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New Banksy artwork appears on derelict farm building before being destroyed

New Banksy artwork appears on derelict farm building before being destroyed

New Banksy artwork appears on derelict farm building before being destroyed

15 March 2023

The new work, titled Morning Has Broken, was confirmed in three photographs on the secretive graffiti artist’s Instagram account.


Teenager killed outside his school by two youths ‘lying in wait’, trial told

Teenager killed outside his school by two youths ‘lying in wait’, trial told

Teenager killed outside his school by two youths ‘lying in wait’, trial told

15 March 2023

Khayri McLean, 15, was stabbed while making his way home from North Huddersfield Trust School on September 21 last year.


Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

Chancellor accused of delivering ‘historic blow’ to Scotch whisky industry

15 March 2023

The Scotch Whisky Association said the rise in alcohol duty from Jeremy Hunt was the ‘largest tax increase for decades’ for the sector.


Mourners wear pink at funeral for park stabbing victim Brianna Ghey

Mourners wear pink at funeral for park stabbing victim Brianna Ghey

Mourners wear pink at funeral for park stabbing victim Brianna Ghey

15 March 2023

The teenager was fatally stabbed in a Warrington park in February.


Civil servant ‘sick’ at pension erosion as thousands walk out on Budget Day

Civil servant ‘sick’ at pension erosion as thousands walk out on Budget Day

Civil servant ‘sick’ at pension erosion as thousands walk out on Budget Day

15 March 2023

Members of the PCS and UCU unions held a joint rally on the Mound in Edinburgh on Wednesday.


Stephen Silver found guilty of capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan

Stephen Silver found guilty of capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan

Stephen Silver found guilty of capital murder of Garda Colm Horkan

15 March 2023

Mr Horkan was shot dead in June 2020.


Starmer pledges to transform medical research ahead of Edinburgh visit

Starmer pledges to transform medical research ahead of Edinburgh visit

Starmer pledges to transform medical research ahead of Edinburgh visit

15 March 2023

The Labour leader said his party’s industrial strategy would make Scotland a ‘world leader’ in medical technology.


Business groups cheer Budget measures, but fears remain amid cost pressures

Business groups cheer Budget measures, but fears remain amid cost pressures

Business groups cheer Budget measures, but fears remain amid cost pressures

15 March 2023

The Chancellor did not offer to extend current energy support and announced little to help the UK’s 5.5 million small firms, say groups.


Celebrities urge MPs to back trophy-hunting import ban

Celebrities urge MPs to back trophy-hunting import ban

Celebrities urge MPs to back trophy-hunting import ban

15 March 2023

The legislation would stop the import into Britain of body parts from big game animals killed abroad.


Coal plant ‘will close as planned’ despite Government’s winter standby request

Coal plant ‘will close as planned’ despite Government’s winter standby request

Coal plant ‘will close as planned’ despite Government’s winter standby request

15 March 2023

EDF said keeping its West Burton A plant in Nottinghamshire open would be ‘very challenging’.


I dare SNP candidates to put Tories in power after general election – Sarwar

I dare SNP candidates to put Tories in power after general election – Sarwar

I dare SNP candidates to put Tories in power after general election – Sarwar

15 March 2023

The contenders said this week that another vote on independence would be the price of SNP support for a Labour UK government.


Retail footfall plunges amid widespread strike action

Retail footfall plunges amid widespread strike action

Retail footfall plunges amid widespread strike action

15 March 2023

Mass walkouts caused an 11.1% fall in footfall to noon compared with the same day last week, according to figures from analysts MRI Springboard.


Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

Mother of disabled child feels Government has turned its back on most vulnerable

15 March 2023

The Wiltshire mother said she was left ‘disappointed’ at the Budget announcements on Wednesday.


Latest Meta jobs losses in Ireland will be ‘relatively small’, Taoiseach says

Latest Meta jobs losses in Ireland will be ‘relatively small’, Taoiseach says

Latest Meta jobs losses in Ireland will be ‘relatively small’, Taoiseach says

15 March 2023

Leo Varadkar said he remained positive about the longer-term prospects for the tech sector in Ireland.


Government told it must win trust of disabled people on back-to-work plan

Government told it must win trust of disabled people on back-to-work plan

Government told it must win trust of disabled people on back-to-work plan

15 March 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said people on disability benefits can look for work ‘without fear of losing financial support’.


Leo Varadkar’s US visit to focus on diaspora and Good Friday anniversary

Leo Varadkar’s US visit to focus on diaspora and Good Friday anniversary

Leo Varadkar’s US visit to focus on diaspora and Good Friday anniversary

15 March 2023

The Taoiseach said the US had been ‘a force for good when it comes to the peace process’.


Sarwar urges SNP candidates to put mental and physical health ‘on equal footing’

Sarwar urges SNP candidates to put mental and physical health ‘on equal footing’

Sarwar urges SNP candidates to put mental and physical health ‘on equal footing’

15 March 2023

The Scottish Labour leader was speaking during a visit to the Govan Men’s Shed in Glasgow.


Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts

Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts

Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts

15 March 2023

A letter was signed by 462 composers and musicians showing their support for the BBC performing group musicians.


Theatre and orchestra tax relief extension prompts mixed response

Theatre and orchestra tax relief extension prompts mixed response

Theatre and orchestra tax relief extension prompts mixed response

15 March 2023

Jeremy Hunt said rates will be maintained at their current levels for a further two years.


Businesses will struggle after energy support plea ignored, trade groups warn

Businesses will struggle after energy support plea ignored, trade groups warn

Businesses will struggle after energy support plea ignored, trade groups warn

15 March 2023

The Chancellor did not mention business energy bills at all in his speech to the Commons on Wednesday.


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