5 h. ago China mega embassy decision ‘set to be delayed again’ amid spy case row

Sir Keir Starmer’s government has faced backlash following the collapse of a trial for alleged Chinese spies

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58 h. ago Senate again fails to pass stopgap funding bill as government shutdown drags into eighth day – live

Senate fails for sixth time to pass a funding bill in 54-45 vote – three Democrats sided with Republicans in attempt to reach 60-vote thresholdUS airport staffing shortages set to cause more delays amid shutdownDemocrat bill aims to help federal workers cover childcare costsA series of “violent” texts sent by a Democrat seeking to become Virginia’s attorney general has shaken up the state’s governor’s race, with Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears seizing on the controversy to try to reverse her opponent’s double-digit polling lead.Earle-Sears has released new campaign advertisements condemning Democratic former congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, her opponenent in the governor’s race, for continuing to support Jay Jones, whose private texts three years ago speculated about a senior state Republican getting “two bullets to the head” and “breeding little fascists”. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Roadworks for 'essential visibility improvements' set to cause more delays on major Dumfries road

Amey is carrying out further work on the A701 as it makes 'essential visibility improvements'.

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6 d. ago Water torture... China turns off the taps for British diplomats after row over 'mega

The ploy is said to be the latest tactic by President Xi Jinping to ensure he gets approval for his plans to build a complex at Royal Mint Court in the City.

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8 d. ago What time is Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home on today? BBC timing after surprise delay

Sharon & Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home was delayed in August but it is finally set to air 📺

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9 d. ago London travel news LIVE: M25 near Heathrow Airport part closed until 11am due to crash

Drivers on the M25 near Heathrow Airport are set to face 40 minute delays as a section of the road is closed due to a crash

Society

1 week ago Watch: Time capsule embedded in Edinburgh's historic North Bridge to mark seven

The North Bridge project has faced several delays, but is finally set to be completed next summer

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1 week ago Drivers set for fortnight of delays as work to install new A84 road crossing to begin

The crossing will be created on the A84 near Dobbies on the west edge of Stirling

Transport

1 week ago New State Pension age changes set to delay retirement payments for millions of people

The State Pension age is set to rise from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028 with a further rise planned to 68.

Economics

2 w. ago Drivers face two nights of delays as drainage works set to begin on A84 at Doune

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are to carry out essential drainage works on the A84 at Doune.

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2 w. ago Donald Trump set for delayed Ryder Cup 2025 arrival after US Open chaos

The US President is set to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage in New York on Friday

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2 w. ago Donald Trump set for delayed Ryder Cup 2025 arrival on Friday

The US President is set to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage in New York on Friday

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2 w. ago NATO scrambles jets for third day in a row after Russian spy plane enters airspace

NATO was forced to scramble jets for the third day in a row after a Russian spy plane entered its airspace, with the military pact responding to the incursion.

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4 w. ago UK trade minister urges China to let Britain revamp Beijing embassy

Stalling over renovation follows planning delays for China’s planned ‘mega’ embassy in London

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