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Milkshakes and lattes could be covered by sugar tax

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 09:09
The tax would be applied to manufacturers of milk-based drinks and dairy-based substitutes, under the plans.

'Inspiring' Museum of the Year nominees all outside London

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 08:30
The winner of the Art Fund prize will be announced this summer at a ceremony in Liverpool.

Wales facing unrecognisable future, warns commissioner

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:48
Wales faces "unrecognisable future" without urgent action, future generations commissioner says.

The Papers: 'Milkshake tax looms' and 'No beer in Benidorm'

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:27
Plans for a new sugar levy, and major power cuts in Spain and Portugal, make Tuesday's front pages.

William and Kate celebrate anniversary on Isle of Mull

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:15
The couple will spend their anniversary at a self-catering cottage after a day of official engagements.

'I was attacked on CCTV - but the charge was dropped in a plea deal'

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:14
Liz Shanks is calling for the law to be changed to ensure that victims are notified about plea deals.

Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:13
Documents show Doug Barrowman-linked company owned the prince's start-up competition for two years.

Prince Andrew's firm linked to controversial PPE millionaire

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 06:13
Documents show Doug Barrowman-linked company owned the prince's start-up competition for two years.

Badenoch says anonymous critics are 'cowards'

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 04:06
The Tory leader says she is "not worried" about a magazine article calling for her to quit.

'Grave-robbed' human remains on journey from Belfast back to Hawaii

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 00:21
The human remains were repatriated in an emotional ceremony held at the Ulster Museum in Belfast.

Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 00:04
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

Graduates turned down by supermarkets as vacancies drop

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 00:04
Young people say it is harder than ever to get a job after uni with some being turned down by supermarkets.

Sex offenders to be denied asylum rights in new law

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 22:32
Asylum seekers placed on the sex offenders register will be denied the right to stay in the UK.

'It got to me': Vine stops cycling videos after online abuse

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 22:05
The TV and radio presenter says that over time the negative comments have upset him.

Dad conned into thinking baby was his 'devastated'

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 20:24
Ryan Hampson says his life was ruined when his ex-partner lied to him about being her child's father.

Deaths in Scottish prisons among highest in Europe

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 20:22
The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research found 64 people died in jail in 2024 - up from 40 in 2023.

Lowry painting bought for £10 expected to fetch £1m

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 19:44
Going To The Mill is a rare work by the Stretford-born artist, auctioneers say.

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 19:35
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 19:35
Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."

One-year-old girl dies after crash at campsite

Mon, 04/28/2025 - 19:13
The girl was hit by a vehicle on Monday morning, police say.