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Tourism tax 'could stop schools visiting Wales'

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.

Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.

'Taking anti-depressants helped me flourish'

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 22:57
Five million more anti-depressant prescriptions were given in 2022-23 compared with 20 years ago.

'Accelerating' A9 dualling would not cut project time

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 21:53
Transport Scotland said rescheduling the current timetable for the project would cause further delays.

Three arrested in Iraq over alleged UK people smuggling links

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 21:20
National Crime Agency officers were deployed to Iraq to assist with the arrests in the first operation of its kind.

Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 20:59
Helen Pitcher "jumped as she was pushed", a government source said.

Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 20:03
The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall.

Two baby deaths still being probed - Letby inquiry

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 19:10
Police have reviewed the care of 4,000 babies who were in hospital during Lucy Letby's employment.

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:49
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:49
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

Two teens sought over killing of boy on London bus

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:45
Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

Two teens sought over killing of boy on London bus

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:45
Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

Two teens sought over killing of boy on London bus

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:45
Police want to speak to Mosawar Zazi, 16, and Colin Chabikwa, 15, in connection with Kelyan Bokassa's death.

PSNI informed after Assembly publishes McMonagle review

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:39
The Assembly report said it was not "realistically possible" for McMonagle to carry out that work between March and May 2020.

Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:21
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.

'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:04
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:04
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Road workers find body in motorway undergrowth

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:56
Police say the body was found by National Highways road workers.

Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:50
It comes after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.

Flood-hit towns must get new defences, says MP

Tue, 01/14/2025 - 16:31
A plea for new protection is made as the floods minister visits towns hit by the New Year's Day floods.