Home   News   National   Archive

National News

Piper ‘totally humbled’ to begin Normandy commemorations for D-Day

Piper ‘totally humbled’ to begin Normandy commemorations for D-Day

Piper ‘totally humbled’ to begin Normandy commemorations for D-Day

06 June 2024

Major Trevor Macey-Lillie played the lament Highland Laddie at the exact moment of the beach invasion in 1944.


Hundreds of staff at two airports to vote on industrial action in pay row

Hundreds of staff at two airports to vote on industrial action in pay row

Hundreds of staff at two airports to vote on industrial action in pay row

06 June 2024

Unite said ICTS Central Search employs around 220 workers at Glasgow Airport and 100 at Aberdeen.


Fan banned from football after headbutting Roy Keane plans to appeal

Fan banned from football after headbutting Roy Keane plans to appeal

Fan banned from football after headbutting Roy Keane plans to appeal

06 June 2024

The football pundit said he suffered bruising on his chest and arms as a result of the incident.


Political rivals call on First Minister of Wales to quit

Political rivals call on First Minister of Wales to quit

Political rivals call on First Minister of Wales to quit

06 June 2024

Vaughan Gething vowed to carry on leading the Welsh Government after losing a no-confidence vote in the Senedd.


Construction sector grows at fastest rate for two years

Construction sector grows at fastest rate for two years

Construction sector grows at fastest rate for two years

06 June 2024

The 54.7 reading for May was significantly stronger than expected, after analysts predicted a reading of 52.5 for the month.


King speaks of ‘profound’ gratitude to D-Day veterans on 80th anniversary

King speaks of ‘profound’ gratitude to D-Day veterans on 80th anniversary

King speaks of ‘profound’ gratitude to D-Day veterans on 80th anniversary

06 June 2024

Veterans in France wiped their eyes with tissues during Charles’s speech on Thursday.


Increase in rental costs slows to 30-month low but demand ‘well ahead’ of supply

Increase in rental costs slows to 30-month low but demand ‘well ahead’ of supply

Increase in rental costs slows to 30-month low but demand ‘well ahead’ of supply

06 June 2024

While rental demand has softened over the last year, there are still 15 people chasing every home for rent, Zoopla said.


Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election

Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election

Douglas Ross confirms intention to stand at General Election

06 June 2024

The Scottish Tory leader had previously said he would not run again to be an MP.


Councils in England face funding gap of £6.2bn, says report

Councils in England face funding gap of £6.2bn, says report

Councils in England face funding gap of £6.2bn, says report

06 June 2024

A study by the Local Government Association showed that the problem is being driven by rising costs and demands.


King and Queen arrive for commemorations in Normandy on D-Day 80th anniversary

King and Queen arrive for commemorations in Normandy on D-Day 80th anniversary

King and Queen arrive for commemorations in Normandy on D-Day 80th anniversary

06 June 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said veterans of the invasion ‘freed a continent and built a better world’.


Less risk of Britain losing power next winter than last, says grid operator

Less risk of Britain losing power next winter than last, says grid operator

Less risk of Britain losing power next winter than last, says grid operator

06 June 2024

National Grid’s Electricity System Operator said the average surplus supply would be higher this winter.


Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross plans to stand at General Election

06 June 2024

Mr Ross had previously said he would not seek to return to Westminster.


Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel

Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel

Migrants rescued after boat gets into difficulty in the Channel

06 June 2024

Children were reportedly among those brought ashore after the incident.


Talks to take place as teaching union warns pay offer ‘simply isn’t enough’

Talks to take place as teaching union warns pay offer ‘simply isn’t enough’

Talks to take place as teaching union warns pay offer ‘simply isn’t enough’

06 June 2024

The EIS has called on the Scottish Government to find cash to help improve teachers’ salaries.


Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row

Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row

Tories accept another £5m from donor Frank Hester in racism row

06 June 2024

The businessman was accused of saying Diane Abbott ‘should be shot’.


Former Scotland Office minister not selected to stand in General Election

Former Scotland Office minister not selected to stand in General Election

Former Scotland Office minister not selected to stand in General Election

06 June 2024

David Duguid was elected in 2017 as an MP.


Sunak to miss international D-Day memorial event with world leaders

Sunak to miss international D-Day memorial event with world leaders

Sunak to miss international D-Day memorial event with world leaders

06 June 2024

The Prime Minister will head back to the UK rather than attend the major international commemorative event in Normandy.


Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers

Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers

Labour discontinues legal claims against Jeremy Corbyn-era staff, say lawyers

06 June 2024

The legal action was connected to claims over the leak of a controversial internal report on antisemitism in the party.


In Pictures: Royals and world leaders mark D-Day 80th anniversary

In Pictures: Royals and world leaders mark D-Day 80th anniversary

In Pictures: Royals and world leaders mark D-Day 80th anniversary

06 June 2024

The King and Queen joined veterans in France on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings on Thursday.


AI chipmaker Nvidia overtakes Apple as value surpasses three trillion dollars

AI chipmaker Nvidia overtakes Apple as value surpasses three trillion dollars

AI chipmaker Nvidia overtakes Apple as value surpasses three trillion dollars

06 June 2024

Nvidia’s surge in market value to leapfrog Apple marks another milestone in the tech sector amid a frenzy around artificial intelligence.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More