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UK’s trade bloc membership could lower standards of imports, claims...

The new Scottish trade minister said the CPTPP will not make up for the impact of Brexit.

Sunak accused of ‘complete re-hash’ of pothole announcement

The Prime Minister sought to focus on fixing Britain’s roads as he faced questions over whether he was out of touch as he campaigned in Darlington.

Search continues for man who vanished on camping trip two weeks ago

Reece Rodger was last seen near Loch Rannoch, Perth and Kinross, on March 18.

Yousaf promises ‘bold approach’ to Government from his new Cabinet

The Scottish First Minister chaired the first meeting of his top table on Friday.

Ex-Royal Marines head died by suicide after experiencing ‘substantia...

Major General Matthew Holmes, 54, was found in a bedroom at his home in Winchester on October 2 2021.

Pistorius to stay behind bars after being denied parole

The former Olympic runner will be able to bid for freedom again in August 2024, South African authorities have said.

William and Harry’s treehouse features in Highgrove exhibition stage...

Charles wanted to tell the story of how the gardens at his Gloucestershire retreat evolved over time.

Air route between Londonderry and London secured until March 2024

The announcement comes following support from the Department for Transport and the Stormont Department for the Economy.

Calls for calm after man, 73, attacked walking home from mosque duri...

The victim broke his hand in the attack in Birmingham after he was kicked to the ground.

Figures show 11,742 people homeless as eviction ban due to end

A housing charity has said that as the eviction ban is lifted from tonight, it is ‘likely’ that families will end up sleeping on the streets.

Japan proposes measures to boost marriage and birth rates

Japan’s population of more than 125 million has been declining for 15 years and is projected to fall to 86.7 million by 2060.

Union threatens legal action after Ofsted fails to pause school insp...

NAHT said it has written to Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman in the wake of the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Jury retires in trial of podcaster accused of stirring up racial hat...

James Allchurch has been on trial at Swansea Civic Centre.

Long-standing Labour councillor takes legal action after party expul...

Hassan Ahmed is alleged to have been a member of an organisation banned by the party.

Lobbyists undermining Cricket Scotland improvement work, claims outg...

Anjan Luthra has resigned with immediate effect amid a row over efforts to tackle racism.

Pair held over deaths of father and son released without charge

Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the man aged 27 and woman aged 33 will face no further action.

Ex-councillor jailed over £430k Eat Out to Help Out fraud

Mohammed Ikram made 19 fraudulent claims under then-chancellor Rishi Sunak’s initiative over four weeks in August and September 2020.

Tories write to top civil servant to complain over independence mini...

Jamie Hepburn was appointed to the position this week.

King and German President lay wreaths at Hamburg war memorial

The spire of St Nikolai Memorial Church has become a monument against war.

Man arrested after 40-year-old found dead following fire

Charles Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene in a flat in Renton, West Dunbartonshire, last Saturday.