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Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

21 February 2023

Ms Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan are running to become SNP leader and First Minister.


Mackenzie Crook says family are ‘determined’ to find missing sister-in-law

Mackenzie Crook says family are ‘determined’ to find missing sister-in-law

Mackenzie Crook says family are ‘determined’ to find missing sister-in-law

21 February 2023

The actor said his family have been combing woodlands in the South Downs, West Sussex, for a week now to find his missing sister-in-law.


A year of war has been battle of online narratives – Ukrainian media specialist

A year of war has been battle of online narratives – Ukrainian media specialist

A year of war has been battle of online narratives – Ukrainian media specialist

21 February 2023

Valeria Kovtun, a media specialist, spoke to PA about her reflections on a year of war and how ‘dangerous’ online narratives have impacted the fight.


Government posts surprise January budget surplus after record income tax haul

Government posts surprise January budget surplus after record income tax haul

Government posts surprise January budget surplus after record income tax haul

21 February 2023

Economists were surprised by the surplus having predicted borrowing of £7.8 billion for the month.


Nicola Bulley’s family say she can finally ‘rest’, as questions remain over case

Nicola Bulley’s family say she can finally ‘rest’, as questions remain over case

Nicola Bulley’s family say she can finally ‘rest’, as questions remain over case

21 February 2023

Lancashire Police came under fire after making Ms Bulley’s struggles with alcohol and perimenopause public.


HSBC’s pre-tax profits dip slightly though hopes remain high for 2023

HSBC’s pre-tax profits dip slightly though hopes remain high for 2023

HSBC’s pre-tax profits dip slightly though hopes remain high for 2023

21 February 2023

Noel Quinn, group chief executive, said the 2022 results marked ‘another good year for HSBC’.


What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

What the papers say – February 21

21 February 2023

The family of Nicola Bulley’s ‘worst fears’ have been confirmed.


Eye cancer charity calls on NHS to fund treatment that boosts survival rates

Eye cancer charity calls on NHS to fund treatment that boosts survival rates

Eye cancer charity calls on NHS to fund treatment that boosts survival rates

21 February 2023

A treatment known as chemosaturation therapy has been found to be effective in almost 90% of patients, according to national charity OcuMel UK.


Preet Chandi and four MPs to be honoured at Windsor Castle investiture

Preet Chandi and four MPs to be honoured at Windsor Castle investiture

Preet Chandi and four MPs to be honoured at Windsor Castle investiture

21 February 2023

MPs Dame Maria Miller, Sir Jeremy Wright and Tracey Crouch and Samantha Dixon are among 67 people due to be honoured at the investiture.


Sunak under pressure as bid to secure Northern Ireland Protocol deal continues

Sunak under pressure as bid to secure Northern Ireland Protocol deal continues

Sunak under pressure as bid to secure Northern Ireland Protocol deal continues

21 February 2023

The Prime Minister is facing up to a potential battle with members of his own party.


Conversations needed soon on Stormont reform, says former NI secretary

Conversations needed soon on Stormont reform, says former NI secretary

Conversations needed soon on Stormont reform, says former NI secretary

20 February 2023

Changes to the Good Friday Agreement settlement might be required to reflect the changing electoral landscape, Brandon Lewis has said.


British Turkish Association ‘devastated’ by new earthquake and vows to help

British Turkish Association ‘devastated’ by new earthquake and vows to help

British Turkish Association ‘devastated’ by new earthquake and vows to help

20 February 2023

Organisations on the ground described the scene as another earthquake struck Turkey and Syria weeks after the first disaster killed more than 40,000.


Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder after youth stabbed to death

Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder after youth stabbed to death

Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder after youth stabbed to death

20 February 2023

Police were called to Kings Mill Lane in Huddersfield just before 4am on Monday to find a boy had suffered serious injuries from a bladed weapon.


Major hack at Virgin Media Television in Ireland ‘contained and terminated’

Major hack at Virgin Media Television in Ireland ‘contained and terminated’

Major hack at Virgin Media Television in Ireland ‘contained and terminated’

20 February 2023

Minister of State Ossian Smyth said the matter is being investigated by the National Cyber Security Centre.


Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

Kate Forbes said she would have voted against gay marriage

20 February 2023

The Finance Secretary said she wouldn’t have backed the legislation had she been voting at the time.


Truss and Johnson pile pressure on PM as they call for Ukraine to be given jets

Truss and Johnson pile pressure on PM as they call for Ukraine to be given jets

Truss and Johnson pile pressure on PM as they call for Ukraine to be given jets

20 February 2023

The two Conservative prime ministers spoke at length in the lower chamber during a general debate on Ukraine.


Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

Two-thirds of Scots think Nicola Sturgeon stepping down is the ‘right decision’

20 February 2023

Pollsters at Savanta have released new research, carried out after Nicola Sturgeon annoucned she is to quit as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.


Keyham families demand firearms law changes after ‘catastrophic failures’

Keyham families demand firearms law changes after ‘catastrophic failures’

Keyham families demand firearms law changes after ‘catastrophic failures’

20 February 2023

They spoke out after an inquest jury found there was a ‘seriously unsafe culture’ in Devon and Cornwall Police’s firearms licensing unit


Nicola Bulley: Which groups have been criticised since she went missing?

Nicola Bulley: Which groups have been criticised since she went missing?

Nicola Bulley: Which groups have been criticised since she went missing?

20 February 2023

The police, social media sleuths and the media have all faced a backlash since the mother of two Ms Bulley went missing.


UK spent £50 billion extra on gas since Ukraine invasion, say analysts

UK spent £50 billion extra on gas since Ukraine invasion, say analysts

UK spent £50 billion extra on gas since Ukraine invasion, say analysts

20 February 2023

The Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit said the cost would have been much lower if the UK energy system had more renewables.


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