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Gatwick and Heathrow runway expansions: How many homes will be impacted - and who benefits?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to back a third Heathrow runway and endorse expansion at Gatwick - but what is the cost of her pursuit of economic growth?

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Scottish Government responds to UK Government deposit return scheme announcement

THE Scottish Government has responded after the UK Government announced legislation paving the way for a bottle-return scheme in England and…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

Prince Harry makes heartfelt plea to public from Montecito mansion ahead of WellChild Awards

Duke of Sussex urges public to nominate inspirational children and young people with complex medical needs

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

HSBC to wind down parts of investment banking units in UK, Europe and US

Georges Elhedery has overseen a significant shake-up of the London-based firm since taking over as chief executive last September.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Why is the UK experiencing back to back storms? The phenomena explained

There has been a new named storm every month since October - why is the UK experiencing so many intense weather events back to back?

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

UK on alert over rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections in Ukraine

What is helping drive the increase of drug-resistant infections in Ukraine, why should the UK be on alert, and importantly, what can be done about it?

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Two longest-running grassroots festivals join forces for Celtic celebration

TWO of the UK’s longest-running grassroots festivals have joined forces to celebrate Celtic music, land, and nature this summer ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

Scottish Labour MP urges colleagues to back Waspi compensation vote

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has called on his colleagues to “do the right thing” and back the SNP’s bid to force the UK Government to compensate…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

Chris Whitty issues warning over assisted dying

England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Chris Whitty, has issued a warning on assisted dying services, emphasizing the importance of “simplicity” in safeguards.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Rollout of assisted dying service ‘best not done at speed’ says Chris Whitty

He said he and the UK’s other chief medical officers are neutral on the Bill’s principles.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025