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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.


SNP poll share has dipped though party remains ahead of rivals

SNP poll share has dipped though party remains ahead of rivals

SNP poll share has dipped though party remains ahead of rivals

15 February 2023

The recent drop in support comes alongside a rise in support for Labour.


Teenagers charged with Brianna Ghey murder remanded in custody

Teenagers charged with Brianna Ghey murder remanded in custody

Teenagers charged with Brianna Ghey murder remanded in custody

15 February 2023

The two 15-year-old suspects appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.


Barclays shares tumble after annual profits fall

Barclays shares tumble after annual profits fall

Barclays shares tumble after annual profits fall

15 February 2023

The banking giant saw its profits fall by 14% in 2022, but it revealed it handed its boss a pay-out of more than £5 million last year.


Low-fat milk and olive oil top list of increased prices for everyday items

Low-fat milk and olive oil top list of increased prices for everyday items

Low-fat milk and olive oil top list of increased prices for everyday items

15 February 2023

Data from the Office for National Statistics showed the cost of low-fat milk had increased by 45.2% and olive oil by 44.6% in the past year.


Nicola Sturgeon announces plan to resign, saying the ‘time is now’ to go

Nicola Sturgeon announces plan to resign, saying the ‘time is now’ to go

Nicola Sturgeon announces plan to resign, saying the ‘time is now’ to go

15 February 2023

The First Minister made the shock announcement at a press conference in Bute House, Edinburgh.


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