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Proposed new law to tackle cronyism in Lords ‘would enhance public trust’

Proposed new law to tackle cronyism in Lords ‘would enhance public trust’

Proposed new law to tackle cronyism in Lords ‘would enhance public trust’

14 March 2025

The House of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill would restrain the Prime Minister’s power in appointing members of the upper chamber.


Police investigate potential Islamist terror link to stabbing in Belfast

Police investigate potential Islamist terror link to stabbing in Belfast

Police investigate potential Islamist terror link to stabbing in Belfast

14 March 2025

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident two weeks ago.


Mother’s death on guided busway ‘such a preventable accident’, court told

Mother’s death on guided busway ‘such a preventable accident’, court told

Mother’s death on guided busway ‘such a preventable accident’, court told

14 March 2025

Three people died in separate incidents involving Cambridgeshire Guided Busway between 2015 and 2021.


Thief who murdered Amazon driver while stealing van jailed for at least 30 years

Thief who murdered Amazon driver while stealing van jailed for at least 30 years

Thief who murdered Amazon driver while stealing van jailed for at least 30 years

14 March 2025

Claudiu Carol Kondor, 42, was delivering parcels in Leeds last year when ‘career criminal’ Mark Ross, 32, climbed into his van and drove away


Royal College of GPs eases stance on legalising assisted dying

Royal College of GPs eases stance on legalising assisted dying

Royal College of GPs eases stance on legalising assisted dying

14 March 2025

It has moved to a position of neutrality – neither opposing nor supporting a change in the law.


Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

Ofsted chief says proposed report cards were never about ‘less accountability’

14 March 2025

Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector of Ofsted, said giving parents the information they need in a clear and accessible way was a ‘must-have’.


Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

Asda revival no ‘quick fix’ as supermarket spending drive to knock profits

14 March 2025

Asda, which is the UK’s third-largest supermarket, launched a turnaround plan under new boss Allan Leighton.


MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

MPs could ‘gift families more time’ with rare cancer patients

14 March 2025

Labour MP Josh Fenton-Glynn said he would ‘never not be sorry that I’ve written eulogies for my brother but never a best man speech’.


Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

Stalker who ‘terrified’ Cheryl Tweedy by turning up to her home jailed

14 March 2025

Daniel Bannister, 50, has already served three months in prison and could be released in a matter of weeks.


Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny alleged Russian bribery charges

14 March 2025

Nathan Gill appeared for a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday.


ScotRail powers train with vegetable oil as alternative to diesel in trial

ScotRail powers train with vegetable oil as alternative to diesel in trial

ScotRail powers train with vegetable oil as alternative to diesel in trial

14 March 2025

The train will continue to carry passengers throughout the 12-week project.


Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

Police given more time to question collision captain amid inquiry ‘complexities’

14 March 2025

A 59-year-old Russian captain was arrested on Monday after his container ship collided with a US tanker off the East Yorkshire coast.


Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

Man arrested after woman hit by car on driveway in Leeds dies

14 March 2025

The incident occurred in Yeadon on Thursday afternoon, West Yorkshire Police said.


Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

14 March 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority said one option put forward is to allow firms to set their own limits.


Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism

14 March 2025

Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.


IFS warns plans to mitigate two-child cap could harm incentives to work

IFS warns plans to mitigate two-child cap could harm incentives to work

IFS warns plans to mitigate two-child cap could harm incentives to work

14 March 2025

A report said the SNP’s plans were a ‘cost-effective’ way to reduce child poverty but could see people earning more on welfare than in work.


Gougeon becomes latest SNP MSP to announce she is standing down

Gougeon becomes latest SNP MSP to announce she is standing down

Gougeon becomes latest SNP MSP to announce she is standing down

14 March 2025

In recent months, 18 SNP MSPs have announced they will stand down.


Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

Former police officer accused of sex attacks appears in court

14 March 2025

David Carrick, 50, appeared in court in London via video-link from prison for a case management hearing.


Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

Cheap meals mean the Algarve offers best value for UK holidaymakers – report

14 March 2025

Post Office Travel Money found prices for eight items typically purchased by tourists are cheaper in the Algarve than in 46 other destinations.


Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

Police given stop-and-search powers for Old Firm game in bid to avoid disorder

14 March 2025

It comes after violence in Glasgow when the two teams met in December.


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