How will Nicola Sturgeon’s successor be chosen?
Nicola Sturgeon has announced her intention to resign once a successor as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has...
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Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford says weeks since wife’s death have been ‘incredibly difficult’
Mark Drakeford has said that "the last few weeks have been incredibly difficult" after the sudden death of his wife,...
Race to replace Sturgeon as leader under way with SNP ruling committee set to meet to work out succession timetable
The race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister is now under way - with the party meeting to...
Timeline for SNP leadership race announced – with nominations to close on 24 February
The SNP's national executive committee has agreed a timetable for members to elect a new leader following Nicola Sturgeon's shock...
UK’s ‘golden era’ with China ‘sent wrong message’, says Liz Truss
Liz Truss will call on world leaders to stand up to China in her first speech since resigning as prime...
After Nicola Sturgeon’s shock resignation the race to become next SNP leader gets under way
The race to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scotland's first minister is now under way - but nobody has officially thrown...
Donald Trump bids ‘good riddance’ to ‘failed woke extremist’ Nicola Sturgeon after resignation
Former US president Donald Trump has bid "good riddance" to Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon following her shock resignation announcement.Referring...
Jeremy Corbyn accuses Sir Keir Starmer of ‘flagrant attack’ on his future as an MP
Jeremy Corbyn has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "a flagrant attack on the democratic rights of Islington North Labour Party...
Nursery fees ‘to rise by £1,000 this year’ as childcare providers struggle with costs – forcing parents to quit work
The soaring cost of childcare in the UK is revealed in new figures today, suggesting nurseries will raise fees by...
UK inflation dips slightly to 10.1%
Inflation has eased slightly to 10.1% from 10.5% the previous month as fuel price rises slowed. Decreased transport costs were...
Starmer rules out Jeremy Corbyn standing for Labour at next election as watchdog ends antisemitism probe
Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out allowing Jeremy Corbyn to stand as a Labour candidate in the next general election...
Teachers’ strikes: Unions demand ‘concrete’ pay offer ahead of crunch talks
Union leaders have urged the education secretary to make a "concrete" pay offer for teachers to prevent further strikes going...
The recent controversies which piled pressure on Nicola Sturgeon as first minister announces resignation
Nicola Sturgeon's decision to step down as first minister comes after a number of controversial issues piled the pressure on...
‘In my head and in my heart, I know the time is now’ – Nicola Sturgeon announces resignation as Scotland’s first minister
Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced her resignation, saying the job "takes its toll on you and all around...
Defence budget has been ‘raided’ and there is an ‘uphill battle’ to get more, says Ben Wallace
The government has been "effectively raiding" the defence budget in times of peace and must now invest more to meet...
Two-week cancer diagnosis target missed by half of NHS trusts in England in every month last year, data reveals
Almost half of all NHS trusts in England missed a crucial two-week cancer diagnosis target in every month last year,...
‘High risk of more premeditated extremist attacks’ after violence outside asylum seeker hotel, charities warn
Political leaders should "take a clear stand" and condemn violence against asylum seekers, charities have said - as they warned...
BBC chairman Richard Sharp retains support of Rishi Sunak despite Boris Johnson loan row
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak still supports BBC chairman Richard Sharp, despite revelations about the part he played in securing an...
Richard Sharp: BBC chair’s position ‘increasingly untenable’ after helping Boris Johnson secure £800,000 loan, says Labour’s Lisa Nandy
The BBC chairman's position is becoming "increasingly untenable" after a committee of MPs found he made "significant errors of judgement"...
Russian spy tried to recruit me in London pub, says Tory Party chairman Greg Hands
The new Conservative Party chairman has said he believes a Russian spy tried to recruit him over a pint of...
