Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l3dy0llro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedw468e50wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Essex county election going ahead - minister
Government minister Steve Reed writes to Essex County Council saying their election will take place.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz818e2dzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Government u-turn over council election
Pendle Borough Council will now be allowed to postpone May's local elections.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd0ym489l42o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour scales back new energy efficiency targets for social homes
It comes after councils and housing associations warned about the cost to implement new stricter standards.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnqk5wz5go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx20kxwej11o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ex-Labour MP's lobbying firm offered photo with minister and VIP dinner for £30k
Jim Murphy's company Arden Strategies apologises for "errors" in promotional material for tech event.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mkyp2z20no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tice's 'suck it up' message reignites Reform scandal
An image of Reform UK's deputy leader is said to jokingly reference a former controversy for the party.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0mkyxydzydo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

China to relax travel rules for British visitors, UK says
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer visits Beijing - the first UK prime minister to do so in eight years.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c150yv75pn7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ministers reject Waspi calls for compensation after rethink
Women hit by changes to the state pension age say the decision shows "utter contempt" for their situation.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jeyn3yxn9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr57j47811yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Council leader resigns after election postponement
The leader and his Labour cabinet majority twice approved decisions opposed by most councillors.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8d0274zngeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Police make fifth arrest over arson attacks on properties linked to PM
Three men, already charged in connection with attacks on two properties and car, are due to stand trial in April.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20dyzp4r42o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says the waits faced by retired civil servants are unacceptable.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e524n23rno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour blocking my MP bid was hard to take, says Burnham
The Greater Manchester mayor said he would be campaigning in support of Labour in Gorton and Denton.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1klyz4rg80o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Source: [url=https://www.fark.com/comments/13955724?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=comments&utm_campaign=fark]MAGA snowflakes melting down over trailer for new Masters of the Universe movie because the main character has preferred pronouns [Facepalm][/url]

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Source: [url=https://www.fark.com/comments/13955828?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=comments&utm_campaign=fark]Kids these days are spoiled. When I was a kid I got $5 a week as an allowance [Facepalm][/url]