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A general view of the front door of No 10 Downing Street in central London

Blue panels replaced in £80k Downing Street press room overhaul

Tractors are lined up outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, during a protest by farmers over the changes to inheritance tax

Insight: Why inheritance tax is just tip of iceberg for Scots farmers

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace, whose comment that accusations of inappropriate behaviour against him came from "a handful of middle-class women of a certain age" prompted an angry backlash

MasterChef Christmas shows pulled by BBC amid Gregg Wallace furore

Gregg Wallace is best known for his role as a presenter and judge on MasterChef.

Analysis Why Downing Street feel the need to speak on Gregg Wallace scandal

MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace apology after Downing Street brands him ‘misogynistic’

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is joined by his family kitten, Prince, whilst working in his office at 10 Downing Street. Picture: Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street

Starmer on how Prince the kitten is getting on with Larry the Cat

Sue Gray

Revealed: Whether Sue Gray will be replaced as nations envoy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pose for a group photo at an event concerning the recovery and reconstruction of Ukrainian. PIC: Leon Neal/PA Wire

Permission for Ukraine to strike inside Russia comes 'too late'

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's former chief of staff, Sue Gray, will not now take up a job as an envoy between the UK government and Stormont. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Sue Gray turns down nation and regions role

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box

Labour plans mean £9 billion of cuts after next year, economists warn

Sue Gray has packed her bags and become an envoy for the Council of Nations and Regions

The team selected to turn around Sir Keir Starmer's premiership

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

Two million crimes went unsolved in a single year in Britain, according to the latest Home Office data (Photos by National World/Adobe Stock)

‘Unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’

NationalWorld's editor in chief Nancy Fielder's mother was robbed at knifepoint in a park. NationalWorld is launching the Silent Crime campaign to highlight the number of crimes that go unsolved - and even unreported

'My mum was robbed at knifepoint walking her dog at Sunday lunchtime'

Larry the cat has long been a fixture at the Prime Minister's official office

I’ve met Larry the Downing Street cat - and he ignored me Alexander Brown

First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during during a visit to Atlantic Quay in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Rachel Reeves: Scottish Government 'as guilty' as Tories over finances

First Minister John Swinney, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and Finance Secretary Shona Robison. Image: Getty Images.

SNP decisions to blame for Scotland Budget 'pressures', say experts

The 4 reasons why Keir Starmer thinks Britain needs a 'painful' Budget

Larry the Cat poses outside Number 10 Downing Street in central London. Picture: Hollie Adams/AFP via Getty Images

How Larry the Cat's death will be marked by 10 Downing Street

Sarah Brown, pictured speaking at an event in 2017, said her family’s time in Downing Street while her husband Gordon was prime minister, from 2007 to 2010, was 'an absolute rollercoaster'. Picture: Scott Louden

Sarah Brown reflects on life at No 10 Downing Street

Liz Truss smiles at one of her own jokes: that she served as UK Prime Minister (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Liz Truss makes early entry for best joke of Edinburgh Fringe Scotsman comment

Larry has been a fixture of Downing Street since arriving when David Cameron was Prime Minister (Picture: Hollie Adams/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Larry the Downing Street cat's position is already under threat Janet Christie

Starmer is off to a good start as Prime Minister, and I should know Douglas Beattie

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has a lot to do, immediately.

The immediate challenges for Starmer and why the triumph isn't all good news

Analysis Why Rishi Sunak's doom-plagued PM stint was always destined to end like this

Larry the Downing Street cat sits at the door to number 10 Downing Street. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Nuclear codes and meeting the King: what happens in the hours after an election?

As he prepares for government, Starmer should heed warning from recent history Adam Morris

Analysis Sunak’s last visit to Scotland signals end of ‘zombie government’

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer (left) speaks to SNP First Minister John Swinney (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Labour pledges massive cash boost plan for Scotland

Rishi Sunak’s early D-day departure is a very on-brand disaster Alexander Brown

Analysis Does Labour need to win in Scotland to send Starmer to Downing Street?

Is this why Sunak did not take an umbrella for Downing Street announcement? Aidan Smith

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could be about to call an election. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Is Rishi Sunak about to announce a summer election?

Amid SNP and Conservative leadership chaos, there's been one silver lining Christine Jardine

Analysis Analysis: Will Rishi Sunak call a summer election?

The Steamie: Scotsman's politics podcast celebrates 100 episodes

Scott Mitchell, the widow of Dame Barbara Windsor, has been named the People’s Champion of a national Mission to beat dementia.

Scottish dementia research project handed funding boost by UK government

Former US president Barack Obama (right) leaves following a meeting at 10 Downing Street in London. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Barak Obama meets with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hasn't decided when the election will be. Picture: PA

Analysis: Why hasn't Rishi Sunak picked a date yet for the general election?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in the Chancellors Office.

Rishi Sunak says economy ‘on right track’ ahead of Spring Budget

Mum's the Word. Pic: J Christie

Janet Christie’s Mum’s the Word – goodbye to me, to you

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes a statement outside 10 Downing Street (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Rishi Sunak warns that extremist forces are ‘trying to tear us apart’

He said the victory of George Galloway in the Rochdale by-election was “beyond alarming”.

HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent. Picture: PA

What is Trident, where is it based in Scotland and who is against it?

Analysis Why Sunak is facing a nightmare week despite Parliament recess

Leader: Labour win would present challenge for SNP's goal of independence Scotsman comment

Sturgeon's deleted WhatsApps are scandal on par with Downing Street parties Brian Wilson

Rishi Sunak during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons. Photo: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor /PA Wire

Rwanda deportation bill passes as Tory rebellion collapses

Lord David Cameron speaking at the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Houses of Parliament.

David Cameron 'worried' Israel may have broken international law

Tommy Sheppard. Picture: PA

Debate on independence stops if SNP loses next election says SNP MP

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a spring budget will be set out on March 6. Picture: PA

Jeremy Hunt sets March 6 as Spring Budget date

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits the Tapa NATO forward operating base in Estonia close to the Russian border where he and shadow defence secretary John Healey saw exercises and met soldiers (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire)

Readers' letters: No hope of radical change with 'oven ready' Keir Starmer

Explainer What is the Rwanda Bill, and what does winning the vote mean for Rishi Sunak?

Protesters wait outside the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London, where the former prime minister Boris Johnson was giving evidence.

Boris Johnson dismisses partygate and denies 'let it rip' approach to pandemic

Boris Johnson leaves Dorland House in London, where he is giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Photo: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Boris Johnson admits he should have 'twigged' earlier on Covid risk

Boris Johnson pictured on the day of the cheese and wine event at 10 Downing Street (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

'We couldn’t hug at mum's funeral as Downing St had a cheese and wine party'

Why Grangemouth is a national emergency and demands an emergency response Louise Gilmour

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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