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UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

21 March 2023

The inquiry will hold hearings in Scotland early next year as part of Baroness Hallett’s investigation into the response to the virus.


Global stocks rebound as US and UK governments reassure over stability

Global stocks rebound as US and UK governments reassure over stability

Global stocks rebound as US and UK governments reassure over stability

21 March 2023

US stock markets opened higher after the Treasury secretary signalled the Government would protect people’s deposits if another bank collapsed.


Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

Astronomers observe aftermath of Nasa mission to crash spacecraft into asteroid

21 March 2023

As well as a test of planetary defence, the Dart mission gave astronomers a chance to learn more about the Dimorphos asteroid.


Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

21 March 2023

The 82-year-old victim suffered facial burns and was taken to hospital.


Culture Club bandmates to pay £1.75m to ex-drummer as High Court trial dropped

Culture Club bandmates to pay £1.75m to ex-drummer as High Court trial dropped

Culture Club bandmates to pay £1.75m to ex-drummer as High Court trial dropped

21 March 2023

A trial over the value of the band name and its profits was expected to begin in London on March 27.


Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

Johnson accepts misleading MPs over partygate but denies doing so ‘recklessly’

21 March 2023

The former prime minister’s defence dossier apportions blame to advisers and criticises the inquiry.


Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears

Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears

Nurse Lucy Letby found caring for less poorly infants ‘boring’, trial hears

21 March 2023

Letby is accused of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.


Tories accuse SNP of ‘unprecedented’ bid to cancel FMQs for new leader

Tories accuse SNP of ‘unprecedented’ bid to cancel FMQs for new leader

Tories accuse SNP of ‘unprecedented’ bid to cancel FMQs for new leader

21 March 2023

Nicola Sturgeon’s successor will be announced on Monday, with the new leader expected to face questions at Holyrood on Thursday.


Johnson does not deny joking No 10 event was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

Johnson does not deny joking No 10 event was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

Johnson does not deny joking No 10 event was ‘most unsocially distanced in UK’

21 March 2023

The former PM allegedly made the comment during a boozy mid-pandemic leaving do.


Home Secretary ‘dangerously complacent’ in Casey review response – Labour

Home Secretary ‘dangerously complacent’ in Casey review response – Labour

Home Secretary ‘dangerously complacent’ in Casey review response – Labour

21 March 2023

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said Suella Braverman’s statement to the Commons contained ‘no new action’.


Global recording industry growth slows as figures return to pre-pandemic levels

Global recording industry growth slows as figures return to pre-pandemic levels

Global recording industry growth slows as figures return to pre-pandemic levels

21 March 2023

Subscription streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music continued to help boost the music market by 9.0% in 2022.


Gary Lineker tweets about ‘fibs’ after Johnson’s partygate defence published

Gary Lineker tweets about ‘fibs’ after Johnson’s partygate defence published

Gary Lineker tweets about ‘fibs’ after Johnson’s partygate defence published

21 March 2023

The sports presenter was recently suspended as host of Match Of The Day over his criticism of the Government’s asylum policy.


Heinz partners with Absolut to create pasta alla vodka sauce

Heinz partners with Absolut to create pasta alla vodka sauce

Heinz partners with Absolut to create pasta alla vodka sauce

21 March 2023

The two brands have joined for the first time to create the Heinz x Absolut Tomato Vodka Pasta Sauce.


Hunt running a ‘high-tax, high-spend, low-growth, quasi-socialist economy’ – MP

Hunt running a ‘high-tax, high-spend, low-growth, quasi-socialist economy’ – MP

Hunt running a ‘high-tax, high-spend, low-growth, quasi-socialist economy’ – MP

21 March 2023

Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, urged Jeremy Hunt to lower the ‘burden of taxation’ and introduce ‘some tax cuts’ days after the Chancellor’s Budget.


Campaigners raise fears bouncers could be placed at some polling stations

Campaigners raise fears bouncers could be placed at some polling stations

Campaigners raise fears bouncers could be placed at some polling stations

21 March 2023

Voters will be required to have photographic IDs such as passports or driving licences when they cast ballots at May’s local elections.


What now for the Met?

What now for the Met?

What now for the Met?

21 March 2023

Baroness Casey has called for a major overhaul of Britain’s biggest police force.


Billions could be saved by building a flexible electricity system, MPs told

Billions could be saved by building a flexible electricity system, MPs told

Billions could be saved by building a flexible electricity system, MPs told

21 March 2023

Rachel Fletcher from energy supplier Octopus appeared before MPs on the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee.


UK energy import bill more than doubled to £117bn last year, report shows

UK energy import bill more than doubled to £117bn last year, report shows

UK energy import bill more than doubled to £117bn last year, report shows

21 March 2023

The Offshore Energies UK report said this is the first time that annual UK energy import costs have gone past £100 billion.


Just Eat to cut 1,700 delivery workers after takeaway slowdown

Just Eat to cut 1,700 delivery workers after takeaway slowdown

Just Eat to cut 1,700 delivery workers after takeaway slowdown

21 March 2023

The company saw a 9% slump in customer numbers last year as diners returned to pubs and restaurants.


Max Hill KC to step down as head of Crown Prosecution Service

Max Hill KC to step down as head of Crown Prosecution Service

Max Hill KC to step down as head of Crown Prosecution Service

21 March 2023

His term in the top role began in 2018.


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