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Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

15 February 2023

Last month the Government announced it would create a single strategy in England to tackle major illnesses such as cancer, mental health and dementia.


Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

15 February 2023

Her time in office has spanned five different UK prime ministers, all of them Conservative.


Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

15 February 2023

Lancashire Police said officers have been ‘inundated with false information’ from TikTokers ‘playing private detective’.


Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

15 February 2023

The First Minister’s announcement was emotional, but still included some levity.


Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

15 February 2023

Karnail Singh left everything to his two sons because he ‘wished to leave’ his £1 million-plus estate ‘solely down the male line’, a judge was told


Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon leaves ‘no clear strategy for independence’ – Salmond

15 February 2023

The former first minister said he ‘feels for’ his successor as she announced she will stand down as First Minister.


Fresh strikes planned as teachers and ambulance staff in Wales reject pay offers

Fresh strikes planned as teachers and ambulance staff in Wales reject pay offers

Fresh strikes planned as teachers and ambulance staff in Wales reject pay offers

15 February 2023

The National Education Union said it had a clear mandate for strike action that had now been rescheduled for March 2.


North Thanet MP says council’s dismantling of Banksy artwork was ‘heavy-handed’

North Thanet MP says council’s dismantling of Banksy artwork was ‘heavy-handed’

North Thanet MP says council’s dismantling of Banksy artwork was ‘heavy-handed’

15 February 2023

Thanet District Council confirmed it has removed the chest freezer incorporated into the wall painting ‘on the grounds of safety’.


Morrisons has credit rating downgraded amid debt concerns

Morrisons has credit rating downgraded amid debt concerns

Morrisons has credit rating downgraded amid debt concerns

15 February 2023

Credit rating agency Moody’s reduced the firm’s existing overall credit rating one rung from B1 to B2.


Teenager who was rescued from Thai caves dies, UK school confirms

Teenager who was rescued from Thai caves dies, UK school confirms

Teenager who was rescued from Thai caves dies, UK school confirms

15 February 2023

Duangphet Phromthep had reportedly been a student at Brooke House College’s football academy.


Nicola Sturgeon resignation: What happened and what next?

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: What happened and what next?

Nicola Sturgeon resignation: What happened and what next?

15 February 2023

The First Minister said she would stay on as an MSP.


Major bust at drugs-mixing facility in Dublin ‘will disrupt cocaine supply chains’

Major bust at drugs-mixing facility in Dublin ‘will disrupt cocaine supply chains’

Major bust at drugs-mixing facility in Dublin ‘will disrupt cocaine supply chains’

15 February 2023

Suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of 2.8 million euro and almost 7,000 of nitrous oxide cannisters were seized.


Security guard filmed images of colleagues’ families inside embassy, court told

Security guard filmed images of colleagues’ families inside embassy, court told

Security guard filmed images of colleagues’ families inside embassy, court told

15 February 2023

David Smith has admitted sending classified documents to the Russian Embassy anonymously in May and November 2020.


Six in 10 say UK not being run competently or with integrity, says poll

Six in 10 say UK not being run competently or with integrity, says poll

Six in 10 say UK not being run competently or with integrity, says poll

15 February 2023

An Ipsos poll found Sir Keir Starmer is more trusted to tell the truth than the Prime Minister.


Teenage boy admits causing death of woman in e-scooter collision

Teenage boy admits causing death of woman in e-scooter collision

Teenage boy admits causing death of woman in e-scooter collision

15 February 2023

Linda Davis died six days after being involved in a collision with an e-scooter in June 2022.


Still no evidence of a crime over Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, say police

Still no evidence of a crime over Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, say police

Still no evidence of a crime over Nicola Bulley’s disappearance, say police

15 February 2023

The mother-of-two vanished while walking her springer spaniel in the village of St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire, on January 27.


Possible candidates to be new First Minister of Scotland

Possible candidates to be new First Minister of Scotland

Possible candidates to be new First Minister of Scotland

15 February 2023

There are several candidates who could be appointed to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.


What does the latest fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

What does the latest fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

What does the latest fall in inflation mean for families and the wider economy?

15 February 2023

The fall to 10.1% last month from 10.5% in December shows a further gradual easing from the 41-year high of 11.1% recorded last October.


Musk ‘demanded Twitter tweak site to better promote his tweets’

Musk ‘demanded Twitter tweak site to better promote his tweets’

Musk ‘demanded Twitter tweak site to better promote his tweets’

15 February 2023

The billionaire had reportedly become increasingly frustrated over what he saw as decreasing engagement with his posts in recent weeks.


Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

Nicola Sturgeon dubbed ‘finest public servant’ of devolution age

15 February 2023

Supporters of Nicola Sturgeon have paid tribute to the outgoing First Minister as she tendered her resignation at Bute House on Wednesday.


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