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Poll has strongest Scottish support recorded for Reform UK

Poll has strongest Scottish support recorded for Reform UK

Poll has strongest Scottish support recorded for Reform UK

19 March 2025

Analysis of the Survation poll for Quantum Communications put Reform on 14 seats.


UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

19 March 2025

SNP Scotland Office spokesman Stephen Gethins hit out at the lack of engagement with the Scottish Government.


Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

Santander: Full list of 95 branches set to close

19 March 2025

High street banking firm Santander has said it will shut 95 branches in a major overhaul of its operations.


Irish sisters on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital

Irish sisters on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital

Irish sisters on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital

19 March 2025

Lauren Metcalfe, 17, and her younger sister Ellamay, eight, are in the process of appealing for Easter eggs or donations for them.


Santander puts 750 jobs at risk under branch closure plans

Santander puts 750 jobs at risk under branch closure plans

Santander puts 750 jobs at risk under branch closure plans

19 March 2025

The banking giant said it was closing the branches in June, and also cutting hours across 36 sites as well as switching 18 to become counter-free.


Superdrug to open 25 new shops in 2025 across the UK

Superdrug to open 25 new shops in 2025 across the UK

Superdrug to open 25 new shops in 2025 across the UK

19 March 2025

The high street chain said the plans will create around 600 new jobs.


What the papers say – March 19

What the papers say – March 19

What the papers say – March 19

19 March 2025

Talks on a Ukraine ceasefire and reform of the benefits system dominate Wednesday’s front pages.


First day of spring may be hottest of year so far, Met Office says

First day of spring may be hottest of year so far, Met Office says

First day of spring may be hottest of year so far, Met Office says

19 March 2025

Thursday may see a temperature high of 21C for the spring equinox – higher than Barcelona in Spain or Athens in Greece.


Badenoch hits out at ‘celebrity’ Farage as she scraps Tory net zero 2050 pledge

Badenoch hits out at ‘celebrity’ Farage as she scraps Tory net zero 2050 pledge

Badenoch hits out at ‘celebrity’ Farage as she scraps Tory net zero 2050 pledge

18 March 2025

The Conservative leader’s criticism of her political rival came after she said it was time to ‘get real’ about reaching the UK’s 2050 net zero target.


Katie Price says both her bankruptcies have been discharged

Katie Price says both her bankruptcies have been discharged

Katie Price says both her bankruptcies have been discharged

18 March 2025

She was declared bankrupt for a second time last year over an unpaid tax bill worth more than £750,000.


Blow for Government as Lords vote against ending tax relief for private schools

Blow for Government as Lords vote against ending tax relief for private schools

Blow for Government as Lords vote against ending tax relief for private schools

18 March 2025

Peers supported a Conservative amendment to the Non-Domestic (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill with a majority of 91.


Starmer speaks to Zelensky following Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine peace

Starmer speaks to Zelensky following Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine peace

Starmer speaks to Zelensky following Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine peace

18 March 2025

The Prime Minister spoke to the Ukrainian president on the phone on Tuesday, following talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.


Minister rejects calls for UK-wide bank holiday for St Patrick’s Day

Minister rejects calls for UK-wide bank holiday for St Patrick’s Day

Minister rejects calls for UK-wide bank holiday for St Patrick’s Day

18 March 2025

MPs heard the cost to the UK economy would be ‘considerable’ during a Commons debate on the potential merits for wider celebrations.


Free breakfast clubs, home-school register and academy reforms supported by MPs

Free breakfast clubs, home-school register and academy reforms supported by MPs

Free breakfast clubs, home-school register and academy reforms supported by MPs

18 March 2025

The Education Secretary pledged to break down the barriers to opportunity for each and every child’ as school reforms cleared the Commons.


Farm-to-fork watchdog could tackle ‘unfairnesses’ which farmers face, says MP

Farm-to-fork watchdog could tackle ‘unfairnesses’ which farmers face, says MP

Farm-to-fork watchdog could tackle ‘unfairnesses’ which farmers face, says MP

18 March 2025

Alistair Carmichael will propose the Food Products (Market Regulation and Public Procurement) Bill on Wednesday.


No 10 welcomes Trump’s ceasefire progress following call with Putin

No 10 welcomes Trump’s ceasefire progress following call with Putin

No 10 welcomes Trump’s ceasefire progress following call with Putin

18 March 2025

The UK will ‘stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to ensure Russia can never launch an illegal invasion again’, Downing Street said.


Disclosing Harry’s US visa records could subject duke to harassment, court told

Disclosing Harry’s US visa records could subject duke to harassment, court told

Disclosing Harry’s US visa records could subject duke to harassment, court told

18 March 2025

Documents related to the case were unsealed by a US court on Tuesday.


People with long-term health conditions welcome Government decision on payments

People with long-term health conditions welcome Government decision on payments

People with long-term health conditions welcome Government decision on payments

18 March 2025

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced an overhaul of the welfare system and reform to disability benefits on Tuesday.


New Hunger Games book is ‘heart-wrenching’ addition to the series, critics say

New Hunger Games book is ‘heart-wrenching’ addition to the series, critics say

New Hunger Games book is ‘heart-wrenching’ addition to the series, critics say

18 March 2025

Sunrise On The Reaping is the fifth book in the Hunger Games series and follows the games that made Haymitch Abernathy the first District 12 victor.


What changes have been announced to the benefits system?

What changes have been announced to the benefits system?

What changes have been announced to the benefits system?

18 March 2025

Some elements of the reforms have been welcomed and others criticised.


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