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Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

Family welcome prosecution of private prison where inmate died of Covid-19

23 April 2025

Calum Inglis, 34, was found dead in his cell at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on October 24, 2021.


NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

NatWest vows not to forget ‘lessons’ on bankers’ bonuses

23 April 2025

Chairman Rick Haythornthwaite said the bank had become a ‘simpler, safer, customer-focused bank’.


Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

Man jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of nine-year-old girl

23 April 2025

Jordan Wilkes had researched child killings including the Southport murders before attack.


Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

Heart attack victim died after ambulance service ‘did nothing’ for an hour

23 April 2025

Graham Anderson, 59, died in May 2020 after falling ill at his office in Grangemouth.


UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

UK and Ukraine ministers meet as officials discuss peace plans

23 April 2025

US secretary of state Marco Rubio did not attend the talks in London but defence and foreign ministers from the UK and Ukraine met.


Watchdog partially upholds complaints about ‘misleading’ Octopus Energy ads

Watchdog partially upholds complaints about ‘misleading’ Octopus Energy ads

Watchdog partially upholds complaints about ‘misleading’ Octopus Energy ads

23 April 2025

The ASA said the ads were not clear that those on a fixed tariff with another supplier might not necessarily save if they switched to Octopus.


New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

New street signs unveiled to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s birthplace

23 April 2025

The blue commemorative designs in Bruton Street, Mayfair, incorporate one of the late Queen’s favourite flowers, lily of the valley.


Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

Intel planning to cut more than 20% of staff – reports

23 April 2025

The tech giant is said to be looking to restructure under its new chief executive.


Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

Starmer branded ‘incompetent-in-chief’ during heated exchange with SNP MP

23 April 2025

Dave Doogan, MP for Angus and Perthshire Glens, claimed Scotland is ‘dissatisfied’ with the ‘latest iteration of dysfunctional British rule’.


Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

Jury in trial of Jesse Lingard’s grandfather retires to consider verdicts

23 April 2025

Kenneth Lingard, 86, denies 17 counts of indecent assault.


Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

Kemi Badenoch claims PM ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to express own views

23 April 2025

Sir Keir Starmer and Tory leader Mrs Badenoch clashed over gender issues at Prime Minister’s Questions.


NHS staff fatigue factor in patient harm and deserves urgent attention – report

NHS staff fatigue factor in patient harm and deserves urgent attention – report

NHS staff fatigue factor in patient harm and deserves urgent attention – report

23 April 2025

The report claims staff are fatigued for a variety of reasons, such as excessive workloads, long shifts, not enough rest time and inadequate breaks.


Animal charity backs Green’s bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland

Animal charity backs Green’s bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland

Animal charity backs Green’s bid to end greyhound racing in Scotland

23 April 2025

But the Greyhound Board of Great Britain said Mark Ruskell’s member’s Bill was a ‘confused and ill-thought-out piece of legislation’.


Stagecoach drivers plan seven days of strikes over ‘unacceptable’ pay offer

Stagecoach drivers plan seven days of strikes over ‘unacceptable’ pay offer

Stagecoach drivers plan seven days of strikes over ‘unacceptable’ pay offer

23 April 2025

A number of strike dates have been set throughout May.


Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

Venus, Saturn and the Moon set to form rare ‘smiley face’ planet alignment

23 April 2025

Venus and Saturn are set to align with the crescent moon on Friday morning in a rare astronomical event.


Police continue to analyse transgender rights protest footage after banner claim

Police continue to analyse transgender rights protest footage after banner claim

Police continue to analyse transgender rights protest footage after banner claim

23 April 2025

Questions have been raised over whether some protesters held signs with apparent death threats.


Protesters gather as Swinney chairs special summit to tackle far right

Protesters gather as Swinney chairs special summit to tackle far right

Protesters gather as Swinney chairs special summit to tackle far right

23 April 2025

Demonstrators with ‘mass deportation’ signs gathered as the First Minister warned about the threats to Scotland’s democracy.


Hotel worker jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of sexual assaults

Hotel worker jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of sexual assaults

Hotel worker jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of sexual assaults

23 April 2025

Ahmed Fahmy, 46, of Barnet, was found guilty in July last year of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.


Action urged to close life expectancy gap between men and women

Action urged to close life expectancy gap between men and women

Action urged to close life expectancy gap between men and women

23 April 2025

Health leaders are looking to form England’s first ever men’s health strategy.


MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk

MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk

MSP defends Supreme Court ‘bigotry’ comment after claim it puts judges at risk

23 April 2025

Maggie Chapman told a transgender rights demonstration ‘bigotry, prejudice and hatred’ had come from the UK’s top court.


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