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Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee

Refusal to permit Alex Salmond inquiry witnesses unacceptable, warns committee

The Scottish Deputy First Minister has said two members of Government staff cannot answer questions from MSPs.

Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice

Ministerial standards adviser quits as PM contradicts his Patel bullying advice

Sir Alex Allan said the Home Secretary’s behaviour met the definition of bullying adopted by the civil service.

Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner

Jeremy Kyle may have caused or contributed to death of TV show guest – coroner

Steve Dymond, 63, is suspected to have taken his own life seven days after filming The Jeremy Kyle Show.

How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?

How can Rishi Sunak plug the hole in public finances?

The UK’s debt is now more than 100% of national income.

Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS

Substantial regional differences in Covid-19 infections across England, says ONS

New increases appear to be driven by infections in younger people, the Office for National Statistics said.

William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying

William praises Diana Award ambassadors for work to tackle online bullying

The programme was set up in memory of the princess and her belief that young people have the power to change the world.

Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code

Johnson defends Patel as report finds she broke ministerial code

A Government statement said Mr Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Ms Patel and ‘considers this matter now closed’.

Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact

Tory MP urges correction from Hancock after he hails lockdown impact

Former minister Steve Baker said scientists had been clear that the effect of England’s second lockdown was not known yet.

In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure

In Pictures: Edinburgh Zoo lights up for Arctic adventure

The zoo’s Christmas lights display will run from November 20 until January 3.

British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute

British Gas facing strikes in pay and conditions dispute

Company makes clear negotiations have ended after putting forward a revised proposal.

Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election

Tories win in Clackmannanshire East council by-election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross hopes delegates at this weekend’s Tory conference would celebrate the win.

Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity

Social care cut for 210,000 older people during pandemic – charity

Age UK said it is worrying that older people appear to be receiving less support, given that the need for social care is only likely to increase.

Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated

Opposition to bike lanes ‘massively’ overestimated

A survey by a cycling charity indicates only 19% of people disapprove of schemes, but 29% think there is opposition across the general public.

Households face extra £21 coronavirus charge on energy bills

Households face extra £21 coronavirus charge on energy bills

Ofgem has proposed an increase to offset customers who are struggling to pay their bills.

Royal Navy monitors four Russian ships in Moray Firth

Royal Navy monitors four Russian ships in Moray Firth

HMS Tyne kept a close eye on the vessels.

Public sector pay freeze prediction sparks industrial action warning

Public sector pay freeze prediction sparks industrial action warning

Capping pay would be a ‘bitter pill’ for millions of workers, say unions.

Welsh firebreak lockdown has succeeded, Mark Drakeford says

Welsh firebreak lockdown has succeeded, Mark Drakeford says

The 17-day firebreak was criticised by UK Government ministers before Boris Johnson announced England’s own lockdown.

Restored landscapes could teem with wildlife, conservationists say

Restored landscapes could teem with wildlife, conservationists say

Plans for 10 landscape recovery projects across England have been unveiled by the Government.

Public will need to respect social distancing at Christmas, says Hancock

Public will need to respect social distancing at Christmas, says Hancock

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said it was the Government’s aim to allow people to meet up after what has been a ‘terrible year’.

Police name law student, 18, who died after collapsing at university

Police name law student, 18, who died after collapsing at university

Tributes have been paid to Megan Pollitt, from Rugby in Warwickshire, following her death.

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