UK charities launching appeal for people hit by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
The Disasters Emergency Committee is co-ordinating a joint rapid response by 14 charities.
- February 08, 2023 05:39 AM GMT
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SNP group joins calls for National Care Service plans to be paused
In a letter to the First Minister, signatories expressed concern that not enough time has been devoted to the Bill.
- February 08, 2023 05:38 AM GMT
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Sunak’s gift to Zelensky honours late Queen
The Ukrainian President presented the Commons Speaker with a helmet of a real Ukrainian pilot during a speech in Parliament.
- February 08, 2023 05:37 AM GMT
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Killer whale mothers ‘pay high price’ for raising sons, say researchers
Each living son cut a mother’s annual likelihood of successful breeding by about half, a new study suggested.
- February 08, 2023 05:31 AM GMT
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Minister admits A9 dualling deadline ‘unachievable’ after latest delay
Jenny Gilruth faced accusations of ‘betrayal’ by MSPs as she announced a contract for a six-mile stretch will have to be re-tendered.
- February 08, 2023 05:30 AM GMT
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Elliott fined £1,000 and Zanahiyr disqualified from last year’s Champion Hurdle
Positive test for prohibited substance followed gelding’s third to Honeysuckle in March.
- February 08, 2023 05:27 AM GMT
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Varadkar vows to fight racism after protests against refugees
The Taoiseach urged members of the Irish parliament not to inadvertently make excuses for racists by blaming the housing crisis for causing tensions.
- February 08, 2023 05:26 AM GMT
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Degree course applicants drop with fewer people signing up to study nursing
‘Cost of living factors’ are making prospective students re-evaluate their choice of subject based on future career prospects, a Ucas boss suggested.
- February 08, 2023 05:21 AM GMT
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Child hid from police officer accused of rape and assault, trial told
Martyn Coulter, 36, denies all charges against him.
- February 08, 2023 05:19 AM GMT
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Focus on Chelsea’s extravagant January spending is nothing new, says Emma Hayes
Hayes said the club should be ‘excited about the new era’.
- February 08, 2023 05:17 AM GMT
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