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What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

What next for Nicola Sturgeon?

15 February 2023

Nicola Sturgeon has announced she will stand down as First Minister and leader of the SNP.


In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

In Pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from party youth activist to Scottish leader

15 February 2023

The longest serving – and first female – first minister rose to power unopposed after the ill-fated independence referendum in 2014.


Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

Land Registry and DVLA staff to stage more strikes in pay row

15 February 2023

PCS leader Mark Serwotka said: ‘As long as the Government shows no sign of resolving this dispute, we’ll show no signs of stopping strike action.’


Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

Capital Radio DJ’s ‘insensitive’ joke about Turkey prompts nearly 600 complaints

15 February 2023

Ant Payne apologised on Tuesday after facing criticism online.


Murderer Russell Causley freed from jail

Murderer Russell Causley freed from jail

Murderer Russell Causley freed from jail

15 February 2023

He was handed a life sentence for killing his wife Carole Packman, who disappeared in 1985.


Nurse ‘celebrated Grand National bet after trying to murder twins’, court told

Nurse ‘celebrated Grand National bet after trying to murder twins’, court told

Nurse ‘celebrated Grand National bet after trying to murder twins’, court told

15 February 2023

Lucy Letby denies murdering seven babies and attempting to murder 10 others.


Police extend powers to disperse groups gathering outside asylum seekers’ hotel

Police extend powers to disperse groups gathering outside asylum seekers’ hotel

Police extend powers to disperse groups gathering outside asylum seekers’ hotel

15 February 2023

The dispersal zone was put in place outside the Suites Hotel in Knowsley, Merseyside, following a violent protest on Friday.


Sturgeon’s impact on Scottish politics guarantees place in history

Sturgeon’s impact on Scottish politics guarantees place in history

Sturgeon’s impact on Scottish politics guarantees place in history

15 February 2023

Nicola Sturgeon has made a huge impact on Scottish politics during her eight years as First Minister.


No pay offer made in ‘disappointing’ talks to avoid teacher strikes, union says

No pay offer made in ‘disappointing’ talks to avoid teacher strikes, union says

No pay offer made in ‘disappointing’ talks to avoid teacher strikes, union says

15 February 2023

Gillian Keegan met the general secretaries of unions representing teachers and headteachers in a bid to resolve a pay dispute.


Nicola Bulley ‘vulnerable’ and classed as ‘high-risk missing person’ – police

Nicola Bulley ‘vulnerable’ and classed as ‘high-risk missing person’ – police

Nicola Bulley ‘vulnerable’ and classed as ‘high-risk missing person’ – police

15 February 2023

The 45-year-old mother-of-two has not been seen since January 27.


Tate Britain to unveil complete rehang of collection for first time in 10 years

Tate Britain to unveil complete rehang of collection for first time in 10 years

Tate Britain to unveil complete rehang of collection for first time in 10 years

15 February 2023

The rehang will incorporate better representation of female artists and a new generation of young artists.


Cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back on Mondays and Fridays

Cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back on Mondays and Fridays

Cut-price train tickets to lure commuters back on Mondays and Fridays

15 February 2023

Govia Thameslink Railway has started selling more Advance tickets for some of its Southern services during morning and evening peak periods.


Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

Government decision to scrap dedicated cancer strategy ‘will cost lives’

15 February 2023

Last month the Government announced it would create a single strategy in England to tackle major illnesses such as cancer, mental health and dementia.


Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

Facts, figures and faces from Nicola Sturgeon’s time as First Minister

15 February 2023

Her time in office has spanned five different UK prime ministers, all of them Conservative.


Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

Nicola Bulley: Social media sleuths have ‘distracted’ police investigation

15 February 2023

Lancashire Police said officers have been ‘inundated with false information’ from TikTokers ‘playing private detective’.


Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

Sturgeon stunned packed room with surprise resignation speech

15 February 2023

The First Minister’s announcement was emotional, but still included some levity.


Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

Widow, 83, whose husband of 66 years left her nothing in will wins in High Court

15 February 2023

Karnail Singh left everything to his two sons because he ‘wished to leave’ his £1 million-plus estate ‘solely down the male line’, a judge was told


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’.


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