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Donald Trump charged with 34 felony counts in hush money scheme
The arraignment in a Manhattan courtroom was a stunning — and humbling — spectacle for the first ex-president to ever face criminal charges.
Psychedelic drug improves symptoms of depression for six months – study
Dimethyltryptamine is a powerful hallucinogenic found in several plants and is the psychoactive compound found in ayahuasca.
Tories recycle wet wipe announcement for the THIRD time in five years
Therese Coffey will pledge to consult shoppers and industry on outlawing wet wipes containing plastic fibres.
Millions cut from funding commitments for social care
The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.
Voters urged to check rules on photo ID
Anyone hoping to cast a ballot will need to be registered to vote but ALSO display photo identification, which is now compulsory in England.
Tory MP issues legal threat over plan to house migrants on barge
Tory-run Dorset is opposed to the use of Portland Port, and local Tory MP Richard Drax said “we will look at any way we can stop this”.
Donald Trump to surrender to history-making criminal charges
Donald Trump will be fingerprinted, his charges laid against him and will likely plead not guilty in a New York court on Tuesday.
Union urges local government members to reject 5% pay offer
Council workers across Scotland have been offered a 5% pay increase from this April with an additional increase from January 2024.
Passport Office staff paid less than supermarket workers, claims union
More than 1,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union at eight sites are walking out in an escalation of the long-running row.