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Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Mr Bayoh’s family said that John Swinney had told them the public inquiry into his death was of ‘paramount importance’.

Review into safeguarding failures ‘shows Sara Sharif’s murder was preventable’

Review into safeguarding failures ‘shows Sara Sharif’s murder was preventable’

Review into safeguarding failures ‘shows Sara Sharif’s murder was preventable’

Despite a ‘great deal of information’ available to various authorities during her lifetime, Sara ‘was not protected from abuse and torture’.

Planning reforms will contribute to ‘knockout blow’ for housebuilders – Tories

Planning reforms will contribute to ‘knockout blow’ for housebuilders – Tories

Planning reforms will contribute to ‘knockout blow’ for housebuilders – Tories

A minister said the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will help unlock 1.5 million homes by 2029.

Titanic couple’s gold pocket watch could sell for £800,000 at auction

Titanic couple’s gold pocket watch could sell for £800,000 at auction

Titanic couple’s gold pocket watch could sell for £800,000 at auction

First class passengers Isidor and Ida Straus were portrayed in James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster Titanic movie

Paid assassin admits murdering suspected gangster at pub on Hogmanay

Paid assassin admits murdering suspected gangster at pub on Hogmanay

Paid assassin admits murdering suspected gangster at pub on Hogmanay

Marc Webley, 38, was shot dead by Grant Hunter, 34, outside the Anchor Inn in Granton, Edinburgh, on December 31, 2023.

Police officer not guilty of causing death of pensioner hit during royal escort

Police officer not guilty of causing death of pensioner hit during royal escort

Police officer not guilty of causing death of pensioner hit during royal escort

Pc Christopher Harrison was among the team of convoy motorbike outriders escorting the Duchess of Edinburgh when Helen Holland was hit on May 10 2023.

No-fault evictions to be banned from May, Government announces

No-fault evictions to be banned from May, Government announces

No-fault evictions to be banned from May, Government announces

Ministers will begin to roll out new renters’ rights protections including an end to bidding wars between prospective tenants.

England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency

England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency

England faces widespread drought in 2026 without wet winter – Environment Agency

The country’s drought situation remains ‘precarious’ despite recent rainfall, and could be facing a drier than normal three months to January.

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis set to receive Trump pardon

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis set to receive Trump pardon

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis set to receive Trump pardon

Joe Lewis was fined £4 million last year after pleading guilty to insider trading.

NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.

Briefing row ‘undermining Government message’, says Sarwar

Briefing row ‘undermining Government message’, says Sarwar

Briefing row ‘undermining Government message’, says Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said the situation had ‘not been helpful’.

Rare bottle of 150-year-old beer opened to recreate original recipe

Rare bottle of 150-year-old beer opened to recreate original recipe

Rare bottle of 150-year-old beer opened to recreate original recipe

Innis & Gunn will launch the new ale at the Ice Bar in Edinburgh.

Eugenie shares passion for art as she mentors ‘changemakers’ for King’s charity

Eugenie shares passion for art as she mentors ‘changemakers’ for King’s charity

Eugenie shares passion for art as she mentors ‘changemakers’ for King’s charity

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s youngest daughter took part in a mentoring session in London on Tuesday amid the ongoing scandal surrounding her father.

Rightmove faces legal action over claims of ‘excessive’ fees for estate agents

Rightmove faces legal action over claims of ‘excessive’ fees for estate agents

Rightmove faces legal action over claims of ‘excessive’ fees for estate agents

A group making a claim against the property website estimated that damages could total around £1 billion.

Starmer backs chief of staff after assurances briefing did not come from No 10

Starmer backs chief of staff after assurances briefing did not come from No 10

Starmer backs chief of staff after assurances briefing did not come from No 10

The Prime Minister said he would ‘absolutely deal with anybody responsible for briefing against ministers’.

Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors

Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors

Swinney ‘open’ to grooming gangs inquiry as he praises courage of survivors

The First Minister is been pressed by one young victim to launch a probe.

Starmer: Nuclear plant and AI growth zone to bring jobs to Wales for decades

Starmer: Nuclear plant and AI growth zone to bring jobs to Wales for decades

Starmer: Nuclear plant and AI growth zone to bring jobs to Wales for decades

The Prime Minister said more than 6,500 jobs would be created in North Wales by the two projects.

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