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Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

Tear down trade barriers with Europe, says Davey

18 March 2023

The Lib Dem leader will say Britain must rebuild relations with Brussels if the economy is to prosper.


Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP

Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP

Scots paying unacceptable price for Westminster failure on energy bills – SNP

18 March 2023

Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to U-turn on the decision to scrap the £400 energy rebate.


Impact of roadkill ‘more shocking’ than previously thought – scientists

Impact of roadkill ‘more shocking’ than previously thought – scientists

Impact of roadkill ‘more shocking’ than previously thought – scientists

18 March 2023

Roadkill was found to be the most common cause of death in almost a third of all 150 animals populations studied worldwide.


What the papers say – March 18

What the papers say – March 18

What the papers say – March 18

18 March 2023

Saturday’s front pages lead with a variety of stories but several feature the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick’s Day with the Irish Guards.


Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

Train passengers face disruption as rail workers strike in pay and jobs row

18 March 2023

Football fans and families travelling to weekend leisure events will be among those affected by the RMT action.


Broadcaster Jon Snow says he ‘hasn’t found age relevant’ to late fatherhood

Broadcaster Jon Snow says he ‘hasn’t found age relevant’ to late fatherhood

Broadcaster Jon Snow says he ‘hasn’t found age relevant’ to late fatherhood

17 March 2023

The veteran journalist and broadcaster, 75, said following the birth of his third child, ‘life felt complete’.


Rare anti-slavery poem by Coleridge at risk of leaving UK, according to DCMS

Rare anti-slavery poem by Coleridge at risk of leaving UK, according to DCMS

Rare anti-slavery poem by Coleridge at risk of leaving UK, according to DCMS

17 March 2023

The poem discusses the evils of slavery and laments the fate of slaves on the Middle Passage transportation route.


Irish pop star Niall Horan ‘welcome back anytime’ after White House performance

Irish pop star Niall Horan ‘welcome back anytime’ after White House performance

Irish pop star Niall Horan ‘welcome back anytime’ after White House performance

17 March 2023

The Co Westmeath singer ended his performance with the Irish folk song Spancil Hill, which is about emigration.


Star-studded sketches help Comic Relief raise more than £31m on Red Nose Day

Star-studded sketches help Comic Relief raise more than £31m on Red Nose Day

Star-studded sketches help Comic Relief raise more than £31m on Red Nose Day

17 March 2023

Graham Norton led a Eurovision unseen audition tape sketch while comedian Asim Chaudhry became a bombshell contestant on Love Island.


Braverman doubles down on Rwanda deal as she makes first visit as Home Secretary

Braverman doubles down on Rwanda deal as she makes first visit as Home Secretary

Braverman doubles down on Rwanda deal as she makes first visit as Home Secretary

17 March 2023

Suella Braverman faced criticism ahead of the visit after it was labelled a ‘showboat trip’.


Prince of Wales: Diana would be disappointed in lack of progress on homelessness

Prince of Wales: Diana would be disappointed in lack of progress on homelessness

Prince of Wales: Diana would be disappointed in lack of progress on homelessness

17 March 2023

William appeared in a short film as part of the 2023 Comic Relief broadcast where he sat down with two people who had experienced homelessness.


Climate activists carry out sit-down protest at high-end London restaurant

Climate activists carry out sit-down protest at high-end London restaurant

Climate activists carry out sit-down protest at high-end London restaurant

17 March 2023

Protesters from Animal Rebellion entered Scott’s seafood restaurant in Mayfair on Friday.


Two police officers stabbed in central London

Two police officers stabbed in central London

Two police officers stabbed in central London

17 March 2023

The Metropolitan Police said the officers were off duty and a man has been arrested.


Junior doctors’ leaders to halt strikes and enter pay talks

Junior doctors’ leaders to halt strikes and enter pay talks

Junior doctors’ leaders to halt strikes and enter pay talks

17 March 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care said the BMA has agreed to talks on the same terms as other health unions which concluded this week.


Politicians must fulfil promise of Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says

Politicians must fulfil promise of Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says

Politicians must fulfil promise of Good Friday Agreement, Taoiseach says

17 March 2023

Mr Varadkar said an end to the political impasse brought on by disputes over the Northern Ireland Protocol could deliver great economic prosperity.


Britain welcomes issuing of arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Britain welcomes issuing of arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

Britain welcomes issuing of arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

17 March 2023

The International Criminal Court has acted over the alleged abduction and deportation of thousands of Ukrainian children.


US has led the free world in opposition to Russian invasion of Ukraine: Varadkar

US has led the free world in opposition to Russian invasion of Ukraine: Varadkar

US has led the free world in opposition to Russian invasion of Ukraine: Varadkar

17 March 2023

The Taoiseach thanked the US administration for standing with European governments in the face of Russian aggression.


SNP communications chief resigns over membership statements

SNP communications chief resigns over membership statements

SNP communications chief resigns over membership statements

17 March 2023

Reports of membership numbers the party attempted to rubbish were later found to be accurate.


Watchdog probes senior police officer over alleged ‘regretful sex’ rape comments

Watchdog probes senior police officer over alleged ‘regretful sex’ rape comments

Watchdog probes senior police officer over alleged ‘regretful sex’ rape comments

17 March 2023

Sir Stephen House denies making the comments to a Home Office adviser at a Scotland Yard meeting in January 2022.


Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

Parliament warns MSPs to remove TikTok over security fears

17 March 2023

Concerns have been raised about the security of the app.


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