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Indyref2 update planned
Nicola Sturgeon is to update Holyrood on her long-awaited plans for a second referendum on independence on Wednesday.
It has been speculated that The First Minister will again demand the power to hold a second referendum, a so-called Section 30 order.
FULL STORY: Nicola Sturgeon to give indyref2 update on Wednesday
Donald Trump's state visit
Donald Trump first full state to the UK is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday, according to reports.
As part of the visit, the President would address Parliament.
FULL STORY: Donald Trump's UK state visit 'expected to be confirmed on Wednesday'
Tribunal release full findings Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
The former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh “completely failed” to consider her responsibilities as a solicitor in the case which saw her fined for professional misconduct, a tribunal has concluded.
Ms Ahmed-Sheikh and fellow solicitor Alan Mickel were each fined £3000 in January for professional misconduct over the handling of a trust at former Glasgow law firm Hamilton Burns.
The tribunal said both showed “disregard for the rules” when partners in the firm, before Ms Ahmed-Sheikh’s election as a Perthshire MP in 2015.
FULL STORY: Tribunal releases full findings into former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
Brexit talks to resume
Theresa May is set to chair a meeting of her top ministerial team as MPs return to Westminster following the Easter break.
The Prime Minister will convene her Cabinet on Tuesday morning while cross-party talks between the Government and the Labour Party will resume in a fresh bid to break the Brexit impasse.
FULL STORY: Theresa May to convene Cabinet as MPs return to Westminster
New IRA admits killing Lyra Mckee
The New IRA has admitted responsibility for the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Londonderry.
Miss McKee, 29, died as a result of injuries sustained when she was shot on the Creggan estate on April 18.
FULL STORY: Lyra McKee - New IRA admits murder
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