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Key dates in the Alex Salmond saga

Key dates in the Alex Salmond saga

The former first minister is due to give evidence to the Holyrood inquiry into the Scottish Government’s botched harassment investigation.

Village cricketers who asked David Cameron to bat for them lose tax battle

Village cricketers who asked David Cameron to bat for them lose tax battle

Eynsham Cricket Club, in Oxfordshire, said it should not have to pay VAT, on top of money spent building a new pavilion, because it was a ‘charity’.

Philip looking forward to being discharged from hospital – Earl of Wessex

Philip looking forward to being discharged from hospital – Earl of Wessex

The Earl of Wessex said well-wishers had sent ‘brilliant and lovely messages’ to his father.

Couple fined after clown photoshoot on bridge sparks emergency response

Couple fined after clown photoshoot on bridge sparks emergency response

The pair, who were apparently holding a photoshoot for social media, were among 86 people fined in Kent between Friday and Monday.

Children subject to child protection plans ‘up 76% in 12 years’

Children subject to child protection plans ‘up 76% in 12 years’

There were 51,510 children who were the subjects of child protection plans in England as of March 2020, according to ADCS.

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Key dates in Scotland’s easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions

Coronavirus measures will be eased throughout March and April.

How the UK’s four nations are planning to exit lockdown

How the UK’s four nations are planning to exit lockdown

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a phased plan to lift lockdown in Scotland.

Johnson warns climate change threatens global security

Johnson warns climate change threatens global security

The PM has urged the UN Security Council to come together to bring down emissions to tackle the issue.

Labour reopens selection in Liverpool mayor race

Labour reopens selection in Liverpool mayor race

Three female candidates had been in the running for the post.

Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests

Thousands of women to trial at-home smear tests

Cutting the ’embarrassment factor’ may help save lives.

Black cab rapist John Worboys to challenge sentence at Court of Appeal

Black cab rapist John Worboys to challenge sentence at Court of Appeal

The 63-year-old is bringing an appeal against his life sentence with a minimum term of six years, imposed in December 2019.

Duke of Edinburgh’s most recent public appearances

Duke of Edinburgh’s most recent public appearances

Philip was pictured with the Queen to mark his 99th birthday.

Secondary parents will be furious at return announcement, campaigners claim

Secondary parents will be furious at return announcement, campaigners claim

Schools are expected to reopen fully no earlier than April 5.

Some cockroaches have hidden strength, study suggests

Some cockroaches have hidden strength, study suggests

Some insects have much larger respiratory capacities than others, allowing them to dominate in battles, researchers found.

Trial to pay farmers to protect soil and hedgerows in post-Brexit subsidy shift

Trial to pay farmers to protect soil and hedgerows in post-Brexit subsidy shift

The Government wants to see hundreds of farmers take part in a pilot for the sustainable farm incentives.

Chancellor urged to consider corporation tax rise and public sector pay freeze

Chancellor urged to consider corporation tax rise and public sector pay freeze

A Tory called for the freeze while Labour warned that the economic recovery was at stake.

Salmond’s lawyer demands reason for evidence redactions

Salmond’s lawyer demands reason for evidence redactions

The former first minister’s lawyers have asked to see why the Scottish Parliament decided to belatedly redact his evidence after it was published.

Small in-person graduation ceremonies on the horizon, vice-chancellor says

Small in-person graduation ceremonies on the horizon, vice-chancellor says

Thousands of university students have already returned to campus accommodation despite the national lockdown, Professor Adam Tickell suggests.

Philip to remain in hospital while receiving treatment for an infection

Philip to remain in hospital while receiving treatment for an infection

The Duke of Edinburgh was admitted to hospital last Tuesday after telling his doctor he felt unwell.

A behind-the-scenes look at a year in the life of the Queen’s garden

A behind-the-scenes look at a year in the life of the Queen’s garden

The Buckingham Palace garden is the subject of a new book.

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