25 h. ago Fresh humiliation for Starmer's Channel boats 'plan' as Germany 'shelves' vow to close legal loophole on people

Germany is said to be unlikely to keep a promise to close a loophole that means smuggling people to the UK is not technically illegal.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump’s call to freeze Ukraine conflict at current frontlines is ‘good compromise’, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president’s comments come amid suspension of planned US-Russian summit and fresh attacks on Kyiv and KharkivChildren among six killed in Russian attack on KyivRussia said on Wednesday that preparation for a presidential summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was still continuing, despite the latter announcing it had been shelved (see 10.30am BST).“We are saying that preparations for a summit are continuing,” Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying by the state TASS news agency.I want to officially confirm: Russia has not changed its position compared to the understandings that were reached during the Alaska summit. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 'Ghost' shopping centre in Ayrshire town could make way for revived gym venture

A fresh planning application has been lodged, seeking permission for a change of use at the site.

Economics

3 d. ago Swansea secondary school building to be demolished within months

The former school will be razed to the ground and a new one built in its place - but it won't be cheap

Politics

4 d. ago Trump starts DEMOLISHING White House East Wing to build new $250 million ballroom

DONALD Trump has started tearing down the White House's East Wing to make way for a fresh $250 million ballroom. The lavish renovation plans involve building a 25,000 square feet space to host state dinners and other black-tie events. Reports suggest it will house crystal chandeliers, gilded columns and gold inlays. The opulent designs, reminiscent...

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5 d. ago Man Utd transfer plan for Bruno Fernandes clear as fresh £70m exit route emerges

Bruno Fernandes' future at Manchester United remains uncertain after interest from the Saudi Pro League and now Bayern Munich have set their sights on the midfielder

Economics

1 week ago Labour's Plan B on growth bulldozers! Desperate Rachel Reeves hopes slashing more planning rules can ease Budget crisis

Fresh additions to the Government's flagship planning Bill are aimed at speeding up the building of new water reservoirs, onshore wind farms and large housing schemes.

Events

1 week ago Rugby legend backs renovation of 'cherished' school building in village where he grew up

And there's good news for supporters of the project

Politics

1 week ago Thousands of Scots pupils forced to learn in crumbling school buildings rated 'bad' or 'poor'

EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar challenged the SNP Government to invest in schools after receiving a record devolution settlement from Westminster.

Politics

2 w. ago New owners of former Perthshire school building refute asylum seeker accommodation claims

Lumara Capital said this week: “We wish to state, in the clearest possible terms, that these rumours are entirely unfounded and wholly inaccurate."

Events

2 w. ago Spurs get £100m cash boost from owners with promise of more to follow

Money will help Thomas Frank in transfer marketInjection from Lewis family designed to drive successTottenham have received a cash boost of £100m from their owners, the Lewis family trust, with further funding poised to follow which will provide Thomas Frank with greater room for manoeuvre in the transfer market.The club have long sought fresh investment to enable their varied plans to expand the business, which include numerous non-football projects. But the priority is on-field success; there is an awareness at boardroom level that it is the principal driver for everything. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Manchester United reveal fresh Carrington plan after £50m investment

Man Utd unveiled a £50m makeover to Carrington in August and the academy building will now be redeveloped.

Economics

2 w. ago Scottish electric car manufacturer Munro reveals plans for 300 jobs after fresh investment

Glasgow firm aims to ramp up production to 5,000 vehicles a year

Economics

2 w. ago ICE targets frustrated officers in fresh recruitment drive amid mass deportation plans

Millions of dollars are being spent on TV recruitment ads targeting officers

Events

3 w. ago At least 14 dead after school collapses in Indonesia with nearly 50 students still missing

Since the school building collapsed on Monday afternoon 14 bodies have been recovered and dozens of students remain unaccounted for - the death toll is expected to rise

Events

3 w. ago Building at former Welsh boarding school badly damaged in fire

Fire crews from seven different stations are at the scene

Events

3 w. ago AOC gives Bronx school group a tour of the Capitol after shutdown sent guides home

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a school group a tour of the Capitol building after the government shutdown sent guides home.

Society

3 w. ago Plans to transform Paisley unit into personal training studio submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The bid has been submitted for planning permission for the new venture at CoVault facility.

Politics

3 w. ago At least 91 students remain buried in rubble 2 days after school collapse in Indonesia

At least 91 students remain trapped in concrete rubble almost two days after an Islamic school building collapsed on them, authorities said after reviewing attendance records and reports from anxious families of those missing

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3 w. ago Indonesia school collapse: 91 missing and three dead as rescuers search rubble for second day

Desperate search for more than 90 missing after building collapses while students held prayers at school in SidoarjoParents and rescuers in Indonesia were desperately searching for dozens of teenage boys believed to be trapped, a day after the collapse of an Islamic boarding school which has already left three dead, authorities said.Authorities said 91 people were listed as missing after the Al Khoziny school building collapsed while pupils held late afternoon prayers in a mosque housed on a lower floor of a building whose upper floors were under construction. Continue reading...

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