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Sixteen-year-old held on his outstanding warrants following massive manhunt

Trade department used different approach to estimating economic boost which ‘generates larger estimated GDP impacts’

Labour MPs complain to their leader and warn ‘ugly’ new tactics will backfire in blue wall

Exclusive: The Home Office is ‘putting more barriers’ in the way of vulnerable people seeking help, a Labour MP claimed

Exclusive: Five times as many people rejected for Afghan resettlement scheme as are accepted

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Shamina Begum, 37, has complained to police

‘It is an important step in improving safety in our maternity hospitals and providing better care for pregnant women,’ lead researcher says

Students at East Tennessee State wanted to organize a family-friendly event before a state-wide ban on drag shows went into effect. It became so popular that everyone from presidential candidate Marianne Williamson to Representative Gloria Johnson planned to attend. But the college had other ideas. Skylar Baker-Jordan reports

Exhibitions across Europe and beyond honouring Pablo Picasso on the 50th anniversary of his death have triggered fresh debate about the Spanish artist’s treatment of women. 

Senior SNP figure Alex Neil said it is ‘hard to believe’ a probe into party not a factor in Sturgeon’s resignation