31 h. ago Cut energy bills by ditching Miliband's renewables subsidies rather than dropping VAT, Green pressure group tells Reeves, as Tories launch new broadside against Ed's Net Zero drive

The Green Alliance think tank has told the Chancellor that measures including scrapping renewables subsidies could reduce the average household fuel bill by £178 a year by 2030.

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44 h. ago David Lammy under growing pressure as new manhunt launched for foreign offender who strolled out of prison

Ola Abimbola, who is 21-year sentence for offences including kidnap, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon in public, is being hunted by Sussex Police

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46 h. ago UK airline goes into administration after 28 years – after axing ALL flights

THE UK regional airline Eastern Airways has officially gone into administration. Last week, the regional airline made 330 staff redundant after the airline filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator on October 27. Having launched in 1997, Eastern Airways was one of the UK's remaining regional airlines, with services across England and Scotland...

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63 h. ago National investigation into Scotland's maternity services to be launched over 'serious concerns'

The decision comes after a damning report was published into maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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68 h. ago Investigation into maternity services across Scotland to be launched following pressure from mums

John Swinney faced demands for an urgent investigation after inspectors raised "serious concerns" about maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

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3 d. ago Scotland Bonfire Night 2025 LIVE: Updates as emergency services gear up for Fireworks Night

Follow along with our live blog for all the latest updates from around Scotland on Bonfire Night 2025.

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4 d. ago Boost to North Ayrshire libraries as they are granted a share of 200k improvement fund

Twelve public libraries across Scotland are set to transform their services thanks to the cash injection from the fund.

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5 d. ago Why is Donald Trump threatening military intervention in Nigeria?

US president’s remarks about alleged persecution of Christians seemingly in response to pressure from his evangelical baseDonald Trump has threatened to launch a “guns-a-blazing” US military intervention in Nigeria, claiming that the west African country’s government has failed to prevent attacks on Christians.Here’s what we know so far about the unfolding situation. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Millionaire racing tipster found guilty of indecent communication to woman 'hired for massages'

Kevin Booth, who established the Isiris tipping service, had denied the charge but a court in Wick, Scotland did not find his evidence credible

Economics

1 week ago Pilot, 81, dies after horror plane crash at airfield in Scotland

An 81-year-old pilot has tragically died after a plane crashed at a gliding centre near Kinross in Scotland, with emergency services rushing to the scene today

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2 w. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to upgrade energy meters to avoid disruption

Advice Direct Scotland, which runs the energy advice service energyadvice.scot, is warning of waning interest among customers about the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) switch-off.

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2 w. ago CQC chief executive steps down amid Leeds maternity investigation

Sir Julian Hartley stepped down after raising concerns that his position may ‘undermine trust and confidence’ in the Commission’s regulation.

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2 w. ago West Lothian locals told safety is paramount this bonfire season

The West Lothian Community Safety Partnership is made up of public organisations such as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), Police Scotland and West Lothian Council.

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3 w. ago Death of women and children in childbirth ‘normalised’, Streeting says

A Commons debate on baby loss comes during ‘rapid’ national investigation into maternity care in England

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3 w. ago ‘My baby was left with brain damage after he was deprived of oxygen’

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of 14 hospital trusts to be looked at as part of a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services

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