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Whole UK would have interest in referendum so Westminster has authority, UK government lawyer tells supreme court Judges sitting in the UK’s highest court have been told Westminster is the ultimate authority on Scotland’s future because Scottish independence is of “critical importance” to the future of the UK. Sir James Eadie KC, a senior lawyer acting for the UK government, said the union between Scotland and England was “the constitutional foundation of the modern British state”, and mattered to everyone in the UK. Continue reading… ​Whole UK would have interest in referendum so Westminster has authority, UK government lawyer tells…

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Rucksack among items found near location of teenager’s disappearance in February 2019 Detectives investigating the disappearance of Leah Croucher suspect she was murdered after they discovered items belonging to the girl in a property in Milton Keynes. Thames Valley police confirmed it had launched a murder investigation after finding the items, including a rucksack, on Monday at the address in Loxbeare Drive, Furzton, after receiving a tipoff from a member of the public. Continue reading… ​Rucksack among items found near location of teenager’s disappearance in February 2019Detectives investigating the disappearance of Leah Croucher suspect she was murdered after they discovered…

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Chicken and egg producers call for housing order for poultry and captive birds to be extended across UK Poultry farmers have called for a nationwide housing order to be brought in by the UK government as soon as possible, after an upsurge in bird flu outbreaks in the past month. A compulsory housing order for all poultry and captive birds in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex came into force on Wednesday. It applies to everyone who keeps birds – both commercial flock keepers and non-commercial premises such as back yards, hobby flocks or pets. Continue reading… ​Chicken and egg…

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Hopes of breakthrough fade as MPs question union leader and Network Rail negotiator over talks progress Talks to resolve the rail dispute have yet to start discussing pay, according to union leader Mick Lynch, dampening hopes of a breakthrough before more strikes are called. The RMT’s general secretary said the union was still negotiating to avoid redundancies and cuts to maintenance work before they would tackle pay. Continue reading… ​Hopes of breakthrough fade as MPs question union leader and Network Rail negotiator over talks progress Talks to resolve the rail dispute have yet to start discussing pay, according to union…

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  Downing Street said a bank holiday was “possible” and “we are considering all options” for the weekend of May 6 – despite ministers previously agreeing it was “highly unlikely”. ​Downing Street said a bank holiday was “possible” and “we are considering all options” for the weekend of May 6 – despite ministers previously agreeing it was “highly unlikely”. 

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