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Gillian Duncan

Gillian Duncan

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Gillian studied English-international relations (Hons) in her hometown at the University of Aberdeen before completing a postgraduate diploma in newspaper journalism at The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies. She worked at The Press and Journal in Aberdeen for three years before joining The National as a business reporter in 2010. She left The National after having her first child in 2013, but returned in 2018 as a news reporter. She mainly writes about consumer issues.
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Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addresses a press conference at the end of an informal meeting of Nato Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Prague. AFP
Nato should boost role in co-ordinating Ukraine support, Stoltenberg says

Western alliance chief dismisses concerns of escalation after US approves use of weapons inside Russia

EuropeMay 31, 2024
Gillian Duncan
The Israeli embassy in Stockholm. Sweden says it has noticed that Iran is increasingly beginning to attack the interests of other states within Swedish territory. AP
Sweden says Iran using local gangs to target Israel and dissidents

Even children are being used to carry out Iranian activities that threaten security in Sweden, intelligence officials say

EuropeMay 31, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Queues at UK Border control at Heathrow Airport in May, due to a glitch with the electronic gate system. Getty Images
Weekend of chaos at Heathrow feared as border guards strike

Three-day walkout could result in delays to passenger journeys at London airport

UKMay 30, 2024
Gillian Duncan
This property in Hay’s Mews, Mayfair, is on the market for £6.75 million. Photo: Wetherell / Casa E Progetti
The ultimate blank canvas: £6.75m house in London's Mayfair a 'live-in art gallery'

Property was owned by Doris Lockhart Saatchi, the ex-wife of the famed art collector and dealer, who is said to have inspired his interest in modern art

UKMay 30, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Skull and mandible 236, dating from between 2687 and 2345BC, which belonged to a male aged 30 to 35. Photo: Tondini, Isidro, Camarós
Study suggests ancient Egyptians tried to treat cancer with surgery

Study describes earliest known surgical procedure related to a cancerous tumour

MENAMay 29, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Britain's former prime minister Theresa May is among the MPs who announced that they are stepping down at the next election. AFP
Which MPs are stepping down at UK's next general election?

London Labour politicians join the 100-plus who will not be standing for re-election

UKMay 28, 2024
Gillian Duncan
British soldiers in Sangin Valley, in Helmand province, in 2007. Getty Images
UK rejects Afghan interpreter's application for third time

Hamzah, who served alongside British troops, has received an official warning letter from the Taliban

UKMay 27, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer gives a speech during a general election campaign event in Lancing on Monday. Reuters
Starmer vows to earn respect of Britain's working people

Opposition leader seeks to sway voters with first major speech of campaign in Conservative constituency

UKMay 27, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Visitors to the British Museum view sections of the Parthenon Marbles, also known as the Elgin Marbles. Getty Images
FBI assisting with inquiry into missing British Museum objects

A senior curator was dismissed after more than 1,500 objects were unaccounted for last year

UKMay 27, 2024
Gillian Duncan
The Qatar Airways flight landed safely as scheduled shortly before 1pm in Dublin on Sunday. EPA
Twelve injured during turbulence on Doha to Dublin flight

Twelve people on board Qatar Airways flight hurt after bumpy journey over Turkey

EuropeMay 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Labour leader Keir Starmer talks to pupils. He has pledged to introduce VAT on private school fees 'right away' if his party wins power on July 4. PA
UK private school shuts due to Labour's plan for VAT on fees

Keir Starmer's party has pledged to introduce the tax 'right away' if it wins power

UKMay 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa at a press conference at the Permanent Representation of Spain to the European Union in Brussels, on May 26, 2024. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
All European countries must recognise Palestine, says Palestinian official

Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is in Brussels to discuss his government’s plans, including its reform agenda, with European officials

EuropeMay 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak inspects the Passing Out Parade of the Parachute Regiment recruits during his visit to the Helles Barracks at the Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. Getty Images
Sunak pledges to bring in mandatory military service

All 18-year-olds to be given a chance to join the military full-time for 12 months or 'volunteer' in their community

UKMay 26, 2024
Gillian Duncan
An Afghan resident walks along an overpass amid heavy smog conditions in Kabul. AFP
Middle East worst region for heart disease deaths from pollution

Kuwait, Egypt and Afghanistan have the highest concentrations of dangerous air pollutants

HealthMay 24, 2024
Gillian Duncan
Party leaders in the UK general election campaign. Top, left to right: the Liberal Democrats' Ed Davey, the Conservatives' Rishi Sunak, Labour's Keir Starmer, Richard Tice of Reform UK. Bottom row, left to right: Stephen Flynn, the Scottish Nationalist Party's Westminster leader, the Democratic Unionist Party's Gavin Robinson, Green Party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay. PA
How to vote in the UK general election as an expat

For the first time, citizens who have lived outside Britain for more than 15 years are eligible to vote

UKMay 24, 2024
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