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King and Queen join tourists on visit to Colosseum

King and Queen join tourists on visit to Colosseum

King and Queen join tourists on visit to Colosseum

08 April 2025

Charles and Camilla were welcomed to Rome by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.


Ageing and unhealthy Scots pose ‘twin challenge’ for future budgets, says report

Ageing and unhealthy Scots pose ‘twin challenge’ for future budgets, says report

Ageing and unhealthy Scots pose ‘twin challenge’ for future budgets, says report

08 April 2025

The Scottish Fiscal Commission has warned of the potential impact of Scotland’s elderly and unhealthy population on the public finances.


Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs

Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs

Government resists calls for ‘buy British’ campaign amid Trump tariffs

08 April 2025

Rachel Reeves warned against the UK becoming ‘inward looking’ as she faced calls in the Commons to encourage the public to buy more British goods.


Harry and Meghan ‘felt forced to step back’ from royal family, court told

Harry and Meghan ‘felt forced to step back’ from royal family, court told

Harry and Meghan ‘felt forced to step back’ from royal family, court told

08 April 2025

Harry appeared at the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday.


Dozens of inmates released early broke rules while in prison, figures show

Dozens of inmates released early broke rules while in prison, figures show

Dozens of inmates released early broke rules while in prison, figures show

08 April 2025

The Conservatives said it is the ‘latest slap in the face’ for victims of crime as they accused the SNP of ‘rewarding bad behaviour’.


TotalEnergies advert banned for misleading over environmental impact

TotalEnergies advert banned for misleading over environmental impact

TotalEnergies advert banned for misleading over environmental impact

08 April 2025

Adfree cities complained that the ad about wind energy projects failed to mention that the firm’s operations remained mostly based in fossil fuels.


Planning reforms put precious habitats and wildlife at risk, nature groups warn

Planning reforms put precious habitats and wildlife at risk, nature groups warn

Planning reforms put precious habitats and wildlife at risk, nature groups warn

08 April 2025

Chief executives of 32 leading conservation organisations are calling for amendments to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.


Man charged after weapons and drugs found in flat raids

Man charged after weapons and drugs found in flat raids

Man charged after weapons and drugs found in flat raids

08 April 2025

Police said inquiries are continuing following the discovery in Glasgow on Monday.


Cyclist, 66, dies on single-track road

Cyclist, 66, dies on single-track road

Cyclist, 66, dies on single-track road

08 April 2025

The man was pronounced dead at the scene near Nairn in the Highlands.


More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

08 April 2025

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.


The first known letter written by King James VI to go on show

The first known letter written by King James VI to go on show

The first known letter written by King James VI to go on show

08 April 2025

The World Of King James VI & I exhibition opens in Edinburgh on April 26.


Carbon footprint soared nearly 15% in post-Covid boom, figures show

Carbon footprint soared nearly 15% in post-Covid boom, figures show

Carbon footprint soared nearly 15% in post-Covid boom, figures show

08 April 2025

Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2021 reached their highest point since 2015, data has revealed.


Harry ‘singled out’ for ‘inferior’ treatment, appeal over UK security told

Harry ‘singled out’ for ‘inferior’ treatment, appeal over UK security told

Harry ‘singled out’ for ‘inferior’ treatment, appeal over UK security told

08 April 2025

The Duke of Sussex attended the hearing in London on Tuesday.


Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest

08 April 2025

A barrister for his family said Ireland has also been found wanting in terms of disclosure in other inquests.


Paedophiles may be targeting parents on dating apps to access children – study

Paedophiles may be targeting parents on dating apps to access children – study

Paedophiles may be targeting parents on dating apps to access children – study

08 April 2025

Research found men who sexually offend against children are nearly four times more likely to use dating sites than non-offenders.


A&E cannot shake off ‘deep freeze of Government incompetence’ – Labour

A&E cannot shake off ‘deep freeze of Government incompetence’ – Labour

A&E cannot shake off ‘deep freeze of Government incompetence’ – Labour

08 April 2025

Figures show 67.4% of A&E patients seen within four hours in the week to March 30.


Fizzy drinks could be causing tooth decay in young professional footballers

Fizzy drinks could be causing tooth decay in young professional footballers

Fizzy drinks could be causing tooth decay in young professional footballers

08 April 2025

A study led by University College London included 160 academy players across 10 English football clubs.


Many unaware of negative heat pump ‘myths’ but cost is big issue, polling finds

Many unaware of negative heat pump ‘myths’ but cost is big issue, polling finds

Many unaware of negative heat pump ‘myths’ but cost is big issue, polling finds

08 April 2025

A survey showed half of people would likely switch to heat pumps if it meant savings on bills.


About 1,000 workers at risk as Post Office plans to offload 108 branches

About 1,000 workers at risk as Post Office plans to offload 108 branches

About 1,000 workers at risk as Post Office plans to offload 108 branches

08 April 2025

The Post Office has said it plans to hand its 108 remaining crown branches to franchisees by the autumn.


Artist who painted famous Churchill portrait commemorated with blue plaque

Artist who painted famous Churchill portrait commemorated with blue plaque

Artist who painted famous Churchill portrait commemorated with blue plaque

08 April 2025

The wartime leader hated his depiction when the portrait was unveiled, and it was secretly burnt on the orders of his wife, Lady Clementine Churchill.


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