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Starmer's Sacking of Top Civil Servant Sparks Union Concern Over Civil Service Morale

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faces criticism for dismissing the Foreign Office's top civil servant amid the Lord Mandelson vetting scandal, sparking concerns about civil service morale and government credibility.

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Reuters Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arrives at the British Museum on 21 April.

Support Coming for North Lincolnshire Heating Oil Users Facing High Bills

North Lincolnshire households using heating oil will soon receive financial support amid rising costs caused by the Iran war. Over 600 have registered, with more urged to apply before the scheme launches this month.

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North Lincolnshire Council A close-up image of a person's hand turning a white radiator thermostat valve with numbers to the highest setting.

Wales' Vast Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd Constituency Challenges Senedd Parties

Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd, one of Wales' largest constituencies, spans 1,370 sq miles, presenting unique challenges for candidates and elected members in engaging and representing its diverse communities.

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Getty Images A view from a mountain looking down on a town

77-Year-Old Man Fined for Assaulting Traffic Warden Over Parking Dispute

Stephen Doughty, 77, was fined after body-cam footage showed him threatening and assaulting a traffic warden over a parking dispute involving a faulty pay-and-display machine.

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Crown Prosecution Service A man standing in a car park. He has his finger pointed at the person wearing the body-cam.

Cydweithio i Wella Trafnidiaeth i Bobl ag Anableddau yng Nghymru

Mae angen cydweithio a gwella system drafnidiaeth Cymru i wneud teithio'n haws ac yn fwy hygyrch i bobl ag anableddau, meddai arbenigwyr a phleidiau gwleidyddol.

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Graduate Applies to 400 Jobs, Receives Only Three Interviews Amid Rising Ghosting Trend

Graduate Karyna Lohvynenko has applied to 400 jobs, receiving only three interviews amid rising employer ghosting and AI screening challenges in a competitive UK job market.

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Karyna Lohvynenko A brunette girl with curly hair, looking towards the camera with a straight expression. She wears a black open blouse and stands against a plain white back drop.

Walrus Seen in Orkney Likely Traveled to Mainland Scotland, Experts Say

A walrus seen in northeast Scotland is believed to be the same one that visited Orkney last week. Experts urge the public to avoid disturbing the animal to allow it to rest and recover.

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BDMLR a walrus resting on a jetty in front of a boat

Cornwall Council to Consider Objections on Reintroducing Weedkiller Use

Cornwall Council plans to reintroduce glyphosate for highway maintenance but will consider objections about its environmental and health impacts following a recent council motion and public demonstrations.

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BBC A sign which says 'please no glyphosate the toxicity affects birds, butterflies, insects, bees, aquatic life in our ocean and human health'.

Community Gathers to Honor Elderly Woman Who Died Without Known Relatives

Over 100 people gathered to honor Margaret Ellen 'Peggy' Murdoch, an 81-year-old woman who died without known relatives. The community's compassion was evident through a large funeral service, musical tributes, and heartfelt reflections.

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BBC A coffin is outside a church. Flowers are on top. A man wearing a kilt is holding flags. A hearse is parked. People are standing outside the church.

Whitehall Anger Grows Over Olly Robbins’ Dismissal Amid Mandelson Vetting Row

Keir Starmer’s decision to dismiss Olly Robbins has sparked significant anger in Whitehall, highlighting tensions between No 10 and the civil service amid the Mandelson vetting controversy.

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Man Arrested in Glasgow Over Death of 82-Year-Old Woman

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Glasgow following the death of 82-year-old Elizabeth Colligan, found fatally injured on Cardowan Road. Police continue investigations as the community pays tribute.

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Ulster University to Cut Over 100 Jobs at Magee Campus Amid Financial Deficit

Ulster University plans to cut over 100 jobs at its Magee campus amid a £25m deficit, sparking concerns over higher education funding and campus expansion.

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BBC Shows Sinead McLaughlin in a red blazer with a cream open neck top standing in a field with trees in the background and a river and buildings beyond that.

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