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Scotland Votes in Aberdeen South and Arbroath By-Elections Amid UK Political Shifts

By-elections in Aberdeen South and Arbroath follow SNP MPs' move to Holyrood, coinciding with a key Greater Manchester vote that may impact PM Starmer's leadership.

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ASau Cymru yn Cerdded Allan o'r Senedd ar ôl Sylwadau Dadleuol gan AS Reform UK

Cerddodd ASau o Blaid Cymru, Llafur a'r Blaid Werdd allan o'r Senedd ar ôl i AS Reform UK wneud sylwadau dadleuol am fyfyrwyr Cymru a nyrsys Indiaidd, gan achosi gwrthdaro a cheryddu gan y Llywydd.

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Teen Denies Murder of Girl After Being Expelled Hours Before Her Death

A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was expelled hours before her death, the court heard. He denies murder and manslaughter charges.

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Family handout Aria Thorpe is pictured sitting on grass, smiling and looking at the camera.

Aberdeen Airport Security Staff Vote for Strike Over Pay Dispute

Security staff at Aberdeen Airport have voted for strike action over pay, following resolved disputes at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports where new agreements were reached.

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Starmer Stands Firm as Leadership Challenge Nears Amid Burnham By-Election

Sir Keir Starmer remains resolute as a leadership challenge approaches, emphasizing the impact of Andy Burnham's mayoral by-election and the potential political consequences for Labour.

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Reuters Sir Keir wears a black suit, white shirt and black-rimmed spectacles. He is smiling and holds his hands clasped in front of his chin.

Wales Seeks to Match England's Teacher Pay Rise, Says Education Minister

Wales' education minister aims to match England's teacher pay rise amid union criticism and delayed pay report. Mobile phone restrictions in schools also proposed.

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Getty Images A brightly decorated primary school classroom during a lesson. At the front, a smiling female teacher stands beside a whiteboard holding a marker and appears to be preparing to write on the board. Five children are seated around a rectangular table watching her. The children are wearing school uniforms - mostly white shirts.

Dr Manon Ceridwen James yn Esgob Newydd Bangor ar ôl Deuddydd o Drafod

Dr Manon Ceridwen James wedi cael ei hethol yn esgob newydd Bangor ar ôl deuddydd o drafod gan y Coleg Etholiadol. Bydd yn dechrau yn ei rôl ym mis Medi, gan gymryd lle'r cyn-esgob Andy John a ymddeol yn 2025.

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River City Actor Denies Sex Without Consent Allegation in 2007 Trial

A woman alleges River City actor Iain Robertson had sex with her without consent during a 2007 Lake District trip. Robertson denies all charges amid ongoing trial in Glasgow.

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Man Claims 15-Year-Old Consented in North Wales Child Exploitation Case

Ziaullah Badshah, accused in a north Wales child exploitation case, claims a 15-year-old girl consented and he believed she was 17. He denies supplying drugs and other charges alongside co-defendants.

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Driving Test Wait Times to Hit Target Only by Autumn 2025, Says Transport Secretary

The Transport Secretary confirms driving test wait times won't meet the seven-week target until autumn 2025 amid high demand and ongoing reforms.

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BBC to Cut 550 Jobs in Initial Phase of £500m Savings Plan

The BBC plans to cut 550 jobs as part of a £500m savings strategy, affecting news, radio, and TV content, with further reductions expected before 2027.

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Reform MS Defends Controversial Sudanese Asylum Speech as 'New Norm'

Reform MS Joe Martin's remarks on Sudanese asylum seekers sparked accusations of racism and a complaint to the Senedd's presiding officer, who warned members to avoid inflammatory language. Reform's chief whip called it the 'new norm,' while Plaid Cymru demands urgent action.

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Senedd Cymru Joe Martin smiling at a camera wearing a dark suit and a white shirt, as well as a green tie