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UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:53
UK negotiators are working "flat out" to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.

Trans women expected to be excluded from all-women candidate lists

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 18:15
Updated guidance is expected following last week's Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological.

Water back for some but schools closed after burst

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:40
South West Water plans to connect remaining customers on Wednesday as the network fully recharges.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:34
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths of four people

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:34
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.

Police chiefs to be granted powers to remove unfit officers

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:28
The new measures will close a "glaring gap in the law", Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said.

PM lacks moral courage on trans stance, says Badenoch

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:20
The PM says the Supreme Court ruling brought clarity and now is the time to "lower the temperature" on the debate.

Instagram still posing serious risks to children, campaigners say

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 17:01
Instagram promised more "built-in protections" for young people but researchers say users are still exposed to sexualised images and negative stereotypes.

Security alert at castle and country park ends

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:55
A security alert in north Belfast has now ended after "a number of viable pipe bomb type devices" were discovered.

Man who stabbed girl, 9, in attempted murder jailed

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:50
Jordan Wilkes, 29, was found guilty of attempted murder following a trial.

Private prison to face prosecution over Covid death

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Private prison first in Scotland to be prosecuted over Covid death

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:46
The lord advocate launched the move over alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis in HMP Addiewell.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

Bin strike end in touching distance, says union

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 16:13
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.

10,000 extra driving tests a month to clear backlog

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 15:45
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said the government would provide at least 10,000 extra driving tests a month.

Teenager killed after jet ski crashes into pier

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:51
A 17-year-old youth was also taken to hospital following the incident, which happened at about 16:00 in Gremista.

Prince Louis photo marks seventh birthday

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 14:45
A photograph taken in Norfolk this month has been released to mark the birthday of Prince Louis.

Lawyers got most of £25m to settle legacy cases - PSNI chief

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 13:00
Jon Boutcher said lawyers received almost £18m - more than double the amount obtained by victims.

Letter reveals Shakespeare did not abandon his wife

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:36
New analysis of a letter suggests that the couple's relationship was closer than previously thought.

'Extraordinary world-views': Turner Prize nominees revealed

Wed, 04/23/2025 - 11:56
The four artists in the running for this year's prestigious art award are revealed.