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Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

Shona Robison: Resignation of Mhairi Black was ‘wake-up’ call for politics

14 July 2023

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said all parties have to come together to make politics safe for women.


London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

London at risk of measles outbreak, health chiefs warn

14 July 2023

Parents are being urged to check their children are up to date with their MMR vaccines.


Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

Councils call for 2024 ban on single-use vapes

14 July 2023

It comes as other European countries consider banning disposable e-cigarettes


Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

Kevin Spacey denies ‘sexual bully’ claim and having ‘power wand’

14 July 2023

Prosecutors alleged the ‘crotch grab’ was the Hollywood star’s ‘trademark’ move.


Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

Industrial action ‘could come from UK actors’ union if productions move here’

14 July 2023

The union Equity is not striking, but the Hollywood action is expected to affect some productions in the UK.


Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

Inquests opened into deaths of 11 more ex-patients of disgraced breast surgeon

14 July 2023

The coroner said more inquests would be opened and urged the families of Ian Paterson’s former patients to come forward.


UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

UK invites Saudi crown prince for visit – report

14 July 2023

Mohammed bin Salman was accused of ordering the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.


NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

NHS staff pay rise agreed before ‘higher’ hike for doctors is fair, says No 10

14 July 2023

Staff on Agenda for Change contracts were offered a 5% baseline pay rise earlier this year while doctors have been offered a 6% deal.


Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

14 July 2023

Between 2000 and 2014, more than 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses (SPMs) were falsely prosecuted.


Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

Kate to watch ladies’ singles final at Wimbledon

14 July 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will take on Tunisian Ons Jabeur on Centre Court on Saturday.


Government gives green light for Stonehenge road tunnel

Government gives green light for Stonehenge road tunnel

Government gives green light for Stonehenge road tunnel

14 July 2023

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has granted a Development Consent Order for the project on the A303 in Wiltshire.


William and Kate get the school holidays off to a flying start

William and Kate get the school holidays off to a flying start

William and Kate get the school holidays off to a flying start

14 July 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales took their children, George, Charlotte and Louis, to the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire.


Disability campaign group loses fight over Grenfell recommendations

Disability campaign group loses fight over Grenfell recommendations

Disability campaign group loses fight over Grenfell recommendations

14 July 2023

Claddag complained about a Government ‘failure’ to implement Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations relating to disabled people in high-rise flats.


Angus MacNeil’s membership of SNP suspended as he refuses to rejoin MP group

Angus MacNeil’s membership of SNP suspended as he refuses to rejoin MP group

Angus MacNeil’s membership of SNP suspended as he refuses to rejoin MP group

14 July 2023

The move comes after Mr MacNeil was kicked out of the SNP group for a week.


Kevin Spacey labels prosecution case ‘weak’ and claims accuser wants money

Kevin Spacey labels prosecution case ‘weak’ and claims accuser wants money

Kevin Spacey labels prosecution case ‘weak’ and claims accuser wants money

14 July 2023

The Hollywood star told the jury he could have had sex ‘all the time’ while giving evidence on Friday.


University employers and union meeting amid marking boycott

University employers and union meeting amid marking boycott

University employers and union meeting amid marking boycott

14 July 2023

The University and College Union said the university employers’ position is ‘untenable’ following public sector pay awards of up to 7%.


Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action

Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action

Rail passengers warned of fresh industrial action

14 July 2023

Members of the RMT union will walk out on three days later this month, while train drivers will ban overtime from July 17 to 22.


Hundreds gather for funeral of Nottingham attack victim

Hundreds gather for funeral of Nottingham attack victim

Hundreds gather for funeral of Nottingham attack victim

14 July 2023

The funeral of 19-year-old Barnaby Webber took place in Taunton, Somerset.


Renters and young people hit hardest by soaring cost of living – ONS

Renters and young people hit hardest by soaring cost of living – ONS

Renters and young people hit hardest by soaring cost of living – ONS

14 July 2023

Around 43% of renters reported it was very or somewhat difficult to afford rent, compared with 28% of mortgage holders.


Councils win bid to bring legal challenge over airfields plan for asylum seekers

Councils win bid to bring legal challenge over airfields plan for asylum seekers

Councils win bid to bring legal challenge over airfields plan for asylum seekers

14 July 2023

Mrs Justice Thornton said that two out of the 15 grounds could go ahead to a further hearing, including on the use of ’emergency’ planning powers.


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