Extreme weather causes major travel disruption as temperature could near 40C Extreme weather has started to cause major disruption to the travel network as scores of schools have announced they will close for the next few days with temperatures expected to hit record highs. A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of up
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell jailed for more than five years Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the SNP who embezzled more than £400,000 from the party, has been jailed for more than five years. Lord Young sentenced Murrell to a backdated sentence of five years and three months at the High Court in
Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored in the 2-1 win for Algeria Two second-half goals from corners saw Algeria come from behind to beat Jordan 2-1 and keep their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 32 alive. Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri grabbed the decisive goals in
Drivers told not to use a smartwatch behind the wheel Drivers are being urged not to use smartwatches behind the wheel, with legislation covering the gadgets described as “unclear”. The RAC, which issued the plea, said motorists could fall foul of handheld phone rules if they clear notifications on smartwatches. The motoring services company warned
Quarter of families have no summer holiday planned – survey Rising costs have been blamed after a survey suggested more than a quarter (27%) of UK families do not have a summer holiday booked. The cost of living and cost of travel were the most common reasons given for being in that situation. The poll
Britain to have surplus of energy for winter despite Iran war, forecasts show Britain has more than enough electricity supply to meet demand through the winter months, despite households facing higher bills following the Iran war, according to the energy system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) nonetheless cautioned over “tight days” during potential
Billy Gilmour grateful for support of Scotland players and fans after injury Billy Gilmour admits the support of his Scotland team-mates and fans has been the ideal consolation to missing out on the World Cup. The Napoli midfielder is in the United States as a supporter himself after being ruled out of the squad because
Bukayo Saka involved as full England squad trains ahead of Ghana game Bukayo Saka and the rest of England’s World Cup squad all trained on Monday ahead of the match against Ghana. Thomas Tuchel’s side have the chance to reach the knockout phase with a game to spare if they beat the Black Stars in
Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs Andy Burnham has been sworn in as the Labour MP for Makerfield following last week’s by-election. The Prime Minister acknowledged he had lost the support of his MPs and promised an “orderly handover of power” to his successor in an emotional
Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister with Andy Burnham poised to take over Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Prime Minister less than two years after coming to power. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us