Sir Keir Starmer says former deputy Angela Rayner will return to Cabinet Sir Keir Starmer says the “hugely talented” Angela Rayner will return to his Cabinet. Ms Rayner resigned as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and deputy Labour leader in September after an independent ethics probe found she had breached the ministerial code over her
Protesters target Crown Jewels in Tower of London stunt Crumble and custard hurled at display case containing the Imperial State Crown Four protesters have been arrested after apple crumble and custard was thrown at a display case containing the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London. Take Back Power, which describes itself as a new
Tory peer defects to Reform UK Lord Malcolm Offord is the latest defector to join the party ormer Conservative life peer Malcolm Offord has defected to Reform UK. Lord Malcolm Offord was announced by Nigel Farage as the latest defector to join the party during a rally in Falkirk. The Scottish financier previously served as a Scotland Office minister
18 migrants die in Mediterranean boat tragedy Inflatable dinghy capsizes south of the island of Crete At least 18 migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in an inflatable boat died when it capsized south of the island of Crete, Greek authorities have said. The half-sunken boat was located on Saturday by a passing Turkish
Starmer has left millions of children ‘languishing in poverty’, claims SNP Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has left millions of children “languishing in poverty”, the SNP has claimed. The party said analysis it commissioned from the House of Commons Library shows that if the Labour UK Government matched Scottish Government policies, it would lift an
Trial for prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects launches in UK A groundbreaking trial for a prostate cancer treatment with fewer side-effects has launched in the UK, researchers have said. Backed by the Government-funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the trial will examine whether Aquablation – a therapy using robotics, AI and
England to face Croatia at World Cup again as Scotland land clash with Brazil England have been drawn against Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L for next summer’s World Cup finals in North America. Scotland have been drawn against five-times world champions Brazil and 2022 semi-finalists Morocco, as well as Haiti, in Group C.
Donald Trump awarded inaugural FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw United States president Donald Trump was given the first ever FIFA peace prize at Friday’s World Cup draw ceremony in Washington DC. Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino have formed a close bond and Trump has now been handed a new prize from football’s global governing body
Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Lando Norris admitted his world championship prospects are “looking good” after he stole an early advantage by dominating practice in Formula One’s hotly anticipated season finale in Abu Dhabi. Norris, who will secure his maiden title if he finishes at least third in
Red squirrel range increases 25% in Highlands following reintroduction project The range of red squirrels in the Highlands has increased by more than 25% in a decade following a reintroduction project by a rewilding charity. Surveys for the charity Trees for Life show more than 12 new populations of reds are now thriving and breeding