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Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

Swinney chairs first Cabinet meeting since becoming First Minister

10 May 2024

The meeting took place at Bute House in Edinburgh.


Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing

10 May 2024

The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a healthcare technology facility in Oxfordshire.


Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

Ofgem proposes upping supplier compensation payments to £40

10 May 2024

The regulator said the increase from £30 was to bring payments in line with inflation.


Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

Glasgow School of Art in arbitration proceedings over Mackintosh Building

10 May 2024

The landmark building was damaged by fires in 2014 and 2018.


Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

Pasties on William as Prince of Wales tours Isles of Scilly

10 May 2024

The future king treated his entourage to the Cornish delicacy as he visited St Mary’s harbour.


Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

Just Stop Oil protesters in their 80s smash Magna Carta display case

10 May 2024

Reverend Sue Parfitt, 82, and Judy Bruce, 85, smashed the glass around the historic document before gluing themselves to it.


Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

Ban cat flaps to protect Britain’s garden birds, urges former minister

10 May 2024

Lord Blencathra also backed calls for outdoor cats to be required to wear collars and bells, as peers debated the Pet Abduction Bill.


NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

NI less prepared for pandemic in 2020 than it was a decade earlier, inquiry told

10 May 2024

Sir Michael McBride told the Covid-19 Inquiry of the issues created by budget uncertainty and Stormont’s three-year powersharing hiatus.


Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

Firms must do more to combat threat of cyber attacks, data regulator warns

10 May 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office has published advice around common security mistakes made by organisations.


Murdered Pc had been looking forward to daughter’s birthday party, court hears

Murdered Pc had been looking forward to daughter’s birthday party, court hears

Murdered Pc had been looking forward to daughter’s birthday party, court hears

10 May 2024

Pc Sharon Beshenivsky was shot in the street after attending a robbery at Universal Express travel agents in Bradford in 2005.


What is behind the UK leaving recession and what does it mean?

What is behind the UK leaving recession and what does it mean?

What is behind the UK leaving recession and what does it mean?

10 May 2024

The UK exited recession after the economy grew over the first three months of 2024, following a contraction over the second half of 2023.


Farmhouse left hanging over cliff due to coastal erosion is demolished

Farmhouse left hanging over cliff due to coastal erosion is demolished

Farmhouse left hanging over cliff due to coastal erosion is demolished

10 May 2024

Cliff Farm in Trimingham, north Norfolk, had to be knocked down.


Football coach found not guilty of using mobile phone while driving

Football coach found not guilty of using mobile phone while driving

Football coach found not guilty of using mobile phone while driving

10 May 2024

Kevin Bond, 66, was cleared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court following a short trial.


Starmer will not set small boats target but pledges hostile territory for gangs

Starmer will not set small boats target but pledges hostile territory for gangs

Starmer will not set small boats target but pledges hostile territory for gangs

10 May 2024

The Labour leader set out his plans in a speech in Deal, Kent, following the defection of local MP Natalie Elphicke.


Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

Restrictions imposed as cow is identified with BSE on Scottish farm

10 May 2024

The Scottish Government described the case as ‘isolated’ and said it did not pose a risk to human health.


Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village

Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village

Two charged after homes evacuated in former pit village

10 May 2024

More than 100 houses in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, were cleared after an Army bomb squad was sent to a property on Wednesday.


Finland’s Kaarija asks for removal of video with Israeli Eurovision act

Finland’s Kaarija asks for removal of video with Israeli Eurovision act

Finland’s Kaarija asks for removal of video with Israeli Eurovision act

10 May 2024

In the clip, Kaarija, who came second in Liverpool last year with the absurd and catchy Cha Cha Cha, and Eden Golan were seen dancing and laughing.


Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

Pro-Palestinian protests set for Eurovision final after Israel qualifies

10 May 2024

Eden Golan, 20, was congratulated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when she got through to Saturday’s grand final.


Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks of breeding season

Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks of breeding season

Zoo welcomes first penguin chicks of breeding season

10 May 2024

Five Northern rockhoppers and 10 gentoos have hatched at Edinburgh Zoo.


William makes first trip to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

William makes first trip to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

William makes first trip to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

10 May 2024

The Prince of Wales will spend time with local businesses and residents of St Mary’s Island.


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