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Wirral council leader reflects on 'unprecedented' two years

Cllr Janette Williamson said: "It has not been easy" as she looks ahead to next year where the council faces a budget gap of £38m

Liverpool Echo · Dec 21, 2022

Douglas Ross scolded for 'skirting close to contempt of Parliament'

DOUGLAS Ross was warned over “skirting close to” contempt of Parliament during the lengthy debate on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2022

Nottingham City Council faces 'frightening' extra £3.6m on energy bills

The extra spending was discussed during a city council executive board meeting

Nottingham Post · Dec 21, 2022

Belfast City Council branded 'tone deaf' over spending on events to unveil mayor portraits

A selection of food, wines, beers and soft drinks were served to guests during a banqueting hall reception

Belfast Live · Dec 21, 2022

Scottish Government reveals spending on Supreme Court indyref2 case

THE cost of the Scottish Government taking the independence referendum case to the Supreme Court has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 21, 2022

Tory Education Secretary claims £28k puts teachers in 'top 10% of earners' in parts of UK

Labour branded Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, 'staggeringly out of touch' for her comment on live radio. It was not immediately clear which statistics she was referring to

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

All the winners and losers as new junior ministers are announced and Brendan Griffin explains why he didn't take role

While it was widely suggested that Fine Gael’s Neale Richmond would be elevated to the ministerial ranks, he did not receive a promotion.

Irish Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Joanna Cherry: SNP colleagues are afraid to speak out on gender reform laws

The SNP MP has been a prominent critic of the proposals to simplify the process of obtaining a gender recognition certificate.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Tom Watson apologises in first Lords speech for promoting false sex abuse claims

The former MP apologised to Lady Brittan for championing fantasist Carl Beech who had made false claims about her husband.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Tory minister tells Brits 'iron wrapping paper' to save cash as nurses get pay cut

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow posted a video of herself ironing her old wrapping paper to re-use it, adding: 'Obviously you have to be really careful, low low low heat on the iron, because one does not want any risk of fire'

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022