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John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first ministerTue 19th May 2026 17:01 BST
John Swinney wins vote to be re-appointed first minister

The SNP leader is to be formally sworn in on Wednesday before he chooses a new cabinet.

Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probeTue 19th May 2026 20:26 BST
Grant Shapps quits aerospace firm after watchdog probe

The former defence secretary has resigned as chairman of Cambridge Aerospace "to simplify matters".

NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandalTue 19th May 2026 18:41 BST
NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal

Over 30,000 estates could not be accessed due to an error identifying all of a late customer's NS&I products.

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by governmentTue 19th May 2026 19:08 BST
Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.

More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting systemTue 19th May 2026 17:49 BST
More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system

The MPs say the current first-past-the-post system for general elections is "broken".

Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with StarmerTue 19th May 2026 15:30 BST
Welsh first minister confirms he raised independence with Starmer

Rhun ap Iorwerth was accused of being distracted by the issue after he pressed the case for more powers.

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