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SNP’s finances are in ‘robust health’, says Ian Blackford
T he SNP’s former Westminster leader has said the party’s finances are in “robust health” following claims its ruling body was told it is struggling financially. Ian Blackford said the party can meet all its financial obligations and is “solvent”. He was speaking following reports in The Sunday Times thatContinue Reading
Nurses’ strikes could continue until Christmas, union leader says
N urses could strike until Christmas if they cannot reach a deal with the Government, a union leader has warned. Royal College of Nursing (RCN) leader Pat Cullen called for the Government to improve its pay offer to avoid further strikes but assured patients that nurses will come off picketContinue Reading
I spend 90% of my time in bed with Long Covid, it’s debilitating – I feel forgotten by the Government, says Cork woman
A WOMAN has told how she has to spend 90 per cent of her time in bed as she battles Long Covid nearly 18 months after she contracted the virus. Avril Dowling, from Carrigaline, Co Cork, said people like her with the condition feel “forgotten”. Avril Dowling with son KieranContinue Reading
Composer speaks of pride in writing music for coronation
A Brit and Emmy-nominated composer has been commissioned by the King to write music for his coronation. Sarah Class, who has composed musical scores for Sir David Attenborough’s natural world programmes and National Geographic documentaries, was personally invited by Charles to write music for the coronation. She spoke of herContinue Reading
Starmer eyes Scotland seats to give Labour ‘legitimacy’
Speaking to the BBC Radio 4 programme Leading Scotland Where?, which focuses on the future of Scottish politics following Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation as First Minister, the Labour leader said the party needs to break the SNP’s dominance. “It matters to the Labour Party,” said Sir Keir. “I want to beContinue Reading
Cleverly to promote ‘free and open’ Indo-Pacific at G7 ministers’ meeting
J ames Cleverly will use a trip to the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Japan, and then to the Pacific Islands and New Zealand, to promote a “free and open” Indo-Pacific. The Foreign Secretary and his counterparts from the Group of Seven of the world’s advanced economies begin their three-dayContinue Reading
Coronation will see largest ceremonial display of armed forces in a generation
T he coronation of the King and Queen Consort will see the largest military ceremonial operation in 70 years, with more than 6,000 men and women of the UK’s armed forces taking part in the historic royal event. Sailors, soldiers, and aviators from across the UK and the breadth ofContinue Reading
Rishi Sunak bans new smart motorways
T he building of new smart motorways is being cancelled as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledged concerns about safety and cost. Fourteen planned smart motorways – including 11 that are already paused and three earmarked for construction – will be removed from Government road building plans, given financial pressures andContinue Reading
World record holder achieves ‘lifelong dream’ with most Deadpool memorabilia
A comic book superfan has said he achieved his “lifelong dream” by breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of Deadpool memorabilia with a total of 2,250 items. Gareth Peter Pahliney, from Cloghan in Ireland, kicked off his collection in 2006 and has since created his “happy place”Continue Reading
Sanofi vaccine: what to know about this protein-based COVID booster being offered in the UK
The Sanofi vaccine is the seventh COVID vaccine to be approved for use in the UK. Vladimka production/Shutterstock In the UK a spring booster campaign has recently begun, offering an additional vaccine to people at highest risk from COVID. Between April and June 2023 people aged over 75, residents inContinue Reading