Nine seats that could decide Scotland's election
The key battlegrounds which could tell us how May's election will go across Scotland.
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Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post.
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Dog walker beaten with hockey stick by top horse trainer says his jail term is too soft
Martin Dandridge, 72, had his arm broken in the attack, leaving him with “ongoing pain” in his forearm.
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Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
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No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.
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Murderer who never shared where body is gets parole
Glyn Razzell is approved for parole despite never revealing the location of his wife's body.
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Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 "by virtue of patrimony".
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Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
A decision to go against the recommendation of the vetting agency was taken by officials in the Foreign Office, spokesperson says.
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'My son died alone, scared, and in pain'
A Dudley nursery, its owner and nursery worker are being sentenced over baby Noah Sibanda's death.
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Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
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Police probe Islamist group's arson attack claims
An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.
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Badenoch accuses PM of misleading MPs over Mandelson vetting
It follows a report Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador but this was overruled by the Foreign Office.
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Islamist group claims arson attacks in London
An Islamist group with links to Iran has claimed responsibility for three attacks in north London.
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Church warden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Beckhams have 'always tried to be best parents', Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Victoria says she and David have always tried to "protect" their children, following a rift with their son.
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Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
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About 15,000 drivers can pursue Arnold Clark data breach claim
Lord Sandison said the claimants can bring group proceedings at the Court of Session after the 2022 data breach.
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Ministers approve £100 oil payment for lower income households
It's understood the Executive has pledged £19m to go along with the £17m already set aside for the scheme.
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'Woman in pyjamas' wanted after alleged fuel thefts
CCTV has been released from two petrol stations in north Wales of an Audi driver apparently wearing pyjamas.
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