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Scottish Government to face Holyrood vote of no confidence, bureau confirms

Scottish Government to face Holyrood vote of no confidence, bureau confirms

Scottish Government to face Holyrood vote of no confidence, bureau confirms

30 April 2024

The Labour-led motion against the Government will be held on Wednesday afternoon.


Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

Rafah incursion would struggle to comply with international law, says Mitchell

30 April 2024

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire agreement have been taking place.


Lildl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

Lildl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

Lildl plans hundreds of new supermarket openings across Britain

30 April 2024

The German discount chain said it is offering a finder’s fee to people who can help it identify sites for new stores.


Boy, 13, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

Boy, 13, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

Boy, 13, killed in stabbings incident as sword-wielding suspect arrested

30 April 2024

Chief Superintendent Stuart Bell said he did not believe the incident was a targeted attack.


Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

Former Irish premier: I wish to God UK politicians would look at their own laws

30 April 2024

Bertie Ahern said that if he had been snubbed by British officials, he would ‘tell them the next meeting is in Kerry’.


‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

‘I’m well’: King reassures patients on visit to cancer centre

30 April 2024

Charles looked relaxed and in good spirits during a visit to University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre.


Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

Charity chief praises King for continuing to raise awareness of cancer

30 April 2024

Macmillan Cancer Support chief Gemma Peter said the King’s first engagement was encouraging for people who have the disease.


Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

Sensodyne maker Haleon to shut UK factory with loss of 435 jobs

30 April 2024

The consumer healthcare group is aiming to close the site on a phased basis over the next two years.


Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

Train operator extends discounted ticket scheme

30 April 2024

Avanti West Coast has added 10 new routes to its Superfare programme.


Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

Scottish Labour to press on with vote to unseat the Scottish Government

30 April 2024

Meanwhile, Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross said the job to oust Humza Yousaf was done as he withdrew the motion against him.


Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

Sunak: Media industry that holds governments to account ‘strengthens democracy’

30 April 2024

The Prime Minister opened the Society of Editors 25th anniversary conference on Tuesday with a keynote speech.


‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

‘Dark day’ as prescription charge to reach almost £10 per item in England

30 April 2024

Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.


Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

Knife crime in London: What the latest figures show

30 April 2024

Some 112 homicides were recorded by the Metropolitan Police in 2023, 72 of which involved a knife.


Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

Covid-19 inquiry ‘an opportunity for candour’ from Stormont leaders

30 April 2024

The UK-wide inquiry’s hearings in Belfast will run for three weeks.


Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

Simon Harris: ‘Legitimate expectation’ Irish-UK migration deal will be honoured

30 April 2024

The Irish premier called for a sense of calm and said everyone needed ‘to take a deep breath and just be very factual’.


Rare European eel and tope shark among 81 species found along Sussex coastline

Rare European eel and tope shark among 81 species found along Sussex coastline

Rare European eel and tope shark among 81 species found along Sussex coastline

30 April 2024

Scientists say there is the urgent need to address destructive fishing practices globally.


Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

Generation of children having lives blighted by homelessness, warns charity

30 April 2024

There were 145,800 children in temporary accommodation as of the end of December last year.


King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

King named Cancer Research UK patron as he resumes public-facing duties

30 April 2024

Charles has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February.


Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne to arrive in Southampton

30 April 2024

The 3,000-passenger liner is due to dock in her home port on Tuesday night.


Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

Home-buyer mortgage approvals jump to highest level since September 2022

30 April 2024

Home sales across the UK also increased in March, for the third month in a row.


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