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Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings

Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings

Thousands of protesters expected to gather in London amid police warnings

15 March 2025

The Metropolitan Police have imposed conditions on three separate demonstrations due to take place in the capital on Saturday.


MP to attempt to reach summit of Everest and return to London in seven days

MP to attempt to reach summit of Everest and return to London in seven days

MP to attempt to reach summit of Everest and return to London in seven days

14 March 2025

Alistair Carns, with three special forces veterans, hopes to travel from London to the summit of Everest and back within one week.


Russian captain of North Sea crash ship charged over death of crew member

Russian captain of North Sea crash ship charged over death of crew member

Russian captain of North Sea crash ship charged over death of crew member

14 March 2025

The Solong’s master Vladimir Motin, 59, of Primorsky, St Petersburg, in Russia, has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter, police said.


Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

14 March 2025

The University of Dundee, which will benefit from the funding, said it was ‘extremely grateful’ to the Scottish Government.


King writes to new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney

King writes to new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney

King writes to new Canadian prime minister Mark Carney

14 March 2025

Mr Carney paid tribute to Canada’s ‘proud British heritage’ in a speech after he was sworn in as the country’s new prime minister.


Lorraine Kelly says working-class people get left behind in TV roles

Lorraine Kelly says working-class people get left behind in TV roles

Lorraine Kelly says working-class people get left behind in TV roles

14 March 2025

She said it is ‘absolutely right that everybody gets a chance’ but ‘let’s level the playing field’.


Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

Government ‘unlawfully’ housed asylum seekers at RAF Wethersfield – High Court

14 March 2025

Four former residents of RAF Wethersfield brought legal action against the Home Office.


Glen Sannox out of action because of crack in ferry’s hull, CalMac says

Glen Sannox out of action because of crack in ferry’s hull, CalMac says

Glen Sannox out of action because of crack in ferry’s hull, CalMac says

14 March 2025

Its sister vessel is providing additional services while the Glen Sannox is out of action.


Three men jailed for kidnapping Jewish-Israeli composer in west Wales

Three men jailed for kidnapping Jewish-Israeli composer in west Wales

Three men jailed for kidnapping Jewish-Israeli composer in west Wales

14 March 2025

The victim was targeted because of his Jewish heritage, the judge said.


Media denied entry to tribunal thought to be about Apple and Government data row

Media denied entry to tribunal thought to be about Apple and Government data row

Media denied entry to tribunal thought to be about Apple and Government data row

14 March 2025

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal sat in private for an all-day hearing.


Plea for billionaire’s son suspected of murdering woman in 2008 to return to UK

Plea for billionaire’s son suspected of murdering woman in 2008 to return to UK

Plea for billionaire’s son suspected of murdering woman in 2008 to return to UK

14 March 2025

Martine Vik Magnussen, 23, was raped and murdered after a night out with friends at the Maddox nightclub in Mayfair on March 14 2008.


Eamonn Holmes ‘determined to have a life’ as he deals with constant pain

Eamonn Holmes ‘determined to have a life’ as he deals with constant pain

Eamonn Holmes ‘determined to have a life’ as he deals with constant pain

14 March 2025

He has had operations but struggles walking due to back problems.


Stephen Flynn passes SNP Holyrood election vetting alongside current and ex-MPs

Stephen Flynn passes SNP Holyrood election vetting alongside current and ex-MPs

Stephen Flynn passes SNP Holyrood election vetting alongside current and ex-MPs

14 March 2025

The potential candidates still face a fight for selection before they can stand in a seat next year.


Bus driver avoids jail over death of Windrush pensioner

Bus driver avoids jail over death of Windrush pensioner

Bus driver avoids jail over death of Windrush pensioner

14 March 2025

Edna McLean, 83, was hit and killed by a double-decker near Woolwich Arsenal station.


Ex-minister calls for quangos to face MPs’ scrutiny amid Sentencing Council row

Ex-minister calls for quangos to face MPs’ scrutiny amid Sentencing Council row

Ex-minister calls for quangos to face MPs’ scrutiny amid Sentencing Council row

14 March 2025

Arm’s-length bodies went ‘rogue’, Sir Christopher Chope told MPs on Friday.


Met Police impose conditions on three separate protests in London at the weekend

Met Police impose conditions on three separate protests in London at the weekend

Met Police impose conditions on three separate protests in London at the weekend

14 March 2025

Three separate protests organised on Saturday in the capital have had conditions imposed on them by the Met Police.


High Court case over Kurt Zouma transfer commission to be stayed

High Court case over Kurt Zouma transfer commission to be stayed

High Court case over Kurt Zouma transfer commission to be stayed

14 March 2025

Saif Alrubie brought legal action against Marina Granovskaia, claiming that he was owed commission for arranging the transfer.


US threat of drinks tariffs a serious issue, says Irish premier

US threat of drinks tariffs a serious issue, says Irish premier

US threat of drinks tariffs a serious issue, says Irish premier

14 March 2025

Friday marks the final day of engagements of the Taoiseach’s US trip to mark St Patrick’s Day.


£3.2m boost for industrial park to support Port of Montrose

£3.2m boost for industrial park to support Port of Montrose

£3.2m boost for industrial park to support Port of Montrose

14 March 2025

The Deputy First Minister said the site is a ‘key asset’ to the country’s offshore wind industry.


Proposals for stronger powers over Sentencing Council guidelines blocked

Proposals for stronger powers over Sentencing Council guidelines blocked

Proposals for stronger powers over Sentencing Council guidelines blocked

14 March 2025

Robert Jenrick’s Bill proposed that the Sentencing Council be prevented from issuing guidelines without the consent of the Secretary of State.


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