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Mauritius PM ‘to meet senior government figures’ over Chagos Islands deal

Mauritius PM ‘to meet senior government figures’ over Chagos Islands deal

Mauritius PM ‘to meet senior government figures’ over Chagos Islands deal

14 January 2025

Downing Street would not be drawn into saying whether the 99-year lease on the Diego Garcia military base could be shortened as part of the deal.


McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’

McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’

McMonagle employment may have ‘resulted in misuse of public money’

14 January 2025

MLAs have been told that the issue has been reported to the PSNI.


Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street

Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street

Protesters throw missiles and chase Iraqi PM’s car as he leaves Downing Street

14 January 2025

The country’s prime minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, was meeting Sir Keir Starmer to discuss a ‘bespoke returns agreement’.


Treasury minister Siddiq quits after ethics investigation

Treasury minister Siddiq quits after ethics investigation

Treasury minister Siddiq quits after ethics investigation

14 January 2025

Tulip Siddiq quit to avoid becoming a ‘distraction’ to the Government after a row over links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh.


Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

Who has left the Government since Labour took power?

14 January 2025

Tulip Siddiq’s resignation as Treasury minister came after the prominent departures of Louise Haigh and Sue Gray.


Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

Scottish Secretary to give evidence at Holyrood on £3 billion growth deals

14 January 2025

Ian Murray has been invited by the Committee to give evidence on the UK Government’s involvement in the City Region and Growth Deals programme.


First Minister John Swinney says he is ‘under no illusions’ over child poverty

First Minister John Swinney says he is ‘under no illusions’ over child poverty

First Minister John Swinney says he is ‘under no illusions’ over child poverty

14 January 2025

But the SNP leader said he wants to make progress ‘as swiftly as possible’ towards the goal.


Retrial jury clears three men of killing after ‘mistaken’ verdict controversy

Retrial jury clears three men of killing after ‘mistaken’ verdict controversy

Retrial jury clears three men of killing after ‘mistaken’ verdict controversy

14 January 2025

Adrian Keise was fatally stabbed in the back after a minor row erupted in violence outside Waterloo station in 2022.


Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

Ministers urged to extend free flu jabs to people in their 50s

14 January 2025

About two thirds of those at-risk for influenza are yet to be vaccinated this winter, according to Public Health Scotland.


Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

Socialite bankrupt within year after assets frozen during money-laundering probe

14 January 2025

James Stunt, former son-in-law of F1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone, is on trial at Leeds Crown Court.


Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

Removing block on Adams’ compensation bid will see ‘pay day’ for ex-detainees

14 January 2025

Think tank Policy Exchange has criticised the Government’s decision to repeal legislation that halted claims by people interned during the Troubles.


Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

Stephen Fry remembers ‘deeply talented’ Tony Slattery as ‘sweetest soul’

14 January 2025

The 65-year-old comedian died on Tuesday morning following a heart attack.


Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer after visit to treatment hospital

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer after visit to treatment hospital

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer after visit to treatment hospital

14 January 2025

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday to thank medical teams and offer support to fellow patients.


Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

Tenants being evicted before new rental laws come in, warns former Labour leader

14 January 2025

Jeremy Corbyn said landlords are using ‘unreasonable arguments’ to end tenancies early before the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law


Widow, 86, found stabbed and with clothing burnt in 2013, murder trial told

Widow, 86, found stabbed and with clothing burnt in 2013, murder trial told

Widow, 86, found stabbed and with clothing burnt in 2013, murder trial told

14 January 2025

David Newton, now aged 70, denies murdering Una Crown at her house in Wisbech.


Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

14 January 2025

The princess spoke about how she was encouraged to keep positive during her treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital.


Police name two teenagers they want to speak to after boy, 14, killed on bus

Police name two teenagers they want to speak to after boy, 14, killed on bus

Police name two teenagers they want to speak to after boy, 14, killed on bus

14 January 2025

Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa was fatally injured on a route 472 bus in Woolwich Church Street, near Woolwich Ferry, just before 2.30pm on January 7.


Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

14 January 2025

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.


MSP pay to rise by more than £2,000 to nearly £75,000

MSP pay to rise by more than £2,000 to nearly £75,000

MSP pay to rise by more than £2,000 to nearly £75,000

14 January 2025

Politicians at Holyrood will see their annual salary increase by 3.2% from April.


Police continue to probe two baby deaths in 2015 and 2016, Letby inquiry told

Police continue to probe two baby deaths in 2015 and 2016, Letby inquiry told

Police continue to probe two baby deaths in 2015 and 2016, Letby inquiry told

14 January 2025

Some 17 deaths have been looked at by Cheshire Constabulary but two remain under investigation.


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