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Scottish Greens to reveal if members have voted to put them in government

Scottish Greens to reveal if members have voted to put them in government

The SNP and the Greens unveiled a draft powersharing agreement on Friday August 20.

Christmas toys price hike expected, warns industry boss

Christmas toys price hike expected, warns industry boss

Families may have to foot the bill of global delays and shortages.

What the papers say – August 28

What the papers say – August 28

The latest events in Afghanistan feature on many of Saturday’s front pages.

Government wants employers to invest in UK workforce amid HGV driver shortage

Government wants employers to invest in UK workforce amid HGV driver shortage

It comes ahead of the UK’s furlough scheme ending on September 30.

Dry and fine bank holiday weather but roads ‘bumper-to-bumper’

Dry and fine bank holiday weather but roads ‘bumper-to-bumper’

The Met Office said most of the UK is set to be dry and bright for the duration of the three-day weekend.

Fears for those left behind as Afghanistan evacuations enter final hours

Fears for those left behind as Afghanistan evacuations enter final hours

Boris Johnson said he would “shift heaven and earth” to help those who wanted to leave the country.

Government wants employers to invest in UK workforce amid HGV driver shortage

Government wants employers to invest in UK workforce amid HGV driver shortage

It comes ahead of the UK’s furlough scheme ending on September 30.

Evacuation focus turns to diplomats and service personnel left in Kabul

Evacuation focus turns to diplomats and service personnel left in Kabul

The Ministry of Defence said no more people would be called to the Afghanistan capital’s airport.

Man arrested on suspicion of Westminster double murder

Man arrested on suspicion of Westminster double murder

A 49-year-old man has been detained in connection with the investigation in to the deaths of Sharon Pickles and Clinton Ashmore.

Beauty salon owner fined £12,000 for breaching Covid restrictions

Beauty salon owner fined £12,000 for breaching Covid restrictions

Julie Saunderson encouraged a crowd of people protesting against the coronavirus regulations imposed by the Government, the CPS said.

Music-lovers arrive for UK’s biggest metropolitan festival

Music-lovers arrive for UK’s biggest metropolitan festival

Victorious Festival has opened its gates on Southsea Common.

Plans under way for Covid-19 jabs to be offered to all 12 to 15-year-olds

Plans under way for Covid-19 jabs to be offered to all 12 to 15-year-olds

A decision has yet to be taken regarding giving jabs to this age group.

Pen Farthing, staff and animals ‘awaiting flight out of Afghanistan’

Pen Farthing, staff and animals ‘awaiting flight out of Afghanistan’

The Ministry of Defence said a charter flight to rescue the former marine, his employees and pets had been given clearance to get them out of Kabul.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urges issues with NI Protocol be resolved quickly

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson urges issues with NI Protocol be resolved quickly

He was speaking after a meeting with the Irish premier Micheal Martin in Dublin.

Police probe spate of anti-Semitic attacks on same day in London

Police probe spate of anti-Semitic attacks on same day in London

The Metropolitan Police said they believe five unprovoked assaults on Jewish people occurred in the Hackney area on August 18.

Extra coronavirus support announced amid rising cases in South West

Extra coronavirus support announced amid rising cases in South West

Some students will again be asked to wear masks when they return to school next week.

Police appeal after two-year-old girl is abducted

Police appeal after two-year-old girl is abducted

Toddler Gracie-May Rogers is believed to have boarded a flight to Spain with her parents.

British deaths in Kabul attack underline urgency of evacuation effort – PM

British deaths in Kabul attack underline urgency of evacuation effort – PM

Boris Johnson was speaking after the confirmation that two British adults and the child of a British national were killed.

Memorial service for 18 soldiers killed in an attack in Co Down

Memorial service for 18 soldiers killed in an attack in Co Down

Eighteen soldiers were killed when the IRA detonated two bombs as a military convoy passed by Narrow Water Castle in August 1979.

The Prince of Wales recounts childhood fondness for palace gardener

The Prince of Wales recounts childhood fondness for palace gardener

Charles told Poet Laureate Simon Armitage how he and his sister, the Princess Royal, had their own vegetable patch as children.

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