A significant financial dilemma looms over the Scottish government as Finance Secretary Shona Robison announced impending budget cuts to public services in order to offset the rise in employers’ National Insurance. The distressing news follows Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, where cutbacks in welfare and an upsurge in defense expenditure were disclosed. Robison expressed deep… Continue reading Cuts needed to fund UK government tax hike, says Shona Robinson
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Spring Statement: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
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Alcwyn Thomas guilty of Cardiff murder of partner Victoria Thomas
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Kain Tailby guilty of murdering partner on their anniversary
BBC News reporter Dan Martin covered a tragic story from East Midlands involving a devastating case of domestic violence that resulted in the death of Christine Everett-Hickson, a 21-year-old woman, at the hands of her partner, Kain Tailby. Tailby was found guilty of murdering Everett-Hickson after violently attacking her on their one-year anniversary, causing irreparable… Continue reading Kain Tailby guilty of murdering partner on their anniversary
Spring Statement: BBC analysis of key points in Rachel Reeves's speech
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Spring Statement: 'If you can work, you should work' says Chancellor
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Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
On January 19, 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s attempts to negotiate a new role within the royal family had come to a standstill, prompting Prince Harry and Meghan to prepare for a new chapter in the United States. Prince Harry’s final speech before leaving was delivered at a dinner held for the Sentebale… Continue reading Sentebale: Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader
Kenny MacAskill has emerged as the fresh leader of the pro-independence Alba Party, taking over after the untimely death of party founder and former First Minister Alex Salmond. In a two-way ballot for the leadership role, MacAskill, a former Alba MP, narrowly defeated Ash Regan, the party’s lone MSP, securing 1331 votes (52.3%) compared to… Continue reading Kenny MacAskill succeeds Alex Salmond as Alba leader
Newtownards: Man dies in fire at Scrabo fold
A tragic incident occurred in Newtownards, County Down, where a man lost his life in a fire at an over-55s accommodation. The authorities were alerted to the fire at a flat within the accommodation shortly after 18:15 GMT on a Tuesday. Despite the arrival of emergency services, the man was found deceased at the site.… Continue reading Newtownards: Man dies in fire at Scrabo fold
Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag outside church
BBC News, London – Authorities in London are urging the mother of a deceased newborn baby boy, discovered in a Marks & Spencer shopping bag outside a west London church, to come forward. The police were alerted to the scene after a council refuse worker found the bag outside the All Saints Church on Powis… Continue reading Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag outside church