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Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

Ewing backs Forbes for SNP leadership with comparison to mother Winnie

02 March 2023

He praised the Scottish Finance Secretary’s ‘honesty, bravery, integrity’.


Johnson warns Sunak against corporation tax hike

Johnson warns Sunak against corporation tax hike

Johnson warns Sunak against corporation tax hike

02 March 2023

The former prime minister said the rate should be slashed rather than raised.


Younger lottery winners plan to be generous if they hit £114m jackpot – survey

Younger lottery winners plan to be generous if they hit £114m jackpot – survey

Younger lottery winners plan to be generous if they hit £114m jackpot – survey

02 March 2023

Friday’s draw has reached £114 million.


Girl thanks medics after life-saving surgery saw part of skull stored in stomach

Girl thanks medics after life-saving surgery saw part of skull stored in stomach

Girl thanks medics after life-saving surgery saw part of skull stored in stomach

02 March 2023

Chelsey Smith, 16, was seriously injured in a road accident in February last year.


Ofgem sets out early grid plan that could save billions of pounds

Ofgem sets out early grid plan that could save billions of pounds

Ofgem sets out early grid plan that could save billions of pounds

02 March 2023

The energy regulator said a flexible energy system where electric vehicles can supply power back into the grid could bring huge benefits.


William and Kate meet business leaders with Norway’s Crown Prince and Princess

William and Kate meet business leaders with Norway’s Crown Prince and Princess

William and Kate meet business leaders with Norway’s Crown Prince and Princess

02 March 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales hosted the event at Windsor Castle.


Nine rare cream-coloured phone boxes receive listed status

Nine rare cream-coloured phone boxes receive listed status

Nine rare cream-coloured phone boxes receive listed status

02 March 2023

The K8 kiosks, all in and around Hull, have been Grade II listed.


‘Missed opportunities’ laid out in final report on Arena bombing

‘Missed opportunities’ laid out in final report on Arena bombing

‘Missed opportunities’ laid out in final report on Arena bombing

02 March 2023

Action earlier by MI5 ‘may have led to Salman Abedi’s activities being uncovered’ – report.


Lucy Letby hugged mother after alleged attempt to murder baby, court hears

Lucy Letby hugged mother after alleged attempt to murder baby, court hears

Lucy Letby hugged mother after alleged attempt to murder baby, court hears

02 March 2023

The nurse, 33, is accusing of murdering seven babies and trying to kill 10 others.


‘Noxious absences and malign presences’: How Abedi brothers became bombers

‘Noxious absences and malign presences’: How Abedi brothers became bombers

‘Noxious absences and malign presences’: How Abedi brothers became bombers

02 March 2023

The final report into the Manchester Arena bombing details how Salman Abedi and his brother were radicalised.


Motorway closed after truck hits overhead gantry

Motorway closed after truck hits overhead gantry

Motorway closed after truck hits overhead gantry

02 March 2023

National Highways said the crash happened on the M5 near Bristol on Thursday morning.


‘Reckless’ drone pilot who endangered Hawker Hurricane avoids prison

‘Reckless’ drone pilot who endangered Hawker Hurricane avoids prison

‘Reckless’ drone pilot who endangered Hawker Hurricane avoids prison

02 March 2023

Derbyshire Police believe it is the first time someone has been prosecuted in the UK for endangering an aircraft with a drone.


Manchester Arena bombing ‘might have been prevented’, inquiry finds

Manchester Arena bombing ‘might have been prevented’, inquiry finds

Manchester Arena bombing ‘might have been prevented’, inquiry finds

02 March 2023

Two pieces of information about suicide bomber Salman Abedi were assessed at the time by MI5 to not relate to terrorism.


King expresses shock and sadness over Greece’s deadliest train crash

King expresses shock and sadness over Greece’s deadliest train crash

King expresses shock and sadness over Greece’s deadliest train crash

02 March 2023

Charles sent a message of condolence to the country’s president after more than 40 people were killed and dozens injured in the incident on Wednesday.


Gibson guitar used by Chuck Berry at Wembley could fetch £20,000 at auction

Gibson guitar used by Chuck Berry at Wembley could fetch £20,000 at auction

Gibson guitar used by Chuck Berry at Wembley could fetch £20,000 at auction

02 March 2023

The 1964 Gibson Firebird V will be auctioned off in Wiltshire later this month


Police have capacity to tackle loyalist disorder after Brexit deal, says Byrne

Police have capacity to tackle loyalist disorder after Brexit deal, says Byrne

Police have capacity to tackle loyalist disorder after Brexit deal, says Byrne

02 March 2023

The PSNI chief constable told the Policing Board that loyalism ‘remains calm’ at present.


Government accused of using up MPs’ time with ‘last-minute filler debates’

Government accused of using up MPs’ time with ‘last-minute filler debates’

Government accused of using up MPs’ time with ‘last-minute filler debates’

02 March 2023

The SNP’s Commons leader, Deidre Brock, suggested ministers have a light legislative agenda.


NHS leaders welcome Government plan for talks with all health unions

NHS leaders welcome Government plan for talks with all health unions

NHS leaders welcome Government plan for talks with all health unions

02 March 2023

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) last week began its own intensive discussions with the Government as it seeks a pay rise for its staff.


Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

Prue Leith urges ‘compassionate assisted death’ as UK Dignitas membership soars

02 March 2023

The television presenter wonders who would want to spend their last days travelling to an ‘impersonal institution in a foreign country’.


Building materials firm CRH set to move London listing to New York

Building materials firm CRH set to move London listing to New York

Building materials firm CRH set to move London listing to New York

02 March 2023

The world’s largest construction materials company told shareholders that around three-quarters of its earnings came from North America.


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