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Salmond legal advice deadline missed by Scottish Government

Salmond legal advice deadline missed by Scottish Government

Salmond legal advice deadline missed by Scottish Government

13 November 2020

A Holyrood committee had asked ministers to hand over guidance they received by Friday.


Drug dealer jailed for knifing brother of Syria fighters to death

Drug dealer jailed for knifing brother of Syria fighters to death

Drug dealer jailed for knifing brother of Syria fighters to death

13 November 2020

Abdul Deghayes died from massive blood loss after being knifed eight times by 37-year-old Daniel Macleod in Brighton.


Farm worker detained indefinitely for killing animal lover

Farm worker detained indefinitely for killing animal lover

Farm worker detained indefinitely for killing animal lover

13 November 2020

Luigi Palmas, 27, strangled Kate Bevan, 53, during a row at a farm in Devon where they both volunteered.


Devolved leaders unite to call for new welfare strategy

Devolved leaders unite to call for new welfare strategy

Devolved leaders unite to call for new welfare strategy

13 November 2020

Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have written to the DWP.


JD Sports in Footasylum reprieve after tribunal overturns watchdog block

JD Sports in Footasylum reprieve after tribunal overturns watchdog block

JD Sports in Footasylum reprieve after tribunal overturns watchdog block

13 November 2020

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) had previously halted the £90 million deal, warning it could lead to higher prices for shoppers.


Hays Travel founder collapses and dies at head office

Hays Travel founder collapses and dies at head office

Hays Travel founder collapses and dies at head office

13 November 2020

John Hays, 71, started the company in 1980 and was married to co-owner Irene Hays.


Scientists: Vaccine must not be an excuse to ‘ease up’ on control measures

Scientists: Vaccine must not be an excuse to ‘ease up’ on control measures

Scientists: Vaccine must not be an excuse to ‘ease up’ on control measures

13 November 2020

Independent Sage said full transparency is essential to safeguard public confidence.


Penguins find new home after their zoo closes due to pandemic

Penguins find new home after their zoo closes due to pandemic

Penguins find new home after their zoo closes due to pandemic

13 November 2020

The penguins faced the possibility of having to relocate to Europe when their home announced its closure.


Returning to tiered system after lockdown will see infections spike again – Sage

Returning to tiered system after lockdown will see infections spike again – Sage

Returning to tiered system after lockdown will see infections spike again – Sage

13 November 2020

But the Government scientists say the restrictions currently in place in England are likely to reduce the R number below one.


Response to blunders in Ripper investigation shaped modern police inquiries

Response to blunders in Ripper investigation shaped modern police inquiries

Response to blunders in Ripper investigation shaped modern police inquiries

13 November 2020

Peter Sutcliffe admitted it had been a miracle he had not been stopped earlier.


Guidance to be issued to people ahead of Christmas period, Wales’s Health Minister says

Guidance to be issued to people ahead of Christmas period, Wales’s Health Minister says

Guidance to be issued to people ahead of Christmas period, Wales’s Health Minister says

13 November 2020

Vaughan Gething said the Welsh Government would like to see “common travel arrangements and common expectations” across the UK.


Dominic Cummings: Why the Prime Minister’s top adviser is quitting No 10

Dominic Cummings: Why the Prime Minister’s top adviser is quitting No 10

Dominic Cummings: Why the Prime Minister’s top adviser is quitting No 10

13 November 2020

Boris Johnson’s aide is expected to leave his post by the end of the year.


‘Dramatic action’ may be needed to curb virus spread in Scotland, warns Swinney

‘Dramatic action’ may be needed to curb virus spread in Scotland, warns Swinney

‘Dramatic action’ may be needed to curb virus spread in Scotland, warns Swinney

13 November 2020

The Deputy First Minister said some areas could soon be moved into Level 4 restrictions – the toughest in Scotland’s five-tier system.


Revolution Bars confirms closure of six bars as creditors back restructuring

Revolution Bars confirms closure of six bars as creditors back restructuring

Revolution Bars confirms closure of six bars as creditors back restructuring

13 November 2020

It said 88% of creditors, including landlords, backed its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) plan.


Police apologise to victims’ families after Yorkshire Ripper dies aged 74

Police apologise to victims’ families after Yorkshire Ripper dies aged 74

Police apologise to victims’ families after Yorkshire Ripper dies aged 74

13 November 2020

Peter Sutcliffe died in hospital after reportedly refusing treatment for coronavirus.


Man arrested on suspicion of murdering police sergeant

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering police sergeant

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering police sergeant

13 November 2020

The 23-year-old suspect remains in hospital.


Police chief apologises for ‘language and terminology’ used about Ripper victims

Police chief apologises for ‘language and terminology’ used about Ripper victims

Police chief apologises for ‘language and terminology’ used about Ripper victims

13 November 2020

Peter Sutcliffe murdered 13 women.


French police bust gang believed to have smuggled up to 1,000 migrants into UK

French police bust gang believed to have smuggled up to 1,000 migrants into UK

French police bust gang believed to have smuggled up to 1,000 migrants into UK

13 November 2020

The Pierrefitte connection – as the gang is known – made up to 3 million euros loading people into trucks bound for Britain.


Government unveils plan for students to receive university offers after results

Government unveils plan for students to receive university offers after results

Government unveils plan for students to receive university offers after results

13 November 2020

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the admissions system is ‘letting down the brightest pupils from the most disadvantaged backgrounds’.


Ex-FA chief wins libel judgment over corruption allegations

Ex-FA chief wins libel judgment over corruption allegations

Ex-FA chief wins libel judgment over corruption allegations

13 November 2020

Martin Glenn sued former Fulham executive Craig Kline over a series of unfounded claims he made on Twitter.


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