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First Minister Michelle O’Neill criticised for missing D-Day commemorations

First Minister Michelle O’Neill criticised for missing D-Day commemorations

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the commemorations in France on Thursday.

Lib Dems vow to return UK to Erasmus study scheme after ‘bombsite Brexit’

Lib Dems vow to return UK to Erasmus study scheme after ‘bombsite Brexit’

Alex Cole-Hamilton highlighted the commitment as he campaigned in Glasgow.

Annual wealth tax proposed in Scottish Green election plans

Annual wealth tax proposed in Scottish Green election plans

Those with assets worth £3.4 million would pay a 1% tax rate on their annual income, under the plans.

Locals split on how PM’s early D-Day return could hit Penny Mordaunt’s chances

Locals split on how PM’s early D-Day return could hit Penny Mordaunt’s chances

Rishi Sunak said that ‘on reflection’ he should have stayed in Normandy for a major international ceremony attended by world leaders.

Venice painting by Richard Parkes Bonington could fetch £3.5 million at auction

Venice painting by Richard Parkes Bonington could fetch £3.5 million at auction

The oil on millboard will be publicly exhibited this month for the first time in over 35 years.

Invest in education now to save in the future, parties told

Invest in education now to save in the future, parties told

EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley urged politicians to show ‘what you’re really made of’.

Labour set to unveil plan to back small businesses

Labour set to unveil plan to back small businesses

Labour is pledging to replace business rates and stamp out late payment of invoices as part of a plan to support entrepreneurs.

Record number of flood warnings for Britain in winter 2024 – analysis

Record number of flood warnings for Britain in winter 2024 – analysis

The period of January to April this year saw a record 4,858 warnings and alerts issued across Britain, data figures show.

Fact check: Bank Levy tax collected £3.2bn in year ending 2016

Fact check: Bank Levy tax collected £3.2bn in year ending 2016

Liberal Democrat calculations show that bank tax breaks could reduce Government revenue by £4.3 billion a year by the year ending March 2029.

Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding

Thousands gather for Duke of Westminster’s wedding

Members of the public arrived outside Chester Cathedral hoping to catch a glimpse of the event and Prince William, who was an usher.

Sunak ‘lets country down’ by skipping D-Day event, says Normandy veteran

Sunak ‘lets country down’ by skipping D-Day event, says Normandy veteran

Rishi Sunak apologised for leaving 80th anniversary events in France before the main international ceremony with fellow world leaders.

Swinney reveals ‘bond with the Swifties’ as he welcomes US superstar to Scotland

Swinney reveals ‘bond with the Swifties’ as he welcomes US superstar to Scotland

The Scottish First Minister was asked to name his favourite songs by the singer.

‘Argy bargy’ in debates turns public off, says Swinney

‘Argy bargy’ in debates turns public off, says Swinney

Two debates have already taken place during the campaign, with another scheduled for Friday.

Julian Assange’s family welcomes support from US politicians

Julian Assange’s family welcomes support from US politicians

The WikiLeaks founder remains in Belmarsh prison as he continues his campaign not to be sent to the US.

Swinney: ‘Shoddy behaviour’ by Ross in Duguid seat row will boost SNP

Swinney: ‘Shoddy behaviour’ by Ross in Duguid seat row will boost SNP

The Scottish Tory leader is to stand in a constituency the former minister had expected to contest.

Opinion poll round-up on day 16 of the election campaign

Opinion poll round-up on day 16 of the election campaign

The average poll ratings for the Reform party are starting to rise.

Childminder admits manslaughter over death of baby boy in her care

Childminder admits manslaughter over death of baby boy in her care

Karen Foster’s basis of plea for manslaughter was that ‘forceful shaking’ of Harlow Collinge caused his death, a court heard.

Four rare tiger cubs born at Longleat a month ago doing well, keepers say

Four rare tiger cubs born at Longleat a month ago doing well, keepers say

The four cubs are from an endangered species.

Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event

Sunak apologises after backlash over his decision to skip D-Day event

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced severe criticism for missing an international event to mark the 80th anniversary of the allied landings.

Public say Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day events early was ‘disgusting’

Public say Sunak’s decision to leave D-Day events early was ‘disgusting’

Rishi Sunak has apologised and said ‘on reflection’ he should have stayed in Normandy for a major international ceremony attended by world leaders.

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