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Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

20 February 2023

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’.


World’s biggest four-day working week trial hailed a ‘major breakthrough’

World’s biggest four-day working week trial hailed a ‘major breakthrough’

World’s biggest four-day working week trial hailed a ‘major breakthrough’

20 February 2023

The majority of companies who took part in the UK pilot scheme said they will keep a shorter working week following the pilot.


Dippy the Dinosaur unveiled in new Coventry residence

Dippy the Dinosaur unveiled in new Coventry residence

Dippy the Dinosaur unveiled in new Coventry residence

20 February 2023

The Diplodocus installation will remain in the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum for three years.


Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

Swinney: Scottish budget uses ‘limited resources’ where they are needed most

20 February 2023

The Deputy First Minister spoke out on the ‘progressive choices’ made in the Scottish Government’s budget for 2023-24.


Actor set to star in play about missing out on a bet scoops real-life Lotto win

Actor set to star in play about missing out on a bet scoops real-life Lotto win

Actor set to star in play about missing out on a bet scoops real-life Lotto win

20 February 2023

Dion Davies, 47, found a EuroMillions ticket worth more than £55,000 in his car.


Met officer raped woman in 2004 after flashing warrant card in club, court told

Met officer raped woman in 2004 after flashing warrant card in club, court told

Met officer raped woman in 2004 after flashing warrant card in club, court told

20 February 2023

The case has been reopened after the alleged victim wrote to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner about the ‘injustice’ she still felt.


Tesco hands store workers 7% pay increase

Tesco hands store workers 7% pay increase

Tesco hands store workers 7% pay increase

20 February 2023

The supermarket giant said it will invest £230 million in the third pay increase over the past 10 months.


Humza Yousaf: I am concerned at using general election as de facto IndyRef2

Humza Yousaf: I am concerned at using general election as de facto IndyRef2

Humza Yousaf: I am concerned at using general election as de facto IndyRef2

20 February 2023

The Health Secretary launched his campaign to replace Nicola Sturgeon as First Minister in Clydebank on Monday.


Bafta awards provoke return of diversity hashtag online

Bafta awards provoke return of diversity hashtag online

Bafta awards provoke return of diversity hashtag online

20 February 2023

Users on Twitter recycled the BaftasSoWhite hashtag to share their frustration following the ceremony.


Cleverly in crunch talks with EU in big push for Northern Ireland Protocol deal

Cleverly in crunch talks with EU in big push for Northern Ireland Protocol deal

Cleverly in crunch talks with EU in big push for Northern Ireland Protocol deal

20 February 2023

Downing Street says no ‘final deal’ has been struck as ‘intensive work’ continues.


Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

Household energy bills set to soar despite £1,000 drop in price cap

20 February 2023

The amount that people pay for their energy is currently regulated by the Government’s energy price guarantee.


Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

Advanced CPR ‘could see more heart patients saved’

20 February 2023

As well as traditional CPR, some patients will be hooked up to an artificial lung.


Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

Prime Minister criticises rewriting of Roald Dahl’s books as ‘gobblefunk’

20 February 2023

Downing Street said works of art should be preserved and not ‘airbrushed’ for modern audiences.


Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

Man in court following drag queen story event protest at Tate Britain

20 February 2023

Lance O’Connor, 58, of Plaistow, east London, is accused of using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.


Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

20 February 2023

The three have put their names forward to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrated with new Royal Mint coins

20 February 2023

The new coins will be available to buy from the Royal Mint’s website and have been created in collaboration with the National Railway Museum.


Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

Braverman awaiting result of police review of handling of Nicola Bulley case

20 February 2023

The Home Secretary said the police’s investigation into how the case was handled must ‘carry out its own process’.


Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

Secret police unit did little to prevent public unrest in 14 years, inquiry told

20 February 2023

Inquiry was set up in 2015 after a public outcry over conduct in undercover policing.


Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

Aldi to create 2,400 jobs amid plans to open dozens more London shops

20 February 2023

The retailer has rapidly grown its UK business in recent years through new store openings, taking it to almost 1,000 sites.


Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

Sturgeon: I have enormous confidence someone of ability will succeed me

20 February 2023

The First Minister has said she will not endorse any of the candidates in the race to replace her.


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