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Grangemouth refinery staff sent redundancy letters

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 18:59
Scotland's only oil refinery is set to close by the summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

Councils fear the local is being taken out of local government

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 18:38
Ministers say a major reorganisation will save money but some councils are worried it will harm services.

Starmer under fire amid row over Chagos deal cost

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 18:13
The Tories and Reform UK have attacked payments to Mauritius under the deal to cede the archipelago.

Council shake-up sees elections delayed in nine areas

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 18:12
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".

Labour readmits four MPs suspended for rebelling

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 17:58
But three other MPs - John McDonnell, Apsana Begum and Zarah Sultana - remain suspended.

New arrests over 1994 taxi driver murder

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 17:47
Nottinghamshire Police said it has arrested three men on suspicion on murder.

Prevent closed Southport killer case 'prematurely'

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 17:35
A Home Office review of the Prevent programme identified a series of failings.

Luton Vauxhall plant will close in April

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 17:12
The leader of Luton Council describes the move as a "devastating blow to Luton".

Prevent closed Southport killer case 'prematurely'

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:54
A Home Office review of the Prevent programme identified a series of failings.

Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:49
Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours.

Man, 21, charged over arson attack

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:23
Two people remain in a critical condition following a fire at a house in Dungannon.

Labour readmits four MPs suspended for rebelling

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:19
But three other MPs - John McDonnell, Apsana Begum and Zarah Sultana - remain suspended.

Grangemouth refinery staff sent redundancy letters

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 16:16
Scotland's only oil refinery is set to close by the summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.

Driver knocks over worker after ignoring closure

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:42
Derbyshire Police said his actions were "not only unacceptable but criminal".

New Barlinnie prison costs double to almost £1bn

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:40
The replacement HMP Glasgow will open in 2028, three years later than originally planned.

Watch: David Hockney's iPad paintings in new exhibition

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:19
The artist's digital creations are being shown as part of Bradford's Capital Of Culture celebrations.

Council shake-up sees elections delayed in nine areas

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:12
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".

Kerr 'terrified for life' in taxi, court told

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:11
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.

'Our wedding days began with a visit to dad's grave'

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:11
The daughter of a man who was killed in the Omagh bomb tells an inquiry of her "immeasurable loss".

Name staff who failed in killer's NHS care, families say

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:06
The families of the Nottingham attacks victims call for those involved in NHS failings to be held accountable.