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Starmer accuses Sturgeon of hypocrisy over Salmond inquiry criticism

Starmer accuses Sturgeon of hypocrisy over Salmond inquiry criticism

Starmer accuses Sturgeon of hypocrisy over Salmond inquiry criticism

19 March 2021

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the First Minister’s comments about the inquiry leak are ‘exactly what she’s accusing other people of doing’.


Earlier lockdown would have saved bus drivers’ lives – report

Earlier lockdown would have saved bus drivers’ lives – report

Earlier lockdown would have saved bus drivers’ lives – report

19 March 2021

The research focused on the 27 London bus drivers who had been working in February 2020 and died from coronavirus between March and May.


Fresh strikes by British Gas engineers in pay and conditions row

Fresh strikes by British Gas engineers in pay and conditions row

Fresh strikes by British Gas engineers in pay and conditions row

19 March 2021

Industrial action could continue if the deadlocked dispute is not resolved.


Almost four in 10 adults say they will avoid crowded areas post-pandemic – ONS

Almost four in 10 adults say they will avoid crowded areas post-pandemic – ONS

Almost four in 10 adults say they will avoid crowded areas post-pandemic – ONS

19 March 2021

A further 23% of UK adults said they were more likely to keep away from public transport.


Surgery swamped with 126,000 patient calls a day

Surgery swamped with 126,000 patient calls a day

Surgery swamped with 126,000 patient calls a day

19 March 2021

One person was thought to have tried to call 300 times, using re-dial.


Excess deaths in UK among highest levels in Europe for under-65s in 2020

Excess deaths in UK among highest levels in Europe for under-65s in 2020

Excess deaths in UK among highest levels in Europe for under-65s in 2020

19 March 2021

Only Bulgaria recorded a higher rate of cumulative excess mortality for this age group, figures show


Goldman Sachs junior bankers condemn 98-hour working week

Goldman Sachs junior bankers condemn 98-hour working week

Goldman Sachs junior bankers condemn 98-hour working week

19 March 2021

The staff have also reported sleep deprivation, workplace abuse and mental stress.


A year of hundreds of coronavirus laws curbing freedoms like never before

A year of hundreds of coronavirus laws curbing freedoms like never before

A year of hundreds of coronavirus laws curbing freedoms like never before

19 March 2021

Court cases were reviewed after it emerged errors had led to wrongful coronavirus prosecutions.


Mother loses High Court appeal over daughter’s right-to-die case

Mother loses High Court appeal over daughter’s right-to-die case

Mother loses High Court appeal over daughter’s right-to-die case

19 March 2021

Three appeal judges ruled against her.


Police officer’s sentence for killing partner increased by Court of Appeal

Police officer’s sentence for killing partner increased by Court of Appeal

Police officer’s sentence for killing partner increased by Court of Appeal

19 March 2021

Timothy Brehmer’s sentence for manslaughter was increased to 13 and a half years following a referral by the Attorney General’s Office.


Abortion law move will breach devolution settlement, DUP MP warns

Abortion law move will breach devolution settlement, DUP MP warns

Abortion law move will breach devolution settlement, DUP MP warns

19 March 2021

The UK Government is set to act to force Stormont’s Department of Health to roll out abortion services across the region.


Cornwall overtakes London as most searched-for place to live

Cornwall overtakes London as most searched-for place to live

Cornwall overtakes London as most searched-for place to live

19 March 2021

Rightmove said the ‘stand-out’ trends over the past year have been increased demand for countryside and coastal living.


Virus crisis has dramatically changed the world of work

Virus crisis has dramatically changed the world of work

Virus crisis has dramatically changed the world of work

19 March 2021

Surveys suggest that many people will now want to split their working week between home and office.


Boris Johnson to receive ‘safe and effective’ AstraZeneca vaccine

Boris Johnson to receive ‘safe and effective’ AstraZeneca vaccine

Boris Johnson to receive ‘safe and effective’ AstraZeneca vaccine

19 March 2021

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said the vaccine’s benefits in reducing Covid-19 outweighed any potential risks.


Mother of missing teenager admits lying to police

Mother of missing teenager admits lying to police

Mother of missing teenager admits lying to police

19 March 2021

Bernadette Walker remains unaccounted for since she was reported missing in July last year.


Covid certificates considered to allow fans’ return to large events, says Dowden

Covid certificates considered to allow fans’ return to large events, says Dowden

Covid certificates considered to allow fans’ return to large events, says Dowden

19 March 2021

The Culture Secretary emphasised the importance of getting crowds back into stadiums and theatres this summer.


What we know about the Alex Salmond inquiry

What we know about the Alex Salmond inquiry

What we know about the Alex Salmond inquiry

19 March 2021

MSPs on the committee have concluded Nicola Sturgeon gave an ‘inaccurate account’ to them.


Carers on ‘sleep-in shifts’ not entitled to minimum wage, Supreme Court rules

Carers on ‘sleep-in shifts’ not entitled to minimum wage, Supreme Court rules

Carers on ‘sleep-in shifts’ not entitled to minimum wage, Supreme Court rules

19 March 2021

Claire Tomlinson-Blake appealed against a Court of Appeal ruling that carers are only entitled to the minimum wage when they are required to be awake.


More concerns about Sturgeon’s evidence to Salmond inquiry are leaked

More concerns about Sturgeon’s evidence to Salmond inquiry are leaked

More concerns about Sturgeon’s evidence to Salmond inquiry are leaked

19 March 2021

The Holyrood inquiry into the investigation of Mr Salmond has reportedly concluded that parts of the First Minister’s evidence were ‘hard to believe’.


Warning of national dispute over rail job cuts

Warning of national dispute over rail job cuts

Warning of national dispute over rail job cuts

19 March 2021

The RMT is warning of ‘drastic’ cuts in Network Rail jobs and maintenance of the railways.


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