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Woman shot dead outside pub on Valentine’s Day named

Woman shot dead outside pub on Valentine’s Day named

Woman shot dead outside pub on Valentine’s Day named

17 February 2025

Lisa Smith, 43, from Slough, was murdered in Kent on Friday.


Record £11.7bn paid in motor claims in 2024 says Association of British Insurers

Record £11.7bn paid in motor claims in 2024 says Association of British Insurers

Record £11.7bn paid in motor claims in 2024 says Association of British Insurers

17 February 2025

The average cost of motor cover across 2024 was £622 – 15%, or £78, higher than 2023.


Shein under pressure to cut valuation of planned London float – reports

Shein under pressure to cut valuation of planned London float – reports

Shein under pressure to cut valuation of planned London float – reports

17 February 2025

The fast fashion retailer has been in talks over an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange over the past 12 months.


Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows

Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows

Chase overtakes Monzo as Britain’s favourite bank, survey shows

17 February 2025

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published the findings of its latest survey of some 23,000 people.


Starmer says UK and Europe facing ‘generational challenge’ and ‘need to do more’

Starmer says UK and Europe facing ‘generational challenge’ and ‘need to do more’

Starmer says UK and Europe facing ‘generational challenge’ and ‘need to do more’

17 February 2025

The Prime Minister’s comments come amid fears the United States will reduce its defence commitments in the continent.


Higher public-sector wages in Scotland a ‘fiscal challenge’, think tank warns

Higher public-sector wages in Scotland a ‘fiscal challenge’, think tank warns

Higher public-sector wages in Scotland a ‘fiscal challenge’, think tank warns

17 February 2025

A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies highlighted the ‘relative generosity’ of wages in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK.


BBC presenter Janice Forsyth announces early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis

BBC presenter Janice Forsyth announces early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis

BBC presenter Janice Forsyth announces early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnosis

17 February 2025

The broadcaster has presented shows on BBC Radio Scotland, Radio Three and Radio Four.


Nature lovers urged to join hunt for rare miniscule moth in Scottish mountains

Nature lovers urged to join hunt for rare miniscule moth in Scottish mountains

Nature lovers urged to join hunt for rare miniscule moth in Scottish mountains

17 February 2025

The Highland nymph, or Alpine coffee moth, is on the edge of extinction due to loss of mountain willow habitat, experts have said.


Failure to renew Conservative Party could doom the West, Badenoch claims

Failure to renew Conservative Party could doom the West, Badenoch claims

Failure to renew Conservative Party could doom the West, Badenoch claims

17 February 2025

The Tory leader, who said she was speaking up for ‘classic liberal values’, also criticised ‘loopholes’ in liberalism which have been ‘hacked’.


Bus crash leaves boy, nine, seriously injured

Bus crash leaves boy, nine, seriously injured

Bus crash leaves boy, nine, seriously injured

17 February 2025

Police Scotland are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which took place in Kilmarnock on Sunday.


Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin

Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin

Man sentenced to life in prison for rape and murder of Danielle McLaughlin

17 February 2025

The family of the Donegal woman travelled to India for the verdict and sentencing.


Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deals in four regions, CMA warns

Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deals in four regions, CMA warns

Topps Tiles’ stores takeover could mean worse deals in four regions, CMA warns

17 February 2025

The competition watchdog has warned that Topps could face a more thorough probe after its deal to buy 30 CTD stores last year.


Man, 47, is charged with murder of missing woman who is feared dead

Man, 47, is charged with murder of missing woman who is feared dead

Man, 47, is charged with murder of missing woman who is feared dead

17 February 2025

Police declared the case a no-body murder investigation on Friday.


Kim Leadbeater appeals to critics over amendments to assisted dying Bill

Kim Leadbeater appeals to critics over amendments to assisted dying Bill

Kim Leadbeater appeals to critics over amendments to assisted dying Bill

17 February 2025

The Labour MP said she understood she had ‘weeks and weeks’ of work ahead.


Harry attends Invictus Games closing ceremony in Whistler

Harry attends Invictus Games closing ceremony in Whistler

Harry attends Invictus Games closing ceremony in Whistler

17 February 2025

The closing ceremony also marked the official handover to 2027 host Birmingham.


Reintroducing wolves could expand woodland areas and reduce CO2 – study

Reintroducing wolves could expand woodland areas and reduce CO2 – study

Reintroducing wolves could expand woodland areas and reduce CO2 – study

17 February 2025

Researchers acknowledged there may be controversy should wolves be reintroduced in Scotland, but they said the benefits must be considered.


What the papers say – February 17

What the papers say – February 17

What the papers say – February 17

17 February 2025

Here are the biggest stories leading Monday’s front pages.


Some snow forecast then temperatures to rise up to 14C this week – Met Office

Some snow forecast then temperatures to rise up to 14C this week – Met Office

Some snow forecast then temperatures to rise up to 14C this week – Met Office

17 February 2025

Some areas of the UK could continue to see snowfall into Monday, the Met Office said.


Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

16 February 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the move to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin could mean putting troops in harm’s way.


The Brutalist and Conclave among winners at this year’s Bafta film awards

The Brutalist and Conclave among winners at this year’s Bafta film awards

The Brutalist and Conclave among winners at this year’s Bafta film awards

16 February 2025

Both films won four gongs each.


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