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Sturgeon condemns ‘deplorable’ cut in UK international aid spending

Sturgeon condemns ‘deplorable’ cut in UK international aid spending

Scotland’s First Minister described the move as a ‘political gesture to the right wing of the Tory party’.

More projects to reverse Beeching rail cuts given Government funding

More projects to reverse Beeching rail cuts given Government funding

Boris Johnson pledged to ‘restore many of the rail services lost in the Beeching cuts’.

High blood pressure in midlife ‘linked to increased brain damage in later life’

High blood pressure in midlife ‘linked to increased brain damage in later life’

A new study suggests there is a strong association between diastolic blood pressure before the age of 50 and brain damage in later life.

Father jailed for causing death of two-month-old daughter

Father jailed for causing death of two-month-old daughter

Joseph Ray was sentenced to seven years over the death of newborn Ava in November 2012.

Five things we learnt from Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review

Five things we learnt from Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review

The Chancellor told MPs that the “economic emergency” from the coronavirus pandemic has only just begun.

Scotland’s capital budget cut in Spending Review, Finance Secretary claims

Scotland’s capital budget cut in Spending Review, Finance Secretary claims

Kate Forbes said UK Treasury documents show a 5% reduction in cash terms.

Whitty: We may see a ‘steady’ return to normality by spring

Whitty: We may see a ‘steady’ return to normality by spring

Professor Chris Whitty made the comments at the ukactive summit on the importance of exercise.

Gaps in school readiness may increase as parents keep children out of nurseries

Gaps in school readiness may increase as parents keep children out of nurseries

The pandemic poses a risk to the development and education of pre-school children, a report warns.

Sunak’s Spending Review a ‘major blow’ for families on Universal Credit

Sunak’s Spending Review a ‘major blow’ for families on Universal Credit

Charities have criticised the Government for not addressing calls to extend the £20-a-week uplift in benefit payments beyond March 2021.

Police pay freeze a ‘massive disappointment’ in Northern Ireland

Police pay freeze a ‘massive disappointment’ in Northern Ireland

Thousands of officers have been warned to brace for the measure following Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review.

Foreign Office minister resigns over plans to slash aid budget

Foreign Office minister resigns over plans to slash aid budget

Baroness Sugg, whose brief included sustainable development, said promises should be kept in the ‘tough times as well as the good’.

Trade groups and experts call for business rates relief next year

Trade groups and experts call for business rates relief next year

The Office for Budget Responsibility said UK business rates will jump by £12.8 billion after the current rates holiday ends.

Sony: More PS5 stock coming before end of the year

Sony: More PS5 stock coming before end of the year

Tech giant says PS5 was its ‘biggest console launch ever’.

No-deal Brexit would wipe 2% off coronavirus-hit UK economy in 2021 – OBR

No-deal Brexit would wipe 2% off coronavirus-hit UK economy in 2021 – OBR

The Office for Budget Responsibility has published its forecasts to coincide with the Spending Review.

Boris Johnson faces Tory backlash over plans to slash foreign aid budget

Boris Johnson faces Tory backlash over plans to slash foreign aid budget

The 0.7% target is written into law and the Prime Minister’s 2019 election manifesto promised to keep it.

Candle-lit vigil to be held for fishermen lost in sea tragedy

Candle-lit vigil to be held for fishermen lost in sea tragedy

The body of one fisherman was pulled from the water on Monday night while another man is still missing.

Sunak cuts aid and squeezes public sector wages in face of ‘economic emergency’

Sunak cuts aid and squeezes public sector wages in face of ‘economic emergency’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak laid bare the damage done to the nation’s finances by the coronavirus crisis.

Extra funding for NHS to help tackle backlog welcomed

Extra funding for NHS to help tackle backlog welcomed

However some campaigners said more cash is needed to boost the contact tracing system.

Lottery winners team up to deliver Christmas hampers to carers

Lottery winners team up to deliver Christmas hampers to carers

The group created more than 100 luxury hampers for carers at Age Concern Central Lancashire.

Illegal rave organiser faces £10,000 fine as police halt party ‘in full swing’

Illegal rave organiser faces £10,000 fine as police halt party ‘in full swing’

Police said it was the ‘most brazen breach’ of restrictions seen in the area.

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