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Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to announce his resignation

Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to announce his resignation

Nicola Sturgeon says it was right for her husband to announce his resignation

18 March 2023

Peter Murrell has stepped down as chief executive of the SNP with immediate effect.


Protesters take to streets in anti-racism demonstration

Protesters take to streets in anti-racism demonstration

18 March 2023

The marches in London, Glasgow and Cardiff are partly in response to the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.


Cambridge’s Trinity College to examine its links to slavery

Cambridge’s Trinity College to examine its links to slavery

Cambridge’s Trinity College to examine its links to slavery

18 March 2023

An academic will spend four years researching benefits the college gained.


Man held over New IRA claim following shooting of Northern Ireland detective

Man held over New IRA claim following shooting of Northern Ireland detective

Man held over New IRA claim following shooting of Northern Ireland detective

18 March 2023

The suspect was arrested in Londonderry on Saturday.


Indefinite strike to go ahead after bus drivers back industrial action

Indefinite strike to go ahead after bus drivers back industrial action

Indefinite strike to go ahead after bus drivers back industrial action

18 March 2023

More than 3,000 members of Unite employed by National Express in the West Midlands backed walkouts by 71%.


Peter Murrell was part of husband and wife team in charge of the SNP

Peter Murrell was part of husband and wife team in charge of the SNP

Peter Murrell was part of husband and wife team in charge of the SNP

18 March 2023

Mr Murrell is stepping down from his role as SNP chief executive with immediate effect.


Labour steps up attack on Hunt’s pensions tax break

Labour steps up attack on Hunt’s pensions tax break

Labour steps up attack on Hunt’s pensions tax break

18 March 2023

Shadow Treasury chief secretary Pat McFadden said the vast majority of people ‘will never get near a pension pot of more than £1 million’.


Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell resigns as SNP chief executive

18 March 2023

Mr Murrell’s resignation follows the departure of media chief Murray Foote.


Home Secretary tours potential migrant housing in Rwanda

Home Secretary tours potential migrant housing in Rwanda

Home Secretary tours potential migrant housing in Rwanda

18 March 2023

Suella Braverman said the Rwanda scheme ‘will act as a powerful deterrent against dangerous and illegal journeys’.


Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

Forbes says ‘extraordinary turmoil’ in SNP amid reports of Murrell challenge

18 March 2023

Peter Murrell is reportedly facing demands from members of the party’s ruling body to set a date for his departure.


Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

Mobile users to get emergency alert in nationwide test on April 23

18 March 2023

The alert will cause a loud siren to sound on people’s phone during the UK-wide test.


Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal

Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal

Transport ministers ‘must follow example of health colleagues’ to reach RMT deal

18 March 2023

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch was on a picket line at central London’s Euston station.


Stone of Destiny shouldn’t go to Westminster for coronation – Ian Hamilton’s son

Stone of Destiny shouldn’t go to Westminster for coronation – Ian Hamilton’s son

Stone of Destiny shouldn’t go to Westminster for coronation – Ian Hamilton’s son

18 March 2023

Ian Hamilton removed the historic stone alongside a group of students in 1950.


Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

Barrister admits buying drugs from clients

18 March 2023

Henry Hendron, 42, represented high-profile figures including former culture secretary Nadine Dorries.


Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

Five people charged over fatal shooting of 24-year-old man in south-east London

18 March 2023

The Metropolitan Police has detained five people in connection with the murder of Kai McGinley in Erith on February 9.


Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

18 March 2023

Mr Biden said Mr Putin had ‘clearly committed war crimes’.


Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

Arrest warrant for Putin for war crimes in Ukraine welcomed in UK and US

18 March 2023

Mr Biden said Mr Putin had ‘clearly committed war crimes’.


George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

18 March 2023

The children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind the King and Queen Consort as they leave Westminster Abbey.


George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

George, Charlotte and Louis expected to join King for coronation procession

18 March 2023

The children are expected to join their parents in a carriage behind the King and Queen Consort as they leave Westminster Abbey.


Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row

Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row

Gary Lineker returns to present BBC’s FA Cup coverage after impartiality row

18 March 2023

The broadcaster was told to step back from hosting Match Of The Day following a row over impartiality.


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