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Scotland's emission cuts 'too slow' despite fall

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 11:03
Emissions in Scotland have been cut by 51.3% since 1990 - a 1.9% year-on-year reduction

UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 10:48
The employment market is "weakening" official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 09:30
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.

Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 09:30
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.

Man made 'assassination kits' from his back garden

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 06:34
Undercover police captured Ronald Knowles delivering pistols and ammunition to a notorious drugs boss.

Couple thought news of £1m lottery win was 'a joke'

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 06:10
Ian Steele says the £1m win means the world to him and his wife, who has multiple sclerosis.

Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 05:02
More than 300 Foreign Office staff had raised concerns about potential UK "complicity" in Israel's conduct in Gaza.

Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 02:00
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.

Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 02:00
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.

Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 01:51
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.

Campaigners warn toxic sludge being spread on farmers' fields as cheap fertiliser

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 01:29
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.

We quit our jobs, sold our home and spent 10 years fighting for truth over daughter's death

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:53
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo.

Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:10
The chancellor calls it a "landmark decision" but critics say the government will regret the move.

People on £10,000 to £96,000 tell us what they want from the Spending Review

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:07
As the government outlines its spending plans, people with a range of incomes tell us where they think the money should go.

From festivals to weddings: Why drone shows are booming

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:01
Light shows involving hundreds and even thousands of drones are becoming big attractions.

The Papers: 'It was fuelish' and '£14bn for nuclear'

Tue, 06/10/2025 - 00:01
A majority of papers lead with the chancellor's U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners.

Disorder in town after alleged sexual assault of girl

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 23:59
Youths with their faces masked and wearing gloves could be seen throwing masonry.

Disorder in town after alleged sexual assault of girl

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 23:59
Youths with their faces masked and wearing gloves could be seen throwing masonry.

Wales fan in hospital after Belgium stadium fall

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 23:39
The 29-year-old fell from the upper tier into the lower tier at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.

Billy Boston to become rugby league's first ever knight

Mon, 06/09/2025 - 22:30
The former Wigan player will be the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.