61 m. ago Scottish Government must acknowledge the urgency of Scotland's housing emergency

Record View says a plan needs to be in place, over a year after the SNP formally recognised the issue.

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2 h. ago 'This isn't the time to be striking': IVF pioneer Robert Winston QUITS the BMA over 'highly dangerous' walkouts

Professor Robert Winston, who became a household name through his documentaries on child development, claimed the 'highly dangerous' walkout could harm people's trust in the profession.

Events

3 h. ago Huge blow to UK seaside town as major attraction to shut after 100 years

Brits worry a popular seaside town will meet its demise following the announcement that its biggest attraction is slated to be bulldozed down due to a new council development

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3 h. ago Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm

A confrontation erupted between protesters and federal agents outside a Southern California farm while a raid took place Thursday

Events

3 h. ago From asking for pistachio milk to moaning about seeds in the melon, my holiday house guests from hell, by CHRISTA D'SOUZA

We all like to imagine ourselves as generous hosts when we acquire homes abroad. You don't reckon though - or at least I didn't - on how much work it ends up being, says CHRISTA D'SOUZA.

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5 h. ago Crackdown on illegal working promised alongside migrant return deal with France

The UK has promised extra action to tackle the ‘pull factors’ luring migrants across the English Channel.

Economics

5 h. ago Black people in England four times as likely to face homelessness, study finds

Black people also less likely than white people to get social housing and can face ‘overt racism’ from private landlordsBlack people in England are almost four times as likely to face homelessness as white people and substantially less likely to get social housing, according to the first major study into homelessness and racism in more than two decades.A three-year research project by academics at Heriot-Watt University found that ethnicity affects a person’s risk of homelessness, even when controlling for factors such as geography, poverty and home ownership rates. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Hosepipe ban begins in Yorkshire as summer’s third heatwave grips country

Temperatures could reach 32C in parts of central and southern England as a hosepipe ban comes into force for households in Yorkshire on Friday.

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5 h. ago Is Marvel Rivals down? Server downtime schedule for Season 3 maintenance

Marvel Rivals developer NetEase is taking the game offline for server maintenance on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Here's everything you need to know about the downtime.

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5 h. ago Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says

The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program

Events

6 h. ago Keir Starmer accepts invitation to visit Donald Trump in Scotland

US president is set to officially open a new golf course at his resort on the North Sea coast at MenieKeir Starmer has accepted an invitation to visit US president Donald Trump during his expected trip to Scotland this month, according to a report.The details of the visit, including the date, are still being finalised, Reuters reported. The White House has not commented on the report. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Florida lawmakers who were denied access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' sue DeSantis

Five Florida state lawmakers who were denied access to a new immigration detention center in the Everglades are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis

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7 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: £63m deal 'could dwindle' as Amorim struggles to make signings

Manchester United remain keen on signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, but the Red Devils face fresh competition from the likes of Tottenham and an issue is developing

Economics

7 h. ago Households urged to ditch clothes pegs this summer for one important reason

While many of us will be making use of the warmer weather to dry our clothes outside, experts have warned there is something you should consider first

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8 h. ago JoJo Siwa breaks silence on 'pregnancy' after Chris Hughes baby speculation

Celebrity Big Brother star JoJo Siwa has addressed the recent pregnancy rumours after fans speculated she was expecting her first child with Love Island star Chris Hughes

Politics

8 h. ago Aston Villa closing in on goalkeeper transfer in latest Emi Martinez exit hint

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is in the market for a new goalkeeper having seen backup Robin Olsen leave the club and increased speculation surrounding World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez

Politics

9 h. ago Family lost everything in house fire... before second unbelievable tragedy struck a day later

An Illinois family lost everything in a devastating house fire but not a day later they grieved another unbearable tragedy.

Society

9 h. ago ICE is now hunting for clergy members willing to work in Guantánamo Bay

Exclusive: The chaplain will earn between $28 and $32 an hour and will minister to ‘major Christian denominations,’ as well as ‘Islam, Hinduism, Rastafarian, Judaism, etc,’ according to an ICE solicitation reviewed by The Independent

Politics

10 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump administration for false imprisonment

Precursor to a lawsuit also claims the Palestinian activist was maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemiteLawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist who was detained by the Trump administration for months, have filed a claim for $20m in damages against the administration, alleging Khalil was falsely imprisoned, maliciously prosecuted and smeared as an antisemite as the government sought to deport him over his prominent role in campus protests.The filing – a precursor to a lawsuit under the Federal Tort Claims Act – names the Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the state department. Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago Joe Rogan ‘pushed Trump to back off on mass deportations’ at a dinner before slamming him over ICE raids

Podcast host, whose endorsement is credited with helping Trump secure the presidency, reportedly dined with him and UFC boss Dana White on June 30

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