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UK bank stocks sink deep into the red in aftermath of SVB collapse

UK bank stocks sink deep into the red in aftermath of SVB collapse

UK bank stocks sink deep into the red in aftermath of SVB collapse

13 March 2023

London’s top stock markets suffered heavy losses despite reassurances from US President Joe Biden that the nation’s banking system was secure.


Sunak downplays chances of getting Biden to open post-Brexit trade deal talks

Sunak downplays chances of getting Biden to open post-Brexit trade deal talks

Sunak downplays chances of getting Biden to open post-Brexit trade deal talks

13 March 2023

The PM insisted trans-Atlantic trade was ‘growing massively anyway’ ahead of his meeting with the US President in San Diego.


Sunak shrugs off criticism of his new private swimming pool

Sunak shrugs off criticism of his new private swimming pool

Sunak shrugs off criticism of his new private swimming pool

13 March 2023

Heating the 40ft pool reportedly requires so much energy, the local electricity network has had to be upgraded to cope.


Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

Prince meets award participants for first time since becoming Duke of Edinburgh

13 March 2023

The Duke met with young people at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.


UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race – think tank

UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race – think tank

UK must learn ‘urgent lessons’ to avoid losing global green race – think tank

13 March 2023

The chancellor should take inspiration from US President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, said the Institute for Public Policy Research.


Sunak says he will allow Tory MPs freedom to rule over Johnson’s partygate fate

Sunak says he will allow Tory MPs freedom to rule over Johnson’s partygate fate

Sunak says he will allow Tory MPs freedom to rule over Johnson’s partygate fate

13 March 2023

Boris Johnson is scheduled for a televised appearance before the Privilege Committee next week.


Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

Drive to recruit Ukraine hosts branded ironic amid plan to stop asylum seekers

13 March 2023

One host and co-founder of Vigil for Visas said the Illegal Migration Bill is ‘in complete contradiction’ with the Homes for Ukraine scheme.


Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

Sunak drops hints to follow US and EU TikTok ban for Government staff devices

13 March 2023

The Prime Minister said his administration would be looking ‘at what our allies are doing’ with the Chinese-owned video sharing app.


Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

Ben Wallace suggests he is not interesting in quitting over defence spending

13 March 2023

His comments follow reports that he had threatened to resign if he did not get a commitment to raise defence spending to 3% of GDP by 2030.


Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

Poignant art exhibition displayed at Stormont for peace agreement anniversary

13 March 2023

Artist Colin Davidson’s Silent Testimony will be displayed at Parliament Buildings throughout April.


Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

Defence claims body-in-garden teacher was ‘broken’ when she killed her partner

13 March 2023

Northampton Crown Court heard there was no dispute that Fiona Beal unlawfully killed Nicholas Billingham.


Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

Scots believe SNP candidates would be worse than Nicola Sturgeon, poll suggests

13 March 2023

The poll was released in the hours after voting in the SNP leadership race opened.


Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

Mother accused over kidney transplant plot says family is ‘everything’

13 March 2023

Beatrice Ekweremadu, 56, is on trial at the Old Bailey with her husband, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, 60, daughter Sonia, 25, and Dr Obinna Obeta, 50.


King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

King issues ‘rallying call’ to nations in his first Commonwealth Day address

13 March 2023

Charles also paid tribute to his ‘beloved mother’, describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth.


One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

One missing and three in hospital after suspected gas explosion in Swansea

13 March 2023

Images from the scene appear to show one house has collapsed and another is badly damaged.


Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

Scientists identify more than 500 genes linked to lung function

13 March 2023

The findings pave the way for potential new treatments to tackle conditions such as asthma.


New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

13 March 2023

Our Scottish Future said there should be more co-operation between ministers in Edinburgh and London on the drive towards net zero.


Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

Luton Council defends cost of new shuttle service to airport

13 March 2023

One-way Dart fares for the 1.3-mile trip between the airport and the nearest mainline railway station will cost £4.90.


Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

Sunak promises ‘swift and robust action’ to counter Chinese threat

13 March 2023

New foreign and defence policy blueprint says Beijing represents an ‘epoch-defining and systemic challenge’ to UK.


Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

Handler who broke foot and police dog receive Crufts award as team of the year

13 March 2023

Pc Carly Fulton, and her dog Ben, continued the search for a missing woman despite the officer breaking her heel bone.


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