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Kate Forbes made Deputy First Minister as John Swinney appoints Scottish Cabinet
It came hours after Mr Swinney was officially sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister.
Man admits killing retired horsewoman but denies murder
Brian Whitelock appeared before Swansea Crown Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Wendy Buckney, 71.
It is pure theatre – Kyren Wilson wants World Championship to stay at Crucible
The Sheffield venue has hosted the World Snooker Championship every year since 1977, but the venue’s current deal expires on its 50th anniversary.
Salmond: Swinney faces ‘tough job’ as First Minister of minority Government
He added that the former finance secretary needs to ‘recover his knack’ of doing deals with rival parties at Holyrood.
Russian spy to be expelled from UK, says Home Secretary
James Cleverly also said several Russian diplomatic premises would be closed.
Nokia 3210 relaunched to mark handset’s 25th anniversary
The device is described as ‘one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time’.
Energy bosses call for ‘progressive social tariff’ on bills amid price hikes
The chief executives of Centrica and E.On told MPs the new measures would help support poorer consumers.
Napkin which helped bring 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona up for auction
The improvised document has a starting price of £300,000.
Dozens still missing after South Africa building collapse
Seven workers have now been confirmed dead after the building collapsed on Monday, with 16 of 29 people rescued in a critical condition.
Sunak handing migrants a ‘Tory amnesty’ says Starmer as MP defects to Labour
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke joined Labour just ahead of Prime Minister’s Questions, where Sir Keir Starmer pressed Rishi Sunak on migration.
SF ministers had ‘one eye towards’ Dublin over Covid schools closure – Weir
Lord Weir told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry he ‘regretted’ that discussions had become politicised.
Impact of music on people with dementia to be analysed in three-year project
It is hoped the therapy could reduce the need for health and care services and improve people’s quality of life.
Ex-England cricketer Monty Panesar quits George Galloway’s party
Mr Panesar has left the Workers Party of Britain eight days after announcing he would stand in the general election.
TSB: Locations of 36 bank branches to close
The latest round of closures will leave the group with 175 branches across the country.
Woman who caused cyclist to fall into road’s manslaughter conviction overturned
Mrs Ward, 77, of Wyton, Cambridgeshire, died after she was struck by a car in the incident in October 2020.
This is my home – Danny Care extends stay at Harlequins
The 37-year-old ended his England career in March having won 101 caps.
Monty Panesar withdraws as general election candidate for The Workers Party
The 42-year-old says he needs “more time to listen, learn and find my political home”,
Guernsey hospice creates booklet to organise lifetime documents
The 'Ducks in a Row' booklet will allow relatives to find a loved one's personal information and final wishes when they pass.
Students on hunger strike in Gaza protest urged not to risk their health
Members of the Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society have been on hunger strike throughout much of this week.
Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour with blast at Sunak’s ‘chaotic’ rule
The Dover MP said she was motivated by Tory failings over small boats and housing.