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Residents of Gaza facing ‘grim reality’ of aid being stopped, MSPs told

Residents of Gaza facing ‘grim reality’ of aid being stopped, MSPs told

Residents of Gaza facing ‘grim reality’ of aid being stopped, MSPs told

22 May 2025

The comments come as international pressure on the Israeli government ramped up.


Midweek office work returns to pre-Covid levels, says major landlord

Midweek office work returns to pre-Covid levels, says major landlord

Midweek office work returns to pre-Covid levels, says major landlord

22 May 2025

The boss of property giant British Land said that five years on from pandemic lockdowns, the return to the office is ‘in full swing’.


Tory veteran Gove who suggested Lords decamp to Stoke takes seat on red benches

Tory veteran Gove who suggested Lords decamp to Stoke takes seat on red benches

Tory veteran Gove who suggested Lords decamp to Stoke takes seat on red benches

22 May 2025

Lord Gove was supported by close allies and fellow Conservative peers Baroness Finn and Lord Vaizey of Didcot.


Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

Abolishing culture, media and sport department would be ‘madness’ – minister

22 May 2025

Culture minister Sir Chris Bryant told MPs: “Honestly, the department is not going to be abolished.”


UK surgeon treating patients in Gaza warzone says population ‘at its last limit’

UK surgeon treating patients in Gaza warzone says population ‘at its last limit’

UK surgeon treating patients in Gaza warzone says population ‘at its last limit’

22 May 2025

Dr Tiziana Roggio, a London-based plastic surgeon reported malnutrition among patients, limited antibiotics, and lack of water.


What do the latest migration figures show?

What do the latest migration figures show?

What do the latest migration figures show?

22 May 2025

The drop has been driven by a fall in the number of people coming to the UK to work and study.


Plans for North Wales metro service unveiled by Welsh Government

Plans for North Wales metro service unveiled by Welsh Government

Plans for North Wales metro service unveiled by Welsh Government

22 May 2025

More rail and bus services, pay as you go technology and station improvements have been promised for North Wales over the next decade.


‘Inspiring’ scheme helping youngsters funded with £26m seized from criminals

‘Inspiring’ scheme helping youngsters funded with £26m seized from criminals

‘Inspiring’ scheme helping youngsters funded with £26m seized from criminals

22 May 2025

CashBack for Communities uses money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act to deter young people from becoming involved in crime.


Almost 400,000 households in arrears as energy debt increases, research shows

Almost 400,000 households in arrears as energy debt increases, research shows

Almost 400,000 households in arrears as energy debt increases, research shows

22 May 2025

The Consumer Scotland Energy Tracker found 15% said they are in energy debt or arrears.


Fresh appeal over 1973 murder of 18-year-old whose body was found in quarry

Fresh appeal over 1973 murder of 18-year-old whose body was found in quarry

Fresh appeal over 1973 murder of 18-year-old whose body was found in quarry

22 May 2025

Marian Beattie’s body was found at the bottom of a quarry after she attended Hadden’s Garage in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone, on March 30 1973.


Liverpool fans urged to party without pyro ahead of victory parade

Liverpool fans urged to party without pyro ahead of victory parade

Liverpool fans urged to party without pyro ahead of victory parade

22 May 2025

The football club is due to celebrate its Premier League win with an open-top bus parade next week.


Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

Downturn across UK firms stretches into May despite tariffs respite

22 May 2025

While the UK’s largest sector, services, returned to growth, the manufacturing sector fell at the fastest rate since October 2023.


Ireland examining report that US deportees flight stopped at Shannon Airport

Ireland examining report that US deportees flight stopped at Shannon Airport

Ireland examining report that US deportees flight stopped at Shannon Airport

22 May 2025

The US flight carrying deportees to Africa went against a Boston judge’s order, The New York Times reported.


Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

Chemical castration of sex offenders ‘worthwhile’ exploring – review chairman

22 May 2025

The review led by former justice secretary David Gauke recommended reforms to overhaul the prisons system.


Starmer condemns ‘antisemitic’ shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

Starmer condemns ‘antisemitic’ shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

Starmer condemns ‘antisemitic’ shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

22 May 2025

The attack has sent shockwaves around the world and prompted Israeli missions to beef up security.


Court puts last-minute block on signing of Chagos Islands deal

Court puts last-minute block on signing of Chagos Islands deal

Court puts last-minute block on signing of Chagos Islands deal

22 May 2025

The deal would see Britain give up sovereignty of the island territory to Mauritius and lease back a crucial military base there.


Net migration halves as fewer people come to UK for work and study

Net migration halves as fewer people come to UK for work and study

Net migration halves as fewer people come to UK for work and study

22 May 2025

The figure stood at an estimated 431,000 in the year ending December 2024, down from 860,000 a year earlier, the ONS said.


BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive

BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive

BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive

22 May 2025

The group reported underlying earnings up 1% to £8.21 billion in the year to March 31, as cost savings helped offset a 2% fall in revenues.


Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

Ireland’s deputy premier accuses Israel of ‘genocidal activity’ in Gaza

22 May 2025

Simon Harris said it was now ‘clear’ that Israel wanted to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.


Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

22 May 2025

Shortly after being released from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour.


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