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Pro-independence parties could win 79 MSPs, poll suggests

Pro-independence parties could win 79 MSPs, poll suggests

Alex Salmond’s new Alba Party could win six seats, according to an analysis of the Panelbase poll in the Sunday Times.

Archbishop of York criticised for ‘sending wrong message’ with £90K staff spot

Archbishop of York criticised for ‘sending wrong message’ with £90K staff spot

Stephen Cottrell has advertised for a chief of staff.

Airlines call on Boris Johnson for green light for take-off within weeks

Airlines call on Boris Johnson for green light for take-off within weeks

The PM is expected to on Monday outline the Government’s approach for easing restrictions on foreign travel.

Vigil to mark first anniversary of railway worker’s death

Vigil to mark first anniversary of railway worker’s death

A coroner is deciding whether to hold an inquest into the death of Belly Mujinga.

Scientists create online game to show risks of AI emotion recognition

Scientists create online game to show risks of AI emotion recognition

Researchers from Cambridge University and UCL have built a website called Emojify to demonstrate the technology.

Local offices ‘could let staff walk to work in 15 minutes after Covid’

Local offices ‘could let staff walk to work in 15 minutes after Covid’

The chief executive of IWG said the pandemic had sped up the shift away from centralised workplaces.

Women still under-represented in the boardroom, report claims

Women still under-represented in the boardroom, report claims

Females only make up 15% of senior management positions at financial services firms, a study has suggested.

Number of driving licences held by young people reaches record low

Number of driving licences held by young people reaches record low

Just 2.97 million people in Britain aged 16-25 hold a full licence, according to analysis of DVLA data by the PA news agency.

Outreach workers need power to assist rough sleepers refusing help, MP says

Outreach workers need power to assist rough sleepers refusing help, MP says

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has suggested that the Vagrancy Act could be scrapped and updated with more modern legislation.

Nicola Sturgeon ‘can’t wait’ to get first dose of Covid vaccine

Nicola Sturgeon ‘can’t wait’ to get first dose of Covid vaccine

The First Minister tweeted a picture of a blue envelope containing her appointment letter.

What the papers say – April 4

What the papers say – April 4

Plans for a ‘Covid status certification’ scheme and the possibility of foreign holidays are among the stories splashed across the front pages.

Dispersal order issued in Bristol amid ‘Kill the Bill’ protests across UK

Dispersal order issued in Bristol amid ‘Kill the Bill’ protests across UK

Thousands of people marched in towns and cities in protest against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.

More questions for David Cameron and his adviser over Government loan plan

More questions for David Cameron and his adviser over Government loan plan

Lex Greensill reportedly told senior officials in 2012 he was ‘not seeking your approval’ to implement his ideas.

Starmer’s Easter message pays tribute to Christians in the pandemic

Starmer’s Easter message pays tribute to Christians in the pandemic

The Labour leader said he was ‘in awe’ of their efforts over the past 12 months.

Johnson to set out plan for ‘Covid status certification’ scheme

Johnson to set out plan for ‘Covid status certification’ scheme

Ministers believe the scheme could enable the safe return of crowds to sporting events, festivals and theatres.

Starmer tells Labour to prepare for general election in 2023

Starmer tells Labour to prepare for general election in 2023

Marking his first year in the post of leader, he said the party task is to ‘get Britain working again’.

Humans must ‘change trajectory’ to avoid climate disaster, William says

Humans must ‘change trajectory’ to avoid climate disaster, William says

The Duke of Cambridge made the comments in a video address to a conservation charity gala.

Unrest in Newtownabbey amid fears of another night of violence in NI

Unrest in Newtownabbey amid fears of another night of violence in NI

Police are responding to reports of disturbances in the O’Neill’s Road area of Newtownabbey.

Spring-like Easter Sunday to be followed by chillier Monday

Spring-like Easter Sunday to be followed by chillier Monday

Parts of the UK saw the mercury reach nearly 24C (75.2F) on Wednesday – a balmy high unlikely to be repeated on Easter Sunday.

‘Kill the Bill’ protesters take to the streets across England

‘Kill the Bill’ protesters take to the streets across England

Some angry clashes took place between a minority of protesters and police during the demonstrations

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