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Petition backed by JK Rowling to clarify Equality Act nets 100,000 signatures

Petition backed by JK Rowling to clarify Equality Act nets 100,000 signatures

Petition backed by JK Rowling to clarify Equality Act nets 100,000 signatures

10 March 2023

Campaigners want to update 2010 legislation to specify that ‘sex, male, female, man and woman mean biological sex’.


We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron

We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron

We need to fix the consequences of Brexit, says Macron

10 March 2023

Following talks with Rishi Sunak, the French president said he wants the ‘best possible relations’ with the UK.


Strike action at airports suspended after new pay offer

Strike action at airports suspended after new pay offer

Strike action at airports suspended after new pay offer

10 March 2023

The Prospect union has put the proposal from Highlands and Islands Airport Limited out to its members for a vote.


Police release video of man kicking dog he was walking

Police release video of man kicking dog he was walking

Police release video of man kicking dog he was walking

10 March 2023

Footage from Stowmarket shows the man stumble over the dog before kicking it on March 3.


Sunak hails Macron as ‘friend of Britain’ in signs of ‘Le Bromance’

Sunak hails Macron as ‘friend of Britain’ in signs of ‘Le Bromance’

Sunak hails Macron as ‘friend of Britain’ in signs of ‘Le Bromance’

10 March 2023

Rishi Sunak said he wanted to usher in a ‘new chapter’ in Anglo-French relations after meeting Emmanuel Macron.


UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar

UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar

UK required to engage over new EU laws in Northern Ireland – Varadkar

10 March 2023

The Taoiseach was responding to comments earlier in the week from NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.


White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

10 March 2023

The officials also toured sites in Dublin and elsewhere as part of planning for a presidential visit by Joe Biden to the island.


Drivers accused of failing to take notice of weather warnings

Drivers accused of failing to take notice of weather warnings

Drivers accused of failing to take notice of weather warnings

10 March 2023

Many people spent hours stuck on the M62 in severe weather on Thursday night and Friday morning.


Late Queen’s youngest son carries on Philip’s legacy

Late Queen’s youngest son carries on Philip’s legacy

Late Queen’s youngest son carries on Philip’s legacy

10 March 2023

The new Duke of Edinburgh was christened Edward Antony Richard Louis.


Police reveal exact time of Cardiff crash as they appeal for witnesses

Police reveal exact time of Cardiff crash as they appeal for witnesses

Police reveal exact time of Cardiff crash as they appeal for witnesses

10 March 2023

Eve Smith, Darcy Ross and Rafel Jeanne died in the incident on the A48(M) last weekend.


Police catch suspected thief by following tracks in the snow

Police catch suspected thief by following tracks in the snow

Police catch suspected thief by following tracks in the snow

10 March 2023

A 45-year-old suspect who was arrested in Spennymoor, County Durham, was ‘blissfully unaware’ the weather had given him away, police said.


SNP candidates set out key plans on energy, poverty and local government

SNP candidates set out key plans on energy, poverty and local government

SNP candidates set out key plans on energy, poverty and local government

10 March 2023

Either Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes or Ash Regan will be Scotland’s first minister by the end of the month.


Justice system can seem inexplicable to crime victims, minister says

Justice system can seem inexplicable to crime victims, minister says

Justice system can seem inexplicable to crime victims, minister says

10 March 2023

Edward Argar was speaking at a victims’ summit in central London.


Mother and two sons found dead in house named by police

Mother and two sons found dead in house named by police

Mother and two sons found dead in house named by police

10 March 2023

Detectives said they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.


Government warned HS2 may never be resurrected after cost-saving delays

Government warned HS2 may never be resurrected after cost-saving delays

Government warned HS2 may never be resurrected after cost-saving delays

10 March 2023

Peers voiced concerns over the decision to delay sections of the project.


Sunak to hand France almost £500 million to tackle small boat crossings

Sunak to hand France almost £500 million to tackle small boat crossings

Sunak to hand France almost £500 million to tackle small boat crossings

10 March 2023

The new funding comes after a £63 million package to increase patrol officers by 40% was announced four months ago.


Sarwar: SNP leadership candidates are not of same calibre as Sturgeon

Sarwar: SNP leadership candidates are not of same calibre as Sturgeon

Sarwar: SNP leadership candidates are not of same calibre as Sturgeon

10 March 2023

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he does not fear any of the SNP leadership candidates becoming first minister.


Starmer: SNP leadership contest shows party has ‘lost its way’ with Scots

Starmer: SNP leadership contest shows party has ‘lost its way’ with Scots

Starmer: SNP leadership contest shows party has ‘lost its way’ with Scots

10 March 2023

The Labour leader said his party has an opportunity following the infighting within the SNP.


Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hold talks in private

Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hold talks in private

Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron hold talks in private

10 March 2023

The move is counter to the original plans for the two leaders’ meeting.


Minute’s silence held to mark third anniversary of Covid pandemic being declared

Minute’s silence held to mark third anniversary of Covid pandemic being declared

Minute’s silence held to mark third anniversary of Covid pandemic being declared

10 March 2023

A memorial service was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday.


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