General news

Belize and Guatemala reaffirm ties to Taiwan

The two Central American nations represent two of Taiwan’s 13 formal allies across the world.

King’s image delivers new look for stamps

Remaining stock with Queen’s image to be sold first as price increases.

Walter Scott Prize shortlist nominees announced

The winner of the prize for historical fiction will receive £25,000.

Average seaside property prices increase by 12%

The bank also revealed that North Berwick in East Lothian was the most expensive seaside town to buy a property in Scotland.

Voters urged to check rules on photo ID with one month to polling da...

The deadline to apply for the correct photo identification is April 25.

What the papers say – April 4

Sentencing of Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer takes centre stage on front pages.

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the s...

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

Nigel Lawson: Margaret Thatcher’s ‘unassailable’ chancellor who quit...

Chancellor from 1983 to 1989, he was widely credited with winning the 1987 election for the government through the success of his economic strategy.

Rishi Sunak says Nigel Lawson was an ‘inspiration’ to Tory politicia...

Tributes flooded in for the leading Brexiteer after his reported death on Monday.

Simon Harris says Garda protest during Joe Biden visit would be ‘unh...

A Garda union held a recent protest by off-duty members over a rostering arrangement that began during the Covid pandemic.

Body believed to be missing pensioner found in Lanarkshire

The family of missing man James Clark, 86, has been made aware of the discovery.

Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his reported death

The former MP and leading Brexiteer served in Margaret Thatcher’s government and sat in the House of Lords until his retirement in December.

Tributes to Tory ‘giant’ Nigel Lawson after his death

The former MP and leading Brexiteer served in Margaret Thatcher’s government and sat in the House of Lords until his retirement in December.

Trump returns to New York to face charges in criminal probe

Former US president Donald Trump has arrived in New York from his home in Florida.

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

Russia blames Ukraine for bomb that killed military blogger

The bombing also wounded more than 30 other people.

Almost half of mortgage holders did not compare offers – survey

Respondents cited difficulty in comparing financial products, the cost, time, uncertainty about the process and worries about making a mistake.

Councils seeking ‘urgent’ answers from Government over site for asyl...

Councils for the Bexhill area are seeking information on how to respond to residents’ queries about plans for the former Northeye prison.

Trump heads to New York amid tight security ahead of his surrender

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Ban on plastic wet wipes possible in new Government water plan

Ministers also want unlimited penalties for water companies that dump sewage and investment in restoration projects.