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Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

Scottish teaching union ‘hopeful’ of new pay offer imminently

03 March 2023

The EIS said it expects to see a potential deal on the table on Friday.


‘Heartbreak’ over plight of elderly who ‘go to the grave without proper care’

‘Heartbreak’ over plight of elderly who ‘go to the grave without proper care’

‘Heartbreak’ over plight of elderly who ‘go to the grave without proper care’

03 March 2023

Age UK said the pandemic cannot be blamed because social care services were already struggling to secure enough staff and funding.


Johnson allies’ claims over partygate investigator Sue Gray ‘ludicrous’ – Labour

Johnson allies’ claims over partygate investigator Sue Gray ‘ludicrous’ – Labour

Johnson allies’ claims over partygate investigator Sue Gray ‘ludicrous’ – Labour

03 March 2023

The senior civil servant plans to take a key job in Sir Keir Starmer’s office.


Huge surge in demand for plant-based dishes gives ugly vegetable a boost

Huge surge in demand for plant-based dishes gives ugly vegetable a boost

Huge surge in demand for plant-based dishes gives ugly vegetable a boost

03 March 2023

Jack Buck Farms, based near Spalding, Lincolnshire, is planting 50% more celeriac than five years ago as a result of growing demand.


Maternity units must only remove gas and air as a ‘last resort’

Maternity units must only remove gas and air as a ‘last resort’

Maternity units must only remove gas and air as a ‘last resort’

03 March 2023

Some NHS trusts have come under fire for the way they communicated the message that gas and air would be suspended.


HS2 boss says delays among options being explored to curb rising costs

HS2 boss says delays among options being explored to curb rising costs

HS2 boss says delays among options being explored to curb rising costs

03 March 2023

Mark Thurston said the impact of inflation on the project over the past year has been ‘significant’.


What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

What the papers say – March 3

03 March 2023

More leaked WhatsApp messages feature among the front pages.


Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

Mourners to pay respects to Leah Croucher during public funeral procession

03 March 2023

The procession through Milton Keynes will be followed by a private service for the friends and family of Leah Croucher.


Special Covid envoy David Nabarro among people receiving honours

Special Covid envoy David Nabarro among people receiving honours

Special Covid envoy David Nabarro among people receiving honours

03 March 2023

Mr Nabarro, who was special envoy on Covid-19 at the World Health Organisation, has been recognised for outstanding contribution to global health.


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon to appear in court after baby’s remains found

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon to appear in court after baby’s remains found

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon to appear in court after baby’s remains found

03 March 2023

They have both been charged with gross negligence manslaughter, concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice.


Man who posted online about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced

Man who posted online about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced

Man who posted online about assassination of Nicola Sturgeon to be sentenced

03 March 2023

William Curtis, 70, was found guilty of sending threatening messages to the Scottish Fist Minister after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.


Spencer Matthews: I heard my brother’s voice for the first time in 24 years

Spencer Matthews: I heard my brother’s voice for the first time in 24 years

Spencer Matthews: I heard my brother’s voice for the first time in 24 years

03 March 2023

Talking about his late brother, Matthews said: ‘He was everything to me.’


Reality TV celebrity Stephen Bear to be sentenced for sharing sex video online

Reality TV celebrity Stephen Bear to be sentenced for sharing sex video online

Reality TV celebrity Stephen Bear to be sentenced for sharing sex video online

03 March 2023

The former Celebrity Big Brother winner shared footage online of him having sex with Georgia Harrison in his garden.


MIA and Arcade Fire lead tributes to Pulp bassist Steve Mackey following death

MIA and Arcade Fire lead tributes to Pulp bassist Steve Mackey following death

MIA and Arcade Fire lead tributes to Pulp bassist Steve Mackey following death

03 March 2023

Mackey died at the age of 56 on Thursday after three months in hospital, the band announced on their Instagram page.


Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week

Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week

Cold weather alert issued as freezing temperatures due next week

02 March 2023

Cold air will spread across the UK from Monday, bringing snow and a risk of ice, the UK Health Security Agency said.


Ministers wanted to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

Ministers wanted to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

Ministers wanted to ‘get heavy’ with police over Covid rules

02 March 2023

Leaked messages from ex-health secretary Matt Hancock suggested Whitehall concern over enforcement of lockdown restrictions.


Minister condemns death threats against pupils who damaged Koran

Minister condemns death threats against pupils who damaged Koran

Minister condemns death threats against pupils who damaged Koran

02 March 2023

Minster for Schools Nick Gibb has said his department is working with Kettlethorpe High School in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.


Norovirus levels reach ‘highest in more than a decade’ for this time of year

Norovirus levels reach ‘highest in more than a decade’ for this time of year

Norovirus levels reach ‘highest in more than a decade’ for this time of year

02 March 2023

Cases of the highly infectious stomach bug have been surging in recent weeks, with hundreds of hospital beds filled by people with symptoms.


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

02 March 2023

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are also accused of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice.


Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged with gross negligence manslaughter

02 March 2023

The couple were also accused of concealing the birth of a child and perverting the course of justice.


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