The veteran SNP politician is gaining backing from his party’s big names as the leadership race begins. Source link
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Russia using chemical choking agents in Ukraine, US says
Chloropicrin – which the US says Russia has used to “dislodge Ukrainian forces from fortified positions” – is an oily substance which was widely used during World War One. It causes irritation of the lungs, eyes and skin and can cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhoea, according to the US Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Source...
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Pizza, sport and sleep help pupils revise for exams
For the first time since 2019, there will not be extra support to address the impact of the pandemic. Source link
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Children's TV exec files lawsuit over documentary
The TV producer says a docuseries falsely implied he “sexually abused children who worked on his shows”. Source link
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UK forecast for slowest growth of richest nations next year
The UK economy will remain “sluggish” due to the impact of interest rate rises, the OECD says. Source link
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Who is Kate Forbes, potential SNP leader?
The former finance secretary is considering whether to stand as leader of the SNP. Source link
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Local elections 2024: Voting under way in England and Wales
Note: This lookup covers the main council, mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales. There may be parish, town or community council elections or council by-elections where you are. Check your local council website for full details. Previous results do not show by-elections. Source link
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Uber faces £250m London black cab drivers case
The case against the US-based ride-hailing giant is being brought on behalf of over 10,800 drivers. Source link
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Kate Forbes not in the running for SNP leadership
Humza Yousaf may be first minister, but the Tory leader is already taking aim at his would-be successor. Douglas Ross called John Swinney the safe pair of hands who has dropped the ball. He painted the SNP leadership candidate as a failure in office, and a divisive nationalist. All this, of course, assumes Mr Swinney...
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Selfies, dogs and drinking: What can’t you do in a polling station?
Image source, Getty Images By Jennifer Clarke BBC News Voters in some parts of England will choose new councillors and mayors on Thursday 2 May. Across England and Wales, 37 police and crime commissioners will also be elected. A by-election will select the new MP for Blackpool South, after the resignation of former Conservative MP...