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Mordaunt jokes about Tories being ‘a bunch of rotters’ after SNP criticism

Mordaunt jokes about Tories being ‘a bunch of rotters’ after SNP criticism

SNP MP Deirdre Brock had accused the Commons Leader of being anti-Scottish.

Families criticise hospital order for Nottingham knifeman who killed three

Families criticise hospital order for Nottingham knifeman who killed three

Valdo Calocane, who has paranoid schizophrenia, killed three people and injured three others while in the ‘grip of a psychotic episode’.

Consumer confidence reaches highest point in two years as optimism strengthens

Consumer confidence reaches highest point in two years as optimism strengthens

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index rose by three points to minus 19 this month – its best headline score since January 2022.

Brexit benefits require EU divergence, says Badenoch

Brexit benefits require EU divergence, says Badenoch

It comes amid concerns from Tory backbenchers that changes will be limited as part of efforts to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland.

Research may shed light on difficulty in identifying The Traitors

Research may shed light on difficulty in identifying The Traitors

The School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen looked at how people judge groups.

MP: Government fell for Tata Steel’s empty bluff to walk away from Port Talbot

MP: Government fell for Tata Steel’s empty bluff to walk away from Port Talbot

Business minister Nusrat Ghani said the UK Government’s commitment to the steel sector is ‘clear’ given it is investing in the South Wales site.

Knife crime offences: What the latest figures show

Knife crime offences: What the latest figures show

There has been a ‘notable increase’ in the number of robberies involving a knife or sharp instrument.

Digital pound launch undecided amid privacy concerns, says Bank of England

Digital pound launch undecided amid privacy concerns, says Bank of England

The Bank and the Treasury launched a consultation in February last year over the so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Sturgeon described Johnson as a ‘f****** clown’, Covid inquiry told

Sturgeon described Johnson as a ‘f****** clown’, Covid inquiry told

Her former chief of staff Liz Lloyd is giving evidence to the panel on Thursday.

Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 32%

Police-recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales jump 32%

It is the first time since current records began in 2002/03 that the number recorded by police has risen higher than 400,000.

Former subpostmistress who ‘suffered in silence’ has conviction quashed

Former subpostmistress who ‘suffered in silence’ has conviction quashed

Kathleen Crane had endured an ‘appalling experience’ after being wrongly convicted of fraud as part of the Post Office scandal.

Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry next week

Sturgeon to face Covid inquiry next week

The former first minister is likely to face questions on the use of private emails for Scottish Government business.

Roses are red, violets are blue, will there be a shortage from the EU?

Roses are red, violets are blue, will there be a shortage from the EU?

Labour MP Daniel Zeichner voiced concerns over the difficulties for importing flowers.

Under-18s now unable to get messages from strangers on Instagram and Facebook

Under-18s now unable to get messages from strangers on Instagram and Facebook

Meta has announced stricter controls for teenage users of its social media platforms.

Looted gold regalia to be loaned back to Ghana by British Museum and V&A

Looted gold regalia to be loaned back to Ghana by British Museum and V&A

The collection will be displayed at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi.

Proportion of people married or in civil partnerships falls below 50%

Proportion of people married or in civil partnerships falls below 50%

The estimates by marital status and living arrangements cover England and Wales for 2021 and 2022.

Fuller’s in ‘great shape’ as pub chain’s festive sales jump a fifth

Fuller’s in ‘great shape’ as pub chain’s festive sales jump a fifth

The Chiswick-based company, which runs 370 venues across the UK, told investors that sales jumped 21.6%.

Top European judge warns UK Government not to ignore court orders

Top European judge warns UK Government not to ignore court orders

Rishi Sunak’s Safety of Rwanda Bill sets out that ministers can choose whether or not to comply with European Court of Human Rights interim measures.

Knife crime ‘will not be fixed overnight’ by crackdown on zombie-style blades

Knife crime ‘will not be fixed overnight’ by crackdown on zombie-style blades

Policing minister Chris Philp has also not ruled out taking further action on certain types of swords if necessary.

Green shipping projects share £33m

Green shipping projects share £33m

A total of 33 schemes across the UK will receive money for demonstrations, factory trials and feasibility studies.

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