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MPs voted 366 to 41, majority 325, to approve the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at third reading.

Labour MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter backed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and gave up smoking herself.

Sophie and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips joined forces to highlight the need to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation online.

2nd Lieutenant Hugh Barr was one of three previously unknown soldiers whose graves were rededicated on Wednesday.

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy also ‘categorically’ rejected the opposition’s accusations of partiality.

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Ekaterina Ovsiannikova told Southwark Crown Court she ‘did not have a clue’ that sanctions imposed on her husband would affect her family.

Conservative MSP Liz Smith is seeking to change the law so all youngsters can experience a residential outdoors trip while at school.

Charles said the press at its best was a ‘cornerstone of our democracy’, ahead of a reception for regional UK media at Buckingham Palace.

But Mairi Gougeon said she is willing to work with oppostion MSPs to improve the provisions in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

But opposition MSPs accused the Government of presiding over ‘utterly shameful’ and ‘cobbled together’ plans for young people in secure care.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies said Rachel Reeves’ adherence to fiscal rules will lead to speculation about tax hikes in the autumn budget.

Ireland’s deputy premier raised the case of Private Sean Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon.

Jo Farrell expects the roll-out of the bodycams to be completed within 12-18 months.

The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor’s spring statement on Wednesday.

Around 750 officers covering Dundee, Angus and Perthshire will be given the technology over the coming weeks.

The UK Government announced plans to increase defence spending earlier this year.

Kerri Pegg, a governor at HMP Kirkham, denies misconduct and possession of criminal property.

The UK continues to seek exemptions from US tariffs due to come into effect next week.

The union Equity is urging BBC Scotland bosses to reverse the decision to scrap the long-running show next year.