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Rishi Sunak believes it is unfair that prisoners who were wrongly convicted should have to pay back living costs for their time locked up, Downing Street has said.

Humza Yousaf has said it's up to SNP members to decide whether Lisa Cameron stands again at the next general election.

A senior SNP MP could be ousted from his seat by his local MSP's husband, according to reports.

For a sovereign so admired and respected, plans for a number of statues and memorials to the late Queen Elizabeth are not only to be welcomed, but expected. During her 70-year reign, high-profile buildings and projects were named in her honour, notable among them the London Underground’s Elizabeth Line and Elizabeth Tower, which houses the legendary “Big Ben” bell in Westminster. Since the Queen’s death last September, politicians have called for the construction of a major memorial in central London to mark her status as the country’s longest-serving monarch.

King Charles and Camilla will mark the anniversary of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s death privately at Balmoral, it has been announced. The Royal couple are spending their traditional summer break at their Scottish retreat and will commemorate the anniversary on Friday with a period of reflection. It is understood the King and Queen Consort are not expected to attend any public engagements during the week of the anniversary.

Rangers have issued a statement condemning the 'draconian' UK government proposals to restrict supporters' buses in Scotland.

Phil Mitchell will go down in history as one of the most iconic EastEnders characters of all time.

TV presenter Chris Packham has told politicians to listen to scientists about climate change "before the screaming starts". The conservationist led a protest by more than 100 scientists in Westminster today (September 4).

Mhairi Black has refused to rule out standing for the Scottish Parliament after she steps down from Westminster.

Scottish Government officials blew public money on yoga classes, nail polish and driving tests during a time of public spending pressure.

It's not a regular occurrence for the Princess of Wales to step out on public joint engagements with her father-in-law King Charles but when they do, we are treated to a glimpse of their close bond and special relationship.

Alex Salmond has said Margaret Ferrier was "thrown to the media wolves" by a disloyal SNP, though Humza Yousaf has dismissed his views as being in a "minority".

Meghan Markle ’s name was altered on her son Archie’s birth certificate, in an unusual move reportedly "dictated by the Palace". The raven-haired beauty and one time actress, 41, gave birth to her first child, Archie, with Prince Harry on 6 May, 2019.

The nation was in mourning last September when Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Queen Camilla turned 76 on Monday with her birthday celebrations marked in a very regal fashion. Along with a traditional gun salute, she was treated to a rendition of "Happy Birthday" by the Band of the Irish Guards in London.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle skipped King Charles' Scottish Coronation in Edinburgh yesterday as their rift with the royal family continues.

Invitations for the gathering Tory HQ during lockdown described it as a "Jingle & Mingle Christmas Drinks" party.

Soho bar Trisha’s has accused the council of treating her like a “criminal”. Patricia “Trish” Bergonzi has run the renowned Greek Street establishment for 35 years and said plans to review her licence were “devastating”. The club faces closure after residents complained to the council of loud music, overcrowding and smoking in the premises.

A senior SNP minister has claimed the UK Government is "imposing direct Westminster rule by stealth" on Scotland.

K.J. Yossman On Wednesday morning, ITV boss Carolyn McCall appeared in front of a Parliamentary committee to be grilled over the network’s culture and duty of care in the wake of the Phillip Schofield scandal. Schofield, a long-time anchor on ITV’s flagship daytime show “This Morning,” resigned last month in ignominy shortly before admitting to an affair with a young male runner on the show while he was married (Schofield has two adult daughters with his wife, Stephanie). Some have questioned the intensity of the coverage, which has unsurprisingly taken a mental toll on both Schofield and his former lover, especially since the affair was, in the anchor’s own words, “unwise but not illegal.” But there are a number of elements – not least the runner’s age – that catalyzed the media tsunami that now threatens to take down not only Schofield but his former co-host Holly Willoughby as well as various network executives including McCall.

Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are known worldwide as being one of the most picture-perfect couples, celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary in April this year.