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The businessman, known as the ‘Czech sphinx’ because of his quiet, inscrutable style, could take over the 500-year-old organisation.

The party’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn did accept however that support for the SNP has taken a ‘slight dip’ in opinion polls.

Conservative MPs account for the majority of members not seeking re-election.

It will raise the alarm if a vulnerable person living on their own does not follow their usual routine.

The veteran MP claims she is being blocked from standing for Labour in the General Election despite having the party whip restored.

The companies have been in talks over a deal worth almost £39 billion since Wednesday May 22.

The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.

Mike Lambert hopes to set out in early June for a 2,000-mile trek.

The offer from ‘Czech Sphinx’ Daniel Kretinsky includes plans to maintain public services, but has attracted scrutiny from politicians and unions.

The Labour plans will need £116 billion in additional public and private investment, while the Conservative proposal will require £104.6 billion.

During her stint with the Bank, Ms Reeves spent some time on secondment to the British Embassy in Washington.

Rishi Sunak vows to shut down ‘rip-off degrees’ while Labour details plans to tackle NHS backlogs.

Dale said an emotional farewell during his LBC show on Tuesday after 14 years with the radio station.

One officer was left with a serious facial injury after she was hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd.

Cutmarks on an ancient skull suggest they may have tried to operate on tumours.

Survey findings from Shelter suggested that 70% of social tenants said they could not afford to live in their local area if renting privately.

Joan Clarke, who was portrayed by Keira Knightley in the 2014 film The Imitation Game, worked alongside Alan Turing at Bletchley Park.

The House of Commons Liaison Committee has released a report calling for changes in Whitehall.

Here are the stories making headlines on Wednesday.

A Met Office yellow warning for thunderstorms comes into force in Scotland at 10am on Wednesday until 7pm.