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UK government funding for Scotland's fishing industry branded an 'insult'

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 11:16
The UK government's proposed funding allocation for Scotland's fishing industry has been branded "an insult" by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon.

Extending tax threshold freeze would breach Labour manifesto, Tories say

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 10:20
Extending the freeze on tax thresholds would amount to a breach of the Labour Party manifesto, the Conservatives have argued.

US Justice Department scolded by judge for 'profound investigative missteps' in Comey case

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 10:15
The US Justice Department engaged in a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI director James Comey, a judge has said.

On paper, Trump's Gaza plan looks convincing - but there's more to this story

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 10:15
At the United Nations, there was broad agreement about the Trump plan for Gaza. The Americans heralded the resolution as a key step forward in securing precious peace. Even the Russians, who had put forward a rival resolution, decided to merely abstain.

A population of wildcats could be reintroduced in England

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 09:31
The wildcat could be making a comeback in the south-west of England, following a two-year study on the region.

Number of Britons leaving the UK higher than previously thought

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 09:14
The number of British nationals who left the UK last year has risen from 77,000 to 257,000, according to revised immigration statistics. 

NHS Fife chief announces early retirement plans ahead of Sandie Peggie tribunal ruling

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 09:10
NHS Fife chief executive Carol Potter has announced plans to retire early.

Man, 33, admits selling substance online to assist with suicides

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 08:58
A man has pleaded guilty to selling a substance online to assist with the suicide of others.

Cambridge Dictionary has named its word of the year for 2025

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 08:11
Do you feel like you know Alan Carr and what he would say or do? What about Taylor Swift, or even Donald Trump?

Paris's Louvre museum closes gallery just weeks after jewel heist

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 08:03
The Louvre Museum has temporarily closed one of its galleries due to structural weaknesses.

'Deeply ashamed' former US treasury secretary quits public life over links to Epstein

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 07:35
Former US treasury secretary Larry Summers has said he is stepping back from public life as emails showed he continued to communicate with Jeffrey Epstein after the paedophile financier pleaded guilty to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl.

Former pilot who tried to cut plane's engines after taking magic mushrooms won't serve more prison time

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 07:16
An off-duty pilot who tried to cut a plane's engines mid-flight won't serve any more time in prison, a US federal judge has ruled.

More than 100 firms face online pricing crackdown

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 07:14
A crackdown on online pricing has seen investigations opened into eight companies, with a further 100 facing warnings over their conduct.

Man charged with further offences following Huntingdon train stabbing

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 06:04
A man has been charged with further offences following a mass train stabbing in Huntingdon earlier this month.

Live near a train station? Expect lots of new homes

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 04:39
The government has announced plans to make it almost impossible for new housing developments near train stations to be opposed.

Ticket resales 'to be capped at face value'

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 04:16
The government is reportedly set to ban the resale of tickets for live events above their face value.

Snow possible in parts of UK today as temperatures plummet

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 03:39
Temperatures plummeted towards subzero overnight as Arctic air descended upon the UK, with snow possible in some parts of the country today.

I'm not going anywhere, insists defiant Starmer

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 02:08
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he will defy the apparent will of his own voters and lead Labour into the next general election.

War-torn Sudan 'epicentre of suffering in the world', UN humanitarian chief tells Sky News

Tue, 18/11/2025 - 01:56
Mass killings and millions forced to flee for their lives have made Sudan the "epicentre of suffering in the world", according to the UN's humanitarian affairs chief.

In a rush? Here are Labour's immigration reforms at a glance

Mon, 17/11/2025 - 23:13
The home secretary has announced major changes to the UK's asylum system.

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