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Calls for UK Parliament to recognise Santa’s contribution to Christmas

Calls for UK Parliament to recognise Santa’s contribution to Christmas

A parliamentary motion tabled by SNP MPs notes that in Ireland Santa Claus is welcomed into Irish air space each year.

Strikes will lead to patients being ‘stranded’ in hospital over Christmas

Strikes will lead to patients being ‘stranded’ in hospital over Christmas

Leading health and patient organisations have issued a warning to the British Medical Association and Government.

Brexit a lesson on knee-jerk policy responses to migration – Micheal Martin

Brexit a lesson on knee-jerk policy responses to migration – Micheal Martin

The Irish deputy premier said that migration was a function of how the world was working or not working, and could not be prevented.

Sunak may have undermined trust with claims to have ‘reduced debt’ – watchdog

Sunak may have undermined trust with claims to have ‘reduced debt’ – watchdog

The chair of the UK Statistics Authority criticised the Prime Minister’s claims last month that debt is falling.

Scottish child payment increase is ‘missed opportunity’ – campaigners

Scottish child payment increase is ‘missed opportunity’ – campaigners

The £1.70 increase was described as a ‘missed opportunity’ to tackle child poverty by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Hospitality ‘betrayed’ as Budget fails to replicate UK business rates relief

Hospitality ‘betrayed’ as Budget fails to replicate UK business rates relief

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said she was prioritising health spending.

Defendant accused of dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries appears in court

Defendant accused of dumping soiled adult nappies at nurseries appears in court

Abbi Taylor is accused of four counts of dumping bags of toxic materials, namely nappies containing human waste, at nurseries on South Tyneside.

Ofsted urged by coroner to act after suicide of Ruth Perry

Ofsted urged by coroner to act after suicide of Ruth Perry

Coroner Heidi Connor has sent a prevention of future deaths report to Ofsted and the Education Secretary.

What does the Government’s new transgender guidance mean for schools?

What does the Government’s new transgender guidance mean for schools?

LGBT+ charities have called the draft guidelines published by the Department for Education ‘unworkable’ and ‘dangerous’.

Court told of previous accidents at site of fatal motorbike crash

Court told of previous accidents at site of fatal motorbike crash

US servicewoman Mikayla Hayes denies causing Matthew Day’s death by careless driving.

Psychiatrists in ‘disbelief’ at mental health care funding settlement

Psychiatrists in ‘disbelief’ at mental health care funding settlement

The Royal College of Physchiatrists said the Scottish Government has failed to meet its own target.

Wave of public spending cuts announced in Wales with health services protected

Wave of public spending cuts announced in Wales with health services protected

The Welsh Government said it was forced to make ‘stark and painful’ choices for its draft budget for 2024-25.

New tax band for higher-earning Scots the ‘right choice’, Shona Robison says

New tax band for higher-earning Scots the ‘right choice’, Shona Robison says

The Scottish Deputy First Minister announced changes to the income tax regime in Scotland, including a new advance tax rate.

Date set for fraud trial for former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers

Date set for fraud trial for former Co-op Bank boss Paul Flowers

It is alleged he committed the offence while acting as a power of attorney for a woman named Margaret Mary Jarvis.

Tax changes to wiping out school meal debt – Key points from the Scottish Budget

Tax changes to wiping out school meal debt – Key points from the Scottish Budget

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison has outlined the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans.

Miners who were convicted during 1984-85 strike should be pardoned, says MP

Miners who were convicted during 1984-85 strike should be pardoned, says MP

Owen Thompson has called for strikers who were convicted to receive pardons under a new Act of Parliament.

Households could use EV batteries to power appliances under government plans

Households could use EV batteries to power appliances under government plans

Bidirectional charging could enable families to charge cars when electricity costs are lowest and use it in their home at peak times.

Four robbers facing jail over man stabbed to death for ‘fake designer watch’

Four robbers facing jail over man stabbed to death for ‘fake designer watch’

Emmanuel Odunlami died after being attacked near St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 1 last year.

Gove hopes criminal case will be brought against Mone in PPE scandal

Gove hopes criminal case will be brought against Mone in PPE scandal

The Cabinet minister has faced questions over what he knew about Baroness Mone’s links to a firm that supplied faulty PPE during the pandemic.

Ian McEwan: Aspiring writers should disconnect from internet for two hours a day

Ian McEwan: Aspiring writers should disconnect from internet for two hours a day

The novelist was recognised for his services to literature by being made a Companion of Honour by the King at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.

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