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Writing music for King’s coronation is ‘amazing honour’, says composer

Writing music for King’s coronation is ‘amazing honour’, says composer

Writing music for King’s coronation is ‘amazing honour’, says composer

20 February 2023

The work by Professor Paul Mealor of the University of Aberdeen will be among 12 commissioned for the ceremony.


Angus Robertson rules himself out of race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Angus Robertson rules himself out of race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Angus Robertson rules himself out of race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

20 February 2023

The Scottish Constitution Secretary and former SNP Westminster leader said, with two young daughters, the ‘time is not right’ for him to stand.


Hanging on the telephone: Long call waiting times ‘are top frustration’

Hanging on the telephone: Long call waiting times ‘are top frustration’

Hanging on the telephone: Long call waiting times ‘are top frustration’

20 February 2023

Automated phone options, unhelpful staff and hard-to-understand terms and conditions are also among people’s biggest gripes, according to a survey.


Violin professor who taught around the world is charged with sex attack

Violin professor who taught around the world is charged with sex attack

Violin professor who taught around the world is charged with sex attack

20 February 2023

Jan Repko, 64, was suspended by London’s Royal College of Music after the allegation and later dismissed, it is understood.


Tories in new warning to Sunak over Brexit deal with Brussels

Tories in new warning to Sunak over Brexit deal with Brussels

Tories in new warning to Sunak over Brexit deal with Brussels

20 February 2023

Senior Conservatives said any deal which does not lead to a return of powersharing in Northern Ireland will be ‘completely disastrous’.


Tory MPs defend former minister Green after rejection as election candidate

Tory MPs defend former minister Green after rejection as election candidate

Tory MPs defend former minister Green after rejection as election candidate

20 February 2023

Damian Green failed to win selection for the new Weald of Kent constituency.


Link eyes sale of UK unit amid talks with FCA over Woodford settlement

Link eyes sale of UK unit amid talks with FCA over Woodford settlement

Link eyes sale of UK unit amid talks with FCA over Woodford settlement

20 February 2023

It is in exclusive talks with Dublin-based firm Waystone to sell the Fund Solutions business.


Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster

Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster

Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster

20 February 2023

The regulations cannot progress at the Assembly due to the political impasse at Stormont.


Kate Forbes expected to announce if she will enter SNP leadership race on Monday

Kate Forbes expected to announce if she will enter SNP leadership race on Monday

Kate Forbes expected to announce if she will enter SNP leadership race on Monday

20 February 2023

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation last week.


BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

BBC investigation reveals sexual abuse on British-owned tea farms in Kenya

20 February 2023

The BBC says more than 70 women who work on the plantations told the broadcaster they have suffered some form of sexual harassment at work.


Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

Family of woman who died in Qatar says FCDO hoping case ‘just goes away’

20 February 2023

Beautician Raffy Tsakanika, from Cambridge, was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser near Doha in the fatal incident in March 2019.


London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

London to extend free school meals to all primary school pupils for one year

20 February 2023

It is estimated the move will save families in London around £440 per child across the programme.


All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

All Quiet On The Western Front breaks Cinema Paradiso’s foreign Baftas record

20 February 2023

It was a disappointing night for Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees Of Inisherin.


Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

Stroke survivor moves hand for first time in nine years after spinal stimulation

20 February 2023

The researchers said the benefits of spinal cord stimulation have been shown to last for up to four weeks after stimulation was stopped.


What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

What the papers say – February 20

20 February 2023

The search for Nicola Bulley and free school meals feature on the front pages.


Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

Rishi Sunak presses to unveil Protocol deal despite backlash from Tories and DUP

20 February 2023

Negotiations are ongoing to break the deadlock over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.


Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

Ambulance workers continue strike with junior doctors set to announce action

20 February 2023

Around 45,000 junior doctors who are members of the British Medical Association in England have been balloted.


Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

Nicola Bulley’s partner tells of ‘agony’ after body found in river

20 February 2023

The 45-year-old went missing while walking her dog in St Michael’s on Wyre on January 27.


Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

Salman Rushdie condemns ‘absurd censorship’ after Roald Dahl’s books rewritten

19 February 2023

Content deemed offensive, such as references to weight, mental health, violence, gender and race, has been altered.


William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

William tells Navalny producers he wants to ‘see how we can help’

19 February 2023

William told producer Odessa Rae her work was ‘seriously impressive’ as he chatted after the film won the Bafta documentary award.


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