54 minutes ago Government using ‘every avenue’ to make message on Gaza aid clear, says minister

Development minister Anneliese Dodds said she is ‘extremely concerned about the situation in northern Gaza’.

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1 hour ago How scientists are using £1m to develop climate resilient raspberries at Scottish research centre

A changing climate, rising production and labour costs, and the reduction of available pest and disease control measures pose severe risks to the raspberry industry

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2 hours ago Scots billionaire Sir Tom Hunter paid to repatriate Alex Salmond's body

The former first minister died suddenly on Saturday after suffering from a heart attack in North Macedonia.

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2 hours ago Tory MP sparks fury with 'offensive' comment about Kemi Badenoch and her family

Sir Christopher Chope's comments were branded 'insulting' and 'offensive' as MPs across political parties reacted with uproar, jumping to the defence of mothers in work

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2 hours ago No 10 warns of ‘tough decisions’ on spending, as Reeves submits Budget plans to watchdog

The Chancellor and Prime Minister have submitted the “major measures” of the upcoming Budget for scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility.

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2 hours ago 'Pensioners are an easy target': Clashes over winter fuel payment controversy

The decision from the Labour government has had a ripple effect within local authorities trying to support residents, say critics

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3 hours ago Labour backtracks on push for genocide ruling on China’s treatment of Uyghurs

Exclusive: Party drops plan for formal recognition laid out last year by David Lammy, who will visit Beijing on FridayUK politics live – latest updatesLabour has backtracked on plans to push for formal recognition of China’s treatment of the Uyghurs as genocide in the run-up to David Lammy’s trip to the country this weekend.The foreign secretary is expected to arrive in Beijing on Friday for high-level meetings before travelling to Shanghai on Saturday. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago 'At least 19 killed including children in Israeli strike at school sheltering people in Jabalia, northern Gaza', medics claim

Dozens were also injured in the strike, according to a health ministry official, who said: 'There is no water to extinguish the fire. There is nothing.'

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3 hours ago Magistrates’ sentencing powers to be increased again amid prison overcrowding

The Justice Secretary hopes the move will also help clear the court backlog of cases waiting to be dealt with.

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3 hours ago Body of former first minister Salmond to be flown back to Scotland on Friday

Alex Salmond’s body will be returned from North Macedonia on a chartered plane paid for by an unnamed private individual.

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