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Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan inspired by city’s shipbuilding heritage

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan inspired by city’s shipbuilding heritage

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games tartan inspired by city’s shipbuilding heritage

17 July 2025

Siobhan Mackenzie said her design features blue, pink and purple tones against a steel grey base.


Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

17 July 2025

Rachael Maskell, who lost the Labour whip in a purge of troublemakers, said the Prime Minister was wrong to act in the way he had.


Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 500 management jobs in UK

Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 500 management jobs in UK

Jaguar Land Rover cutting up to 500 management jobs in UK

17 July 2025

The car maker said around 1.5% of its UK workforce would be affected by the job cuts, which are going as part of a voluntary redundancy programme.


EasyJet boss hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French air traffic control strikes

EasyJet boss hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French air traffic control strikes

EasyJet boss hits out at ‘unacceptable’ French air traffic control strikes

17 July 2025

Tens of thousands of passengers were disrupted when French ATC staff walked out on July 3 and 4 in a dispute over working conditions.


UK unemployment jumps to highest since 2021 as wage growth slows

UK unemployment jumps to highest since 2021 as wage growth slows

UK unemployment jumps to highest since 2021 as wage growth slows

17 July 2025

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of UK unemployment increased to 4.7% in the three months to May.


Scottish unemployment rate fell slightly in last quarter

Scottish unemployment rate fell slightly in last quarter

Scottish unemployment rate fell slightly in last quarter

17 July 2025

Latest data from the Office for National Statistics has been published.


Diane Abbott says she has no regrets over comments that saw Labour suspend her

Diane Abbott says she has no regrets over comments that saw Labour suspend her

Diane Abbott says she has no regrets over comments that saw Labour suspend her

17 July 2025

Abbott was suspended by the Labour Party in 2023 after a letter comparing different forms of racism but was readmitted a year later.


M&S introduces invisible UV tags to track packaging through recycling system

M&S introduces invisible UV tags to track packaging through recycling system

M&S introduces invisible UV tags to track packaging through recycling system

17 July 2025

The supermarket is the first to roll out the packaging tags on shop shelves.


Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail

Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail

Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail

17 July 2025

The Co-op said the new variety had been named ‘Mojito Fresh’ after growers noticed its flavour resembled the classic drink.


Machine that aided moon landing acquired by Scots museum as anniversary nears

Machine that aided moon landing acquired by Scots museum as anniversary nears

Machine that aided moon landing acquired by Scots museum as anniversary nears

17 July 2025

The Facit Model LX calculator was used by Scottish scientist Archie Roy during the Apollo 11 mission.


Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

17 July 2025

The Food Standards Agency also said the popular summer treat should be limited to no more than 350ml a day for youngsters aged seven to 10.


First Royal Mint coin to celebrate Anne goes on sale for her 75th birthday

First Royal Mint coin to celebrate Anne goes on sale for her 75th birthday

First Royal Mint coin to celebrate Anne goes on sale for her 75th birthday

17 July 2025

The so-called ‘Anne-iversary coin’ captures the Princess Royal’s strength and elegance, its designer said.


Wes Streeting to meet resident doctors’ leaders in bid to avoid strikes

Wes Streeting to meet resident doctors’ leaders in bid to avoid strikes

Wes Streeting to meet resident doctors’ leaders in bid to avoid strikes

16 July 2025

The Health Secretary has insisted the Government will not budge on pay, but said discussions could focus on improving working lives of medics.


Tory ex-ministers defend record as pressure mounts after Afghan data leak

Tory ex-ministers defend record as pressure mounts after Afghan data leak

Tory ex-ministers defend record as pressure mounts after Afghan data leak

16 July 2025

Members of the previous administration are distancing themselves from the handling of the breach.


Hamas politicians and its military wing are not the same, BBC News chief says

Hamas politicians and its military wing are not the same, BBC News chief says

Hamas politicians and its military wing are not the same, BBC News chief says

16 July 2025

The BBC’s Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone documentary was removed from iPlayer in February.


Reform tells energy firms it would scrap their clean power subsidies

Reform tells energy firms it would scrap their clean power subsidies

Reform tells energy firms it would scrap their clean power subsidies

16 July 2025

Richard Tice has written to firms giving them ‘formal notice’ that Reform would tear up contracts designed to boost green energy investment.


Two men, 19 and 40, arrested over wilful fire raising incident

Two men, 19 and 40, arrested over wilful fire raising incident

Two men, 19 and 40, arrested over wilful fire raising incident

16 July 2025

The arrests follow two fires being reported on the Mansfield Estate in Tain.


Tory ex-ministers defend record after PM demands ‘answers’ over Afghan data leak

Tory ex-ministers defend record after PM demands ‘answers’ over Afghan data leak

Tory ex-ministers defend record after PM demands ‘answers’ over Afghan data leak

16 July 2025

Ex-veterans minister Johnny Mercer claimed he had ‘receipts’ regarding the former Conservative administration’s actions in relation to Kabul.


Harry echoes Diana’s legacy in visit to Angolan minefield

Harry echoes Diana’s legacy in visit to Angolan minefield

Harry echoes Diana’s legacy in visit to Angolan minefield

16 July 2025

The Duke of Sussex gave children in Cuito Cuanavale advice on avoiding detonating landmines.


Drug-driver avoids jail over crash that caused tractor to plough into homes

Drug-driver avoids jail over crash that caused tractor to plough into homes

Drug-driver avoids jail over crash that caused tractor to plough into homes

16 July 2025

Matthew Cumpsty drove through a red light into the path of a tractor in Chester.


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