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Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

Government rules out raising age of sale of cigarettes

11 April 2023

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the introduction of legal restrictions would be ‘too big a departure’ from the current policy.


Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

Queen told head of army her grandsons could fight on front line – documentary

11 April 2023

The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor is a five-part series which will be screened from April 20.


Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

Barclay slams ‘regrettable’ four-day strike by junior doctors in bitter pay row

11 April 2023

The Health Secretary said the walkouts have ‘clearly been timed to have an impact on patients’.


Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

Man injured woman, 82, before killing stranger in knife attack, court told

11 April 2023

Norris Henry is said to have stabbed Elizabeth Walsh in the back before knifing 20-year-old Ali Abucar Ali fatally in the chest on November 12 2021.


SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

SNP’s auditors resigned ’round about October’, reveals Humza Yousaf

11 April 2023

The First Minister and SNP leader said the party was ‘working very hard’ to bring in new accountants to oversee the party’s books.


Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

11 April 2023

Cutting business rates is among the measures to be announced by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves.


All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

All-terrain vehicle once owned by Jeremy Clarkson to be sold at auction

11 April 2023

The 2005 Argo Avenger 8×8 was bought new by the former Top Gear host, before it was sold around 2010, according to Cheffins.


Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

Parents’ help with schoolwork does little for children’s progress – study

11 April 2023

Research suggests having parents from a high socio-economic class approximately doubles the chance of a child being rated ‘above average’ by teachers.


Police divers return to river where Nicola Bulley was found

Police divers return to river where Nicola Bulley was found

Police divers return to river where Nicola Bulley was found

11 April 2023

The mother-of-two was found in the River Wyre after a huge police search


Avian flu threatens survival of some bird species in Scotland, study suggests

Avian flu threatens survival of some bird species in Scotland, study suggests

Avian flu threatens survival of some bird species in Scotland, study suggests

11 April 2023

The NatureScot report analysed the effects of the unprecedented avian flu outbreak among wild birds since 2021.


Why are junior doctors striking and how will the NHS cope?

Why are junior doctors striking and how will the NHS cope?

Why are junior doctors striking and how will the NHS cope?

11 April 2023

The four-day walkout is said to be the most disruptive in the history of the health service.


Suspicious device discovered at cemetery following republican Easter event

Suspicious device discovered at cemetery following republican Easter event

Suspicious device discovered at cemetery following republican Easter event

11 April 2023

The City Cemetery in Londonderry is currently closed to visitors as a public safety operation is underway.


Major security operation in Belfast ahead of Biden visit

Major security operation in Belfast ahead of Biden visit

Major security operation in Belfast ahead of Biden visit

11 April 2023

Police and secret service vehicles descended on the city ahead of the US President ‘s arrival.


Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

Holidaymakers warned over new travel scams exploiting passport delays

11 April 2023

Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated and convincing methods to dupe potential travellers, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute warned.


UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF upgrade

UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF upgrade

UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF upgrade

11 April 2023

The UK’s economy will shrink by 0.3% and grow by 1% next year, the IMF said on Tuesday.


Cancer patient supports striking doctors on picket line as check-up delayed

Cancer patient supports striking doctors on picket line as check-up delayed

Cancer patient supports striking doctors on picket line as check-up delayed

11 April 2023

NHS junior doctors across England have launched a four-day strike in a worsening dispute over pay.


Sunak condemns ‘abhorrent’ killing of British-Israeli sisters and mother

Sunak condemns ‘abhorrent’ killing of British-Israeli sisters and mother

Sunak condemns ‘abhorrent’ killing of British-Israeli sisters and mother

11 April 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged both sides in the Israel-Palestinian dispute to de-escalate tensions following a wave of violence.


Plant pandemics threatening food of billions, scientists warn

Plant pandemics threatening food of billions, scientists warn

Plant pandemics threatening food of billions, scientists warn

11 April 2023

Researchers studying a fungus pandemic in wheat said ‘we have to assume’ more diseases will spread in future in a call to prepare for them.


Man denies sending offensive email to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner

Man denies sending offensive email to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner

Man denies sending offensive email to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner

11 April 2023

David Perry, 66, of Weybridge, Surry, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.


Scientists design robot hand that can grasp objects based on wrist movement

Scientists design robot hand that can grasp objects based on wrist movement

Scientists design robot hand that can grasp objects based on wrist movement

11 April 2023

Experts from the University of Cambridge said the hand utilises ‘passive’ movement.


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