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Sarwar calls for answers for families on care home discharges during pandemic

Sarwar calls for answers for families on care home discharges during pandemic

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon and former health secretary Jeane Freeman will appear before the inquiry this week.

Camilla visits King for third time following his enlarged prostate procedure

Camilla visits King for third time following his enlarged prostate procedure

The Queen smiled as she arrived at The London Clinic in central London by car just before midday on Sunday.

Yousaf urged to order ministerial code probe into himself over WhatsApp claim

Yousaf urged to order ministerial code probe into himself over WhatsApp claim

The First Minister had previously said he had not deleted messages.

Labour’s £28bn green investment pledge remains ‘level of ambition’ – Reynolds

Labour’s £28bn green investment pledge remains ‘level of ambition’ – Reynolds

The shadow business secretary also praised leader Sir Keir Starmer for rebuilding the party.

‘Difficulties’ in Post Office governance led me to sack chairman, says Badenoch

‘Difficulties’ in Post Office governance led me to sack chairman, says Badenoch

The Business Secretary would not be drawn on whether there will be other departures from the board of directors.

Badenoch defends UK decision to suspend funding to UN’s relief agency in Gaza

Badenoch defends UK decision to suspend funding to UN’s relief agency in Gaza

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency has said suspending funding is ‘irresponsible’.

Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa in Paris

Protesters throw soup at Mona Lisa in Paris

In a video shared by French news agency CL Press, a woman can be seen throwing liquid from a tin at the artwork.

Badenoch criticises Tory plotters but does not rule out leadership bid

Badenoch criticises Tory plotters but does not rule out leadership bid

The Business Secretary said the speculation was ‘all a distraction’.

Scotland has not cut funding to UN agency despite reports, claims Yousaf

Scotland has not cut funding to UN agency despite reports, claims Yousaf

An investigation was launched by UNRWA amid allegations several staff members were involved in the October 7 attacks.

Obesity and alcohol ‘driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK’

Obesity and alcohol ‘driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK’

Bowel cancer death rates for men and women aged 25 to 49 are expected to rise.

Chicken restaurant chain Wingstop eyes 15 new UK sites

Chicken restaurant chain Wingstop eyes 15 new UK sites

The UK franchise of the US hospitality brand said the ambitious growth plan represented its biggest year of expansion since launching in 2018.

UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed

UK construction sector faces ‘difficult period’ after 4,370 firms collapsed

The sector has experienced the highest number of bankruptcies of any industry in the UK for the past three years.

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

Borrowing costs expected to be held at near 16-year high for longer

The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is widely expected to keep interest rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row.

Sadiq Khan launches £24m plan to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

Sadiq Khan launches £24m plan to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays

It is hoped increasing the number of workers going to offices on Fridays would raise revenue for the hospitality sector.

Yousaf to visit City of London

Yousaf to visit City of London

Humza Yousaf will attend a belated Burns Supper, as well as participating in a roundtable with ambassadors from the 27 EU countries.

Third of people planning to holiday in the UK in 2024 – research

Third of people planning to holiday in the UK in 2024 – research

One in five respondents said they plan to spend more money on travelling over the course of this year.

Jamie Oliver backs Big Issue’s new low-cost recipe section

Jamie Oliver backs Big Issue’s new low-cost recipe section

The idea was inspired by one of the magazine’s vendors in London.

Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety – poll

Drivers doubt Highway Code update boosted pedestrians’ safety – poll

The Highway Code, which contains advice and rules for people using Britain’s roads, was amended to provide more protection for vulnerable road users.

Privately educated adults ‘more likely to have learned about pensions at school’

Privately educated adults ‘more likely to have learned about pensions at school’

Some 42% of privately educated 35 to 44-year-olds said they reviewed or reassessed their pension pot at least once a year, a survey indicated.

Union criticises Government over role in train drivers’ dispute

Union criticises Government over role in train drivers’ dispute

Aslef members will launch a fresh wave of industrial action which will cause more travel chaos from Monday.

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