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Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

Yousaf urged to legislate to tackle ‘vaping epidemic’ among young people

Leading respiratory paediatricians have highlighted their alarm at the widespread use and promotion of e-cigarettes in a letter to the First Minister.

Fashion designer Christopher Kane files to appoint administrators

Fashion designer Christopher Kane files to appoint administrators

The retail brand was founded by Christopher Kane and his sister Tammy Kane in 2006.

More poorer students could receive no university offers as demand grows – Ucas

More poorer students could receive no university offers as demand grows – Ucas

Nearly one in 11 of the most disadvantaged students could receive no Ucas offers by 2023, forecasts suggest.

Worse-than-expected inflation figures spark economic concerns

Worse-than-expected inflation figures spark economic concerns

Downing Street insisted that the Prime Minister’s plan to halve inflation was still on track, despite the setback

Oil well ruling ‘could have significant repercussions’, Supreme Court told

Oil well ruling ‘could have significant repercussions’, Supreme Court told

Friends of the Earth said 59-year-old Sarah Finch’s legal battle with Surrey County Council was ‘critically important’.

Irish government ‘has duty to take legal action against UK over legacy Bill’

Irish government ‘has duty to take legal action against UK over legacy Bill’

Mark Thompson, CEO of Relatives For Justice, said the Irish government should take an interstate case against the UK.

Strike disruption warning for cycling world championships

Strike disruption warning for cycling world championships

The event takes place in Glasgow in August.

Man arrested after two people stabbed at hospital

Man arrested after two people stabbed at hospital

Armed police were called to the scene at 1.18pm on Wednesday and the hospital was locked down.

Royal Ascot welcomes King and Queen for second day of racing

Royal Ascot welcomes King and Queen for second day of racing

The couple have carried on the late Queen’s tradition of supporting the famous racing event.

Family waited five minutes for 999 call response following baby’s collapse

Family waited five minutes for 999 call response following baby’s collapse

Wyllow-Raine Swinburn’s family had spent 40 minutes giving her CPR as they waited for an ambulance to arrive, Oxford Coroners Court was told.

Starmer will swell the House of Lords despite wanting to abolish it

Starmer will swell the House of Lords despite wanting to abolish it

The Labour leader plans to appoint dozens of peers if he forms a government so he can push policy through Parliament.

Windrush campaigner urges Government to rule out closing compensation scheme

Windrush campaigner urges Government to rule out closing compensation scheme

Patrick Vernon was speaking at a commemorative event held a day ahead of the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to England.

Moving Windrush compensation scheme would cause delay, says Braverman

Moving Windrush compensation scheme would cause delay, says Braverman

The Home Secretary said changes have been made to simplify the scheme for users and said it should be kept under the Home Office remit.

Man arrested as armed police respond to stabbing at hospital

Man arrested as armed police respond to stabbing at hospital

One man has been arrested, the Metropolitan Police said.

UK could support dropping a stage in Ukraine’s Nato membership bid – Cleverly

UK could support dropping a stage in Ukraine’s Nato membership bid – Cleverly

The UK could be in favour of offering the nation a shorter route to Nato accession, the Foreign Secretary has suggested.

Government accuses peers of seeking to delay controversial strike reforms

Government accuses peers of seeking to delay controversial strike reforms

MPs and peers are trying to agree the final wording on the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.

Stepfather jailed for ‘brutal, merciless and outrageous’ murder of five-year-old

Stepfather jailed for ‘brutal, merciless and outrageous’ murder of five-year-old

Nadia Zofia Kalinowska died after she was found with multiple injuries at her family home in Newtownabbey in December 2019.

No exemption for tourists visiting Northern Ireland via Ireland, says minister

No exemption for tourists visiting Northern Ireland via Ireland, says minister

Steve Baker made clear the Government does not intend to grant waivers to Electronic Travel Authorisations.

Scottish ministers urged to ‘resist’ Illegal Migration Bill and mitigate impact

Scottish ministers urged to ‘resist’ Illegal Migration Bill and mitigate impact

A legal opinion by Kay Springham KC concluded the legislation will encroach on devolved areas.

45% of mortgage holders finding it difficult to pay bills, charity warns

45% of mortgage holders finding it difficult to pay bills, charity warns

Two-fifths of mortgage holders are showing at least one sign of financial difficulty, according to a YouGov survey for StepChange.

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