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Camilla misses royal visit with King as she continues to recover from Covid

Camilla misses royal visit with King as she continues to recover from Covid

Camilla misses royal visit with King as she continues to recover from Covid

22 February 2023

The Queen Consort pulled out of a trip to tour the warehouse and kitchen of food redistribution charity on Wednesday.


More reassurances needed as people lose faith in state pension age, MPs told

More reassurances needed as people lose faith in state pension age, MPs told

More reassurances needed as people lose faith in state pension age, MPs told

22 February 2023

Sally West, policy manager at Age UK, highlighted people’s perceptions that the ‘goal posts’ would be moved in relation to their retirement age.


Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

Scientists link obesity to Alzheimer’s-related genes

22 February 2023

The findings suggest it is important to address obesity and begin healthy weight loss when people reach their 40s and 50s.


Three-year-old dog achieves Guinness World Record for the longest tongue

Three-year-old dog achieves Guinness World Record for the longest tongue

Three-year-old dog achieves Guinness World Record for the longest tongue

22 February 2023

English setter Bisbee’s tongue is 3.74 inches (9.49cm) and has been compared to an ice lolly.


We won’t be distracted from green targets says ScottishPower boss

We won’t be distracted from green targets says ScottishPower boss

We won’t be distracted from green targets says ScottishPower boss

22 February 2023

The business reported a smaller jump in profit than many of its rivals


Prison service chief ‘not at liberty to say’ who made Isla Bryson decision

Prison service chief ‘not at liberty to say’ who made Isla Bryson decision

Prison service chief ‘not at liberty to say’ who made Isla Bryson decision

22 February 2023

The transgender rapist was initially taken to a female-only jail to await sentencing.


Shamima Begum loses bid to regain British citizenship

Shamima Begum loses bid to regain British citizenship

Shamima Begum loses bid to regain British citizenship

22 February 2023

Amnesty International has criticised the ruling which followed a five-day hearing in November.


Lib Dem leader Davey targets Tory record on crime in run-up to local elections

Lib Dem leader Davey targets Tory record on crime in run-up to local elections

Lib Dem leader Davey targets Tory record on crime in run-up to local elections

22 February 2023

Sir Ed Davey said a ‘silent epidemic’ of crime was resulting in offenders not being caught.


Google expected to make 240 people redundant in Ireland

Google expected to make 240 people redundant in Ireland

Google expected to make 240 people redundant in Ireland

22 February 2023

It forms part of a wider cut to jobs in the tech industry.


Food firm Danone benefits from 8.7% price hike amid rising costs

Food firm Danone benefits from 8.7% price hike amid rising costs

Food firm Danone benefits from 8.7% price hike amid rising costs

22 February 2023

The French consumer business said it lifted pricing in Europe by almost a tenth in the final quarter of the year.


Lloyds Bank predicts ‘mild recession’ for UK this year and tumbling house prices

Lloyds Bank predicts ‘mild recession’ for UK this year and tumbling house prices

Lloyds Bank predicts ‘mild recession’ for UK this year and tumbling house prices

22 February 2023

The UK’s largest lender insisted it was laser-focused on supporting its customers who will be ‘struggling to make ends meet’.


Yousaf: My election as first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland

Yousaf: My election as first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland

Yousaf: My election as first minister would be ‘seminal moment’ for Scotland

22 February 2023

He would be the first Muslim and the first ethnic minority politician in the top job.


Same-sex married couples younger and better qualified than heterosexual ones

Same-sex married couples younger and better qualified than heterosexual ones

Same-sex married couples younger and better qualified than heterosexual ones

22 February 2023

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics also show a continuing trend in people not marrying or entering civil partnerships.


Commentator who went viral in Uganda enjoys ‘incredible’ tour of country

Commentator who went viral in Uganda enjoys ‘incredible’ tour of country

Commentator who went viral in Uganda enjoys ‘incredible’ tour of country

22 February 2023

Olympic broadcaster Rob Walker said: ‘I’ve never been treated like that. I’ve never been made to feel so welcome.’


Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

22 February 2023

Strikes are taking place in certain areas around the country.


Teacher strikes – which areas in Scotland are affected?

Teacher strikes – which areas in Scotland are affected?

Teacher strikes – which areas in Scotland are affected?

22 February 2023

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are taking industrial action.


British Steel to cut up to 260 jobs as it closes coke ovens

British Steel to cut up to 260 jobs as it closes coke ovens

British Steel to cut up to 260 jobs as it closes coke ovens

22 February 2023

The Chinese-owned steelmaker said the move at its site in Scunthorpe was part of its drive to overcome global economic challenges.


Inquest opens into death of football team captain who was trapped in Thai cave

Inquest opens into death of football team captain who was trapped in Thai cave

Inquest opens into death of football team captain who was trapped in Thai cave

22 February 2023

Teenager was found injured at his school in Leicestershire and died two days later.


Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

Swinney: I profoundly disagree with views of SNP leadership hopeful Forbes

22 February 2023

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was speaking as the row over the Finance Secretary’s religious beliefs continued.


Shamima Begum loses challenge over removal of British citizenship

Shamima Begum loses challenge over removal of British citizenship

Shamima Begum loses challenge over removal of British citizenship

22 February 2023

Her British citizenship was revoked shortly after she was found in a Syrian refugee camp in February 2019.


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