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Labour pledges to reform skills system as businesses face ‘workforce shortage’

Labour pledges to reform skills system as businesses face ‘workforce shortage’

Labour pledges to reform skills system as businesses face ‘workforce shortage’

10 March 2025

The party has pledged to build a skills system ‘fit for the future’.


Somerville urges Holyrood to ‘speak with one voice’ on energy bills

Somerville urges Holyrood to ‘speak with one voice’ on energy bills

Somerville urges Holyrood to ‘speak with one voice’ on energy bills

10 March 2025

Labour pledged to bring down energy bills by 2030 ahead of last year’s election.


Two men sought after woman is sexually assaulted in Clydebank

Two men sought after woman is sexually assaulted in Clydebank

Two men sought after woman is sexually assaulted in Clydebank

10 March 2025

The alleged attackers left the scene after being challenged by members of the public.


Rural growth deal worth £70m signed for Argyll and Bute

Rural growth deal worth £70m signed for Argyll and Bute

Rural growth deal worth £70m signed for Argyll and Bute

10 March 2025

The deal includes the renovation of the grade A listed Rothesay Pavilion.


Martin aiming to secure Ireland’s economic ties with the US in Trump meeting

Martin aiming to secure Ireland’s economic ties with the US in Trump meeting

Martin aiming to secure Ireland’s economic ties with the US in Trump meeting

10 March 2025

The Irish premier will hold talks with the US president in the Oval Office on Wednesday.


Commonwealth’s ‘powerful influence for good in the world’ celebrated at service

Commonwealth’s ‘powerful influence for good in the world’ celebrated at service

Commonwealth’s ‘powerful influence for good in the world’ celebrated at service

10 March 2025

The King’s appearance at the service was his first in two years.


NHS shake-up could see central roles halved, say health officials

NHS shake-up could see central roles halved, say health officials

NHS shake-up could see central roles halved, say health officials

10 March 2025

The news came as three more leaders are due to leave their posts amid major changes to the top of the NHS England team.


‘It’s a mistake’, body parts murder suspect told police on arrest

‘It’s a mistake’, body parts murder suspect told police on arrest

‘It’s a mistake’, body parts murder suspect told police on arrest

10 March 2025

Marcin Majerkiewicz, 42, denies the murder and dismemberment of Stuart Everett, 67.


‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference

‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference

‘Strong co-operation’ to tackle cross-border crime hailed at conference

10 March 2025

Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan, Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long and senior police took part in the event in Belfast.


Patrick Kielty carries mother’s coffin as mourners gather for funeral

Patrick Kielty carries mother’s coffin as mourners gather for funeral

Patrick Kielty carries mother’s coffin as mourners gather for funeral

10 March 2025

Mary Kielty died at the weekend at her home in Dundrum, Co Down, aged 84.


Commons Speaker orders review after Big Ben clock tower security incident

Commons Speaker orders review after Big Ben clock tower security incident

Commons Speaker orders review after Big Ben clock tower security incident

10 March 2025

A man spent more than 16 hours barefoot and holding a Palestine flag while perched on the clock tower of Big Ben on Saturday.


Man, 71, denies stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years

Man, 71, denies stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years

Man, 71, denies stalking actress Anna Friel for nearly three years

10 March 2025

Phil Appleton, from Windsor, pleaded not guilty to stalking causing serious alarm or distress.


Medieval bishop’s ring unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction

Medieval bishop’s ring unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction

Medieval bishop’s ring unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction

10 March 2025

The village is detailed in the Domesday Book of 1086.


Noel Clarke had life ‘smashed’ by Guardian misconduct allegations, court told

Noel Clarke had life ‘smashed’ by Guardian misconduct allegations, court told

Noel Clarke had life ‘smashed’ by Guardian misconduct allegations, court told

10 March 2025

The actor is suing Guardian News and Media for libel.


Rib fractures of park attack victim unlikely to be from fall, murder trial told

Rib fractures of park attack victim unlikely to be from fall, murder trial told

Rib fractures of park attack victim unlikely to be from fall, murder trial told

10 March 2025

A 15-year-old youth who told police he fell on Bhim Kohli as he ran to push him over denies murder and an alternative count of manslaughter.


Irish Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’

Irish Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’

Irish Government ‘to agree memorandum of understanding with Omagh inquiry’

10 March 2025

Irish Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan said drafts have been exchanged between his department and the inquiry.


Investigations continue after woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales town

Investigations continue after woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales town

Investigations continue after woman, 40, shot dead in South Wales town

10 March 2025

The woman sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.


Forecaster should ‘broaden and deepen’ spending analysis, review finds

Forecaster should ‘broaden and deepen’ spending analysis, review finds

Forecaster should ‘broaden and deepen’ spending analysis, review finds

10 March 2025

The Scottish Fiscal Commission is tasked with forecasting Scotland’s financial position.


Barclays chairman asked ex-CEO Staley about Epstein links, tribunal told

Barclays chairman asked ex-CEO Staley about Epstein links, tribunal told

Barclays chairman asked ex-CEO Staley about Epstein links, tribunal told

10 March 2025

Nigel Higgins gave evidence at the Upper Tribunal on Monday.


One person in hospital after 36 mariners rescued in North Sea oil tanker crash

One person in hospital after 36 mariners rescued in North Sea oil tanker crash

One person in hospital after 36 mariners rescued in North Sea oil tanker crash

10 March 2025

Footage has shown clouds of black smoke billowing into the air after the collision off the coast of East Yorkshire.


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