13 h. ago Afghan resettlement schemes for those who supported UK suddenly closed by government

Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary routes for Afghans who worked with British troops and who fought for democracy and womens’ rights

Politics

15 h. ago Afghan resettlement scheme for those who supported UK troops suddenly closed by government

Ministers close ‘lifeline’ sanctuary route for Afghans who worked with British troops

Politics

15 h. ago Afghan resettlement schemes to close to new applications under rule changes

A Government document shows how the Defence Secretary considers the schemes have fulfilled their purpose so that defence efforts can be re-focused.

Politics

3 d. ago Aldi to give shoppers £50 to spend in store over summer holidays

Families can apply to its Summer Support Scheme, which will see vouchers given away for Aldi shoppers to spend in stores every day

Economics

4 d. ago Popular inland surfing centre The Wave in Bristol closes suddenly amid financial dispute

The closure came with no warning, with surfers and users of the site booked in today arriving to closed doors and an apology written on a sign.

Politics

1 week ago She flew hazardous fighter planes for Britain during WW2. She just turned 106

Californian Nancy Miller Stratford’s fiance forbade her from going to join the war effort. But she her dream was to fly – so she broke off the engagement and went anywayNancy Miller Stratford sat alone behind the controls of a Spitfire fighter plane, charting an uncertain course through an impenetrable clot of dark clouds.On the horizon, the young pilot could see a promising patch of daylight, “like the devil waving his hand to come on through”. But just as suddenly as the sky opened up, the clouds closed in again. Continue reading...

Sport

1 week ago Terrified family who were viciously attacked by dog suddenly told 'crime is closed' by police

"The neighbours are too scared to let their children out"

Events

2 w. ago Livingston Constituency MP Gregor Poynton launches paid internship in honour of Robin Cook

Twenty years after the death of the former Foreign Secretary, a new scheme to support young people in Livingston will bear his name

Politics

2 w. ago 'Absolutely shocking': Parklife fans 'gutted' after acts cancelled at last minute as bosses shut down stage

The Matinee stage was suddenly closed off and fans were told to leave

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2 w. ago Parklife issues new statement as stage shuts permanently with acts cancelled

The Matinee stage was suddenly closed off and crowds told to leave immediately

Politics

2 w. ago UK Government ‘committed’ to Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland – minister

Kirsty McNeill said the inclusion of development funding for the scheme in the spending review shows the Government’s support for it.

Politics

2 w. ago Mums left without answers after Stirling pram shop collapses into liquidation

Stirling Pram closed its doors suddenly last week - leaving mums in the city out of answers and out of pocket.

Politics

3 w. ago Families urged to apply for cost of living cash worth up to £600

The Household Support Fund is a cost of living scheme that is run by local councils - it is a pot of cash awarded to local authorities, which they then distribute to residents

Economics

3 w. ago EU proposes extending right for 4m Ukrainians to stay in bloc until 2027

European Commission also calls for voluntary return schemes to support people wishing to go back to Ukraine • Europe live – latest updatesThe European Commission has said more than 4 million Ukrainians living in the EU should have their right to stay extended until March 2027, while calling for efforts to promote voluntary returns to their home country.Temporary protection status for Ukrainians who fled after Russia’s full-scale invasion of February 2022 would be extended by one year until March 2027, under a European Commission proposal published on Wednesday. EU member states must approve the extension, which applies to 4.3 million Ukrainians, one-third of whom are children. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago What are the transport projects being funded in the spending review?

Here the PA news agency looks at some of the schemes being supported.

Economics