When silhouetted against the symbolism – as French media proudly insist – of King Charles choosing France for his first state visit at month’s end, this weekend is very much…
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SNP Leadership: Scottish Independence Support at 46%, Poll Says
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe YouGov survey for Sky News also shows strong criticism of the government’s handling of the NHS, and many respondents doubted whether the candidates in the running to take over…
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Rishi Sunak hails UK’s alliances as ‘source of strength’ ahead of nuclear-powered submarines meeting
The prime minister is set to meet US President Joe Biden and Australian leader Anthony Albanese – and ministers hope a deal to purchase British-designed submarines will be announced. Rishi…
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Strip Searches of Under-18s by PSNI to Be Reviewed
There is to be a review of strip-search procedures used by the police on young people in custody after the Children’s Law Centre (CLC) raised concerns. It will be conducted…
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Ireland leader Leo Varadkar says he has regrets over NI Protocol
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansIrish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has said he regrets the protocol being imposed on Northern Ireland without the support of unionists and nationalists. He told the BBC the measure was working but…
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Joint Statement – The Tallinn Pledge
A joint statement by the defence ministers of Estonia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania; and the representatives of Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Slovakia. We the…
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UK ministers poised to launch £700mn fund to rebuild poorer areas
by Lucas Hayesby Lucas HayesThe UK government is expected to launch a £700mn fund early this year that will provide long-term cash to rebuild some of the most deprived parts of Britain, as it…
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Britain, Taiwan face many challenges as likeminded partners: British minister
by Freddy Evansby Freddy EvansBritain and Taiwan have much in common and face many challenges as likeminded partners, a British minister told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in Taipei, the latest Western official…
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Midwives in Scotland reject latest NHS pay offer
Members of the union representing midwives in Scotland have rejected the latest NHS pay offer. The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) said 65% of members voted against it. The union…
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Xi visits Kazakhstan ahead of summit with Putin
by Kit Westby Kit WestAstana, Kazakhstan (22/10 – 49). Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday started his first foreign trip since the outbreak of the pandemic with a stop in Kazakhstan ahead of a summit…
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