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University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

University on the hunt for Taggart archive investigator

16 March 2023

Blythe Duff donated scripts and memorabilia from the TV crime drama to Glasgow Caledonian University in 2018.


Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

Man in court accused of stabbing woman because ‘he believed she worked for GCHQ’

16 March 2023

Joshua Bowles was charged with attempted murder after an investigation by counter-terror detectives.


Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

Cabinet Office accused of using taxpayers’ money to ‘snoop’ on MPs

16 March 2023

Based across the Cabinet Office and No 10, the Rapid Response Unit was operating to combat misinformation.


‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

‘Surge’ in norovirus cases in England adds to pressure on hospitals

16 March 2023

Numbers have risen 52% in a week.


SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

SNP candidates indicate support for Tory Bill to tackle drug deaths

16 March 2023

The Right to Recovery Bill has been proposed by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.


Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

16 March 2023

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne said the visit of the US President was a unique policing operation.


Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

Tycoon fighting extradition to US accused of making ‘blinkered assessment’

16 March 2023

Mike Lynch has appealed against extradition and two judges are considering his challenge at a High Court hearing in London.


MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

MPs praise Afghanistan hero for campaigning to secure mobility support cash

16 March 2023

Ben Parkinson suffered horrific injuries when an Army Land Rover hit a mine in 2006.


Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

Fresh offer to resolve long-running dispute involving NHS workers expected

16 March 2023

Unions representing hundreds of thousands of health workers have been locked in talks all week with the Department of Health.


Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

16 March 2023

The satellite launch company has reportedly furloughed staff and is working to secure new funding.


Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

Refugees targeted outside protest hotel

16 March 2023

Merseyside Police are investigating hate crimes


Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

Gatwick returns to profit as air travel bounces back

16 March 2023

The West Sussex airport reported profit after tax of £196.5 million for last year.


Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

Yousaf condemns ‘baseless smears’ as SNP leadership rivals raise vote concerns

16 March 2023

The campaigns of Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have called for an independent auditor to be appointed to oversee the process.


Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

Adult social care sector on the precipice over costs, Care England warns

16 March 2023

The charity said more than two in five providers had to close down part of their organisation or hand back contracts due to financial pressures.


Nine in 10 online adults have encountered suspected scams – Ofcom

Nine in 10 online adults have encountered suspected scams – Ofcom

Nine in 10 online adults have encountered suspected scams – Ofcom

16 March 2023

A quarter of those who encountered online fraud had lost money as a result, with a fifth (21%) being scammed out of £1,000 or more.


Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

16 March 2023

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.


RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’

RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’

RMT leader: Rail dispute is ‘stuck in a deadlock’

16 March 2023

General secretary Mick Lynch described the latest offer from train operators as ‘underfunded’.


John Lewis warns over job cuts as staff miss out on bonus

John Lewis warns over job cuts as staff miss out on bonus

John Lewis warns over job cuts as staff miss out on bonus

16 March 2023

Bosses said employees are likely to be affected by plans to cut costs more aggressively.


SNP leadership election is being conducted 100% properly, insists Swinney

SNP leadership election is being conducted 100% properly, insists Swinney

SNP leadership election is being conducted 100% properly, insists Swinney

16 March 2023

Two of the three campaigns have called for an independent auditor to be called in.


UK to ban TikTok from Government phones

UK to ban TikTok from Government phones

UK to ban TikTok from Government phones

16 March 2023

Britain is expected to follow the US and the EU with the move.


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