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Ferry contract was not ‘jobs for the boys’ – Sturgeon

Ferry contract was not ‘jobs for the boys’ – Sturgeon

The First Minister also denied that information had been deliberately withheld from a Holyrood committee examining the procurement process.

Georgia Toffolo slams Matt Hancock joining I’m A Celebrity: This is disgraceful

Georgia Toffolo slams Matt Hancock joining I’m A Celebrity: This is disgraceful

The Made In Chelsea star has reportedly been a member of the Tory Party since she was a teenager.

Up to 900 extra police to patrol London this weekend for return of Just Stop Oil

Up to 900 extra police to patrol London this weekend for return of Just Stop Oil

Metropolitan Police Commander Jon Savell spoke about preparations for the upcoming protests.

King welcomes world leaders and environmentalists ahead of Cop27

King welcomes world leaders and environmentalists ahead of Cop27

Charles will miss the gathering of world figures in Egypt next week but discussed climate change with guests invited to his royal residence.

No plans to scrap or delay Sizewell C, Downing Street confirms

No plans to scrap or delay Sizewell C, Downing Street confirms

The nuclear reactor remains ‘crucial’ to curbing the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and boosting energy security at home, No 10 says.

Police staff member shared dead body image with WhatsApp group and his partner

Police staff member shared dead body image with WhatsApp group and his partner

Joshua Tilt, who took a photo of the picture on a computer screen after a railway fatality, has been told he is likely to be jailed.

Migrants ‘deserve to be treated with compassion and respect’ – Downing Street

Migrants ‘deserve to be treated with compassion and respect’ – Downing Street

Home Office minister Chris Philp earlier criticised the ‘cheek’ of complaints from ‘illegal’ migrants.

Hull MPs urge BBC director-general to rethink proposed cuts to local radio

Hull MPs urge BBC director-general to rethink proposed cuts to local radio

The letter said local radio ’embodies the founding values’ of the corporation.

Judge considers decision in trial of activists who blocked tanker of Russian oil

Judge considers decision in trial of activists who blocked tanker of Russian oil

The 10 defendants, aged between 27 and 72, claim they were ‘preventing a crime’.

How is Elon Musk changing Twitter?

How is Elon Musk changing Twitter?

The social media platform began major staff cuts on Friday.

Reform of Stormont institutions ‘urgently needed’

Reform of Stormont institutions ‘urgently needed’

Alliance leader Naomi Long said one party should not be allowed to prevent government from operating.

Ex-police worker who shared photograph of dead body admits misconduct charge

Ex-police worker who shared photograph of dead body admits misconduct charge

Joshua Tilt pleaded guilty to wilfully misconducting himself by distributing an image of a body to others after a teenager was hit by a train.

Pastry merger could bump up prices for shoppers, UK watchdog finds

Pastry merger could bump up prices for shoppers, UK watchdog finds

Cerelia – which makes ready-to-bake products like pastry, pizza and patisserie dough – struck a deal with rival home baking brand Jus-Rol last year.

Martine Croxall returns to BBC News following 12 days off-air

Martine Croxall returns to BBC News following 12 days off-air

The broadcaster did not acknowledge her absence on her return to the airwaves.

Construction activity continues to pick up, but outlook remains grim

Construction activity continues to pick up, but outlook remains grim

The construction sector was given a PMI score of 53.2 in October, up from 52.3 in September.

Football fans urged to avoid being ripped off over World Cup travel

Football fans urged to avoid being ripped off over World Cup travel

Thousands of England and Wales supporters will travel to Qatar.

Thousands to join protest in capital to demand general election

Thousands to join protest in capital to demand general election

Trade unions and campaign groups are supporting the demonstration in London on Saturday.

Remains of missing 70-year-old woman found in north London churchyard

Remains of missing 70-year-old woman found in north London churchyard

The Metropolitan Police said the human remains have been formally identified as missing Norma Girolami.

‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had been expected to announce a date for a poll this week.

Public will use Hancock as a ‘toy’ on I’m A Celebrity, says reigning champion

Public will use Hancock as a ‘toy’ on I’m A Celebrity, says reigning champion

Danny Miller triumphed during the last series, which was held in Wales due to the pandemic.

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