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Veteran Card to go on ID list as minister apologises to those unable to vote

Veteran Card to go on ID list as minister apologises to those unable to vote

Veteran Card to go on ID list as minister apologises to those unable to vote

02 May 2024

The card was introduced in January 2024 but has not yet been added to the list of approved ID documents for voting.


Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

02 May 2024

Police said they had arrested several people.


Being physically active may boost quality of life for middle-aged women – study

Being physically active may boost quality of life for middle-aged women – study

Being physically active may boost quality of life for middle-aged women – study

02 May 2024

Researchers said women should increase their activity levels to meet World Health Organisation guidelines on physical activity by age 55.


Covid inquiry hears of tensions over daily death figures in Northern Ireland

Covid inquiry hears of tensions over daily death figures in Northern Ireland

Covid inquiry hears of tensions over daily death figures in Northern Ireland

02 May 2024

The inquiry heard that Health Minister Robin Swann had taken a ‘personal interest’ in the supply of figures.


Original photographs of 1939 dig go on display at Sutton Hoo

Original photographs of 1939 dig go on display at Sutton Hoo

Original photographs of 1939 dig go on display at Sutton Hoo

02 May 2024

The Anglo-Saxon treasures unearthed at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk have been described as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.


Ex-lord advocate knew race would be at centre of Sheku Bayoh probe, inquiry told

Ex-lord advocate knew race would be at centre of Sheku Bayoh probe, inquiry told

Ex-lord advocate knew race would be at centre of Sheku Bayoh probe, inquiry told

02 May 2024

Frank Mulholland, who was head of the Crown Office between 2011 and 2016, gave evidence to the inquiry into the father-of-two’s death.


What next as John Swinney emerges as only MSP contending for SNP leadership

What next as John Swinney emerges as only MSP contending for SNP leadership

What next as John Swinney emerges as only MSP contending for SNP leadership

02 May 2024

Mr Swinney’s main rival has announced she will not run against him.


Failures in Afghanistan evacuation probably cost lives, tribunal hears

Failures in Afghanistan evacuation probably cost lives, tribunal hears

Failures in Afghanistan evacuation probably cost lives, tribunal hears

02 May 2024

Josie Stewart believed Government officials prioritised ‘managing political and media fallout’ over effective evacuation, judges heard.


Some prisons ‘on the brink’ as overcrowding increases, MSPs told

Some prisons ‘on the brink’ as overcrowding increases, MSPs told

Some prisons ‘on the brink’ as overcrowding increases, MSPs told

02 May 2024

Seven of the country’s 15 jails are at what is called ‘red status’.


Sword attack victim ‘had headphones in’ and did not hear warnings – neighbour

Sword attack victim ‘had headphones in’ and did not hear warnings – neighbour

Sword attack victim ‘had headphones in’ and did not hear warnings – neighbour

02 May 2024

Daniel Anjorin’s next-door neighbour Aiste Dabasinskaite said she and others had tried to shout warnings to the teenager.


Man injured in Hainault sword attack a ‘hero’ for protecting family, says sister

Man injured in Hainault sword attack a ‘hero’ for protecting family, says sister

Man injured in Hainault sword attack a ‘hero’ for protecting family, says sister

02 May 2024

Henry De Los Rios Polania is in hospital after being stabbed in his home on Tuesday morning.


‘Co-Flop’ Arena being monitored after embarrassing opening fiasco

‘Co-Flop’ Arena being monitored after embarrassing opening fiasco

‘Co-Flop’ Arena being monitored after embarrassing opening fiasco

02 May 2024

The ‘world-leading’ new venue in Manchester has cancelled opening shows three times now.


John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign

John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign

John Swinney could become first minister unopposed as rival rules out campaign

02 May 2024

Former Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes confirmed on Thursday she will not be putting herself forward to succeed Humza Yousaf.


Student protests on UK campuses will spread but not get violent, say organisers

Student protests on UK campuses will spread but not get violent, say organisers

Student protests on UK campuses will spread but not get violent, say organisers

02 May 2024

Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt has warned universities that trouble-makers must receive an ‘extremely strict response’.


Grandfather in fundraising challenge after ‘miracle’ recovery in hospice

Grandfather in fundraising challenge after ‘miracle’ recovery in hospice

Grandfather in fundraising challenge after ‘miracle’ recovery in hospice

02 May 2024

Harry Marsh, 83, aims to complete a five-mile walk later this month.


Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

Protesters block coach in bid to stop migrants being moved to Bibby Stockholm

02 May 2024

A large group of people surrounded the dark-coloured coach near the Best Western Hotel in Peckham, south London.


SNP leadership race could be ‘reset moment’ for party, says Curtice

SNP leadership race could be ‘reset moment’ for party, says Curtice

SNP leadership race could be ‘reset moment’ for party, says Curtice

02 May 2024

Humza Yousaf announced on Monday he would step down.


‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

‘Transformative’ sickle cell treatment approved for NHS use

02 May 2024

There are around 17,500 people living with sickle cell disease in the UK.


Home Office scraps plan to move group of asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Home Office scraps plan to move group of asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

Home Office scraps plan to move group of asylum seekers to Bibby Stockholm

02 May 2024

Officials formally withdrew plans to move the men to Dorset after residents in Margate peacefully disrupted Home Office coaches last week.


Former UN commander: UK troops should go to Bosnia amid destabilisation risks

Former UN commander: UK troops should go to Bosnia amid destabilisation risks

Former UN commander: UK troops should go to Bosnia amid destabilisation risks

02 May 2024

Independent MP Bob Stewart, a former UN commander in Bosnia, told the Commons a British battalion would be the ‘best’ to send for peacemaking.


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