of England, told MPs that the situation was ‘ill prepared’.

Johnson ripping up Brexit protocol is ‘a new low’ says Irish premier

Johnson ripping up Brexit protocol is ‘a new low’ says Irish premier

The UK Government has set out plans to rewrite the Northern Ireland Protocol despite opposition from Ireland and the EU.

Queen pictured with Charles and Camilla on Garter Day

Queen pictured with Charles and Camilla on Garter Day

The monarch was stood between the prince and duchess who were wearing their Garter robes.

PM promises to help farmers ‘make most of their land’ after Clarkson complaint

PM promises to help farmers ‘make most of their land’ after Clarkson complaint

The TV presenter turned farmer previously said the industry was being prevented from diversifying.

Boy, 14, questioned by police after pensioner dies following e-scooter crash

Boy, 14, questioned by police after pensioner dies following e-scooter crash

The victim was named by Nottinghamshire Police as Linda Davis, aged 71.

Crash in cryptocurrency market after lender ‘pauses’ withdrawals

Crash in cryptocurrency market after lender ‘pauses’ withdrawals

Cryptocurrency dropped in value, with Bitcoin falling by almost 15% on Monday.

Lloyd Webber ‘devastated’ over interpretation of ‘costly mistake’ comment

Lloyd Webber ‘devastated’ over interpretation of ‘costly mistake’ comment

Last month the impresario announced his West End show Cinderella would be closing, less than a year after it premiered.

Pig farmer ‘got away with murder’ of wife for almost 40 years, court told

Pig farmer ‘got away with murder’ of wife for almost 40 years, court told

David Venables is accused of murdering his wife Brenda, who went missing in 1982. Her body was found in 2019.

Last-ditch bid to block Rwanda deportation flight rejected by Court of Appeal

Last-ditch bid to block Rwanda deportation flight rejected by Court of Appeal

Three senior judges dismissed the appeal, saying there was no error in the earlier decision of Mr Justice Swift.

Actor Kevin Spacey to face court charged with sexual offences against three men

Actor Kevin Spacey to face court charged with sexual offences against three men

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Thursday.

UK’s first carbon storage licensing round gets under way

UK’s first carbon storage licensing round gets under way

Andy Samuel of the North Sea Transition Authority described it as an ‘important day on the path to net zero’.

Sunbathers warned against ‘overdoing it’ as temperatures tipped to hit 34C

Sunbathers warned against ‘overdoing it’ as temperatures tipped to hit 34C

Very high UV levels are expected across parts of the South East between Wednesday and Saturday.

What is the British military presence in the Falkland Islands?

What is the British military presence in the Falkland Islands?

A number of British forces remain permanently deployed in the Falkland Islands, 40 years since the Argentine surrender in the Falklands War.

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