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Anti-Trump protesters hold rally in Edinburgh on final day of state visit

Anti-Trump protesters hold rally in Edinburgh on final day of state visit

Anti-Trump protesters hold rally in Edinburgh on final day of state visit

18 September 2025

The demonstration on the Meadows was organised by Democrats Abroad Scotland,


CPS: No outside pressure to drop charges against men accused of spying for China

CPS: No outside pressure to drop charges against men accused of spying for China

CPS: No outside pressure to drop charges against men accused of spying for China

18 September 2025

The CPS faced criticism after proceedings against a former parliamentary researcher and a second man accused of spying for Beijing were stopped.


GPs vote to enter dispute with Government over online appointment requests

GPs vote to enter dispute with Government over online appointment requests

GPs vote to enter dispute with Government over online appointment requests

18 September 2025

Contract changes are due to come into effect in October which will allow patients to make online consultation requests.


Starmer hails Nvidia’s £2bn UK AI deal as ‘biggest-ever tech agreement’ with US

Starmer hails Nvidia’s £2bn UK AI deal as ‘biggest-ever tech agreement’ with US

Starmer hails Nvidia’s £2bn UK AI deal as ‘biggest-ever tech agreement’ with US

18 September 2025

Prime Minister says partnership marks milestone in special relationship at London event.


Migrant set to be deported after losing ‘one in, one out’ removal challenge

Migrant set to be deported after losing ‘one in, one out’ removal challenge

Migrant set to be deported after losing ‘one in, one out’ removal challenge

18 September 2025

A High Court hearing was told that the man was an ‘alleged trafficking victim’ and should not be deported.


Further arrest over damage at Donald Trump’s golf course in Ayrshire

Further arrest over damage at Donald Trump’s golf course in Ayrshire

Further arrest over damage at Donald Trump’s golf course in Ayrshire

18 September 2025

Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse at the 800-acre Trump Turnberry resort.


Reform council removes ‘climate emergency’ declaration

Reform council removes ‘climate emergency’ declaration

Reform council removes ‘climate emergency’ declaration

18 September 2025

Reform UK won 57 of the 81 seats on Kent County Council in May, and their members say they had the mandate to scrap net zero policies.


Nearly nine in 10 heads support exploring strike options over Ofsted, union says

Nearly nine in 10 heads support exploring strike options over Ofsted, union says

Nearly nine in 10 heads support exploring strike options over Ofsted, union says

18 September 2025

The NAHT school leaders’ union said it heard ‘loud and clear’ from members that the plans do not have the support of headteachers.


McGregor asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over civil court’s rape verdict

McGregor asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over civil court’s rape verdict

McGregor asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over civil court’s rape verdict

18 September 2025

Nikita Hand successfully sued the MMA fighter over an incident in which he was alleged to have ‘brutally raped and battered’ her.


Man arrested after stabbing at Flamingo Land Resort

Man arrested after stabbing at Flamingo Land Resort

Man arrested after stabbing at Flamingo Land Resort

18 September 2025

North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened just after 1am near the onsite store for the theme park


Trump confused Armenia with Albania and claimed not to know Mandelson

Trump confused Armenia with Albania and claimed not to know Mandelson

Trump confused Armenia with Albania and claimed not to know Mandelson

18 September 2025

The US president appeared alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers for a press conference to round off his state visit to Britain.


Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech amid American criticism

Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech amid American criticism

Starmer defends UK commitment to free speech amid American criticism

18 September 2025

The Prime Minister has come under fire from influential American figures amid accusations that new online safety laws restrict freedom of speech.


Second migrant makes High Court challenge over removal to France

Second migrant makes High Court challenge over removal to France

Second migrant makes High Court challenge over removal to France

18 September 2025

It comes after an Eritrean man was given a temporary block from being deported to France under the Government’s one in, one out scheme on Tuesday.


Broadcasters seek Government protection from ‘profit, not purpose’ streamers

Broadcasters seek Government protection from ‘profit, not purpose’ streamers

Broadcasters seek Government protection from ‘profit, not purpose’ streamers

18 September 2025

They warned that global online platforms, rather than distinctly British broadcasters, will come to ‘dominate our cultural landscape’.


UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

18 September 2025

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.


Trump says he does not know Peter Mandelson when asked about Epstein links

Trump says he does not know Peter Mandelson when asked about Epstein links

Trump says he does not know Peter Mandelson when asked about Epstein links

18 September 2025

The US president dismissed a question about the former UK ambassador to Washington during a Chequers press conference.


Rainfall reduces water scarcity but eight areas still face significant shortages

Rainfall reduces water scarcity but eight areas still face significant shortages

Rainfall reduces water scarcity but eight areas still face significant shortages

18 September 2025

Sepa warned that other parts of Scotland may soon face a serious shortage if rainfall does not improve within the next week.


Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

Trump urges Starmer to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in the North Sea to cut energy bills

18 September 2025

US President Donald Trump encouraged the Prime Minister to exploit the ‘great asset’ of the North Sea.


Donald Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended over ‘bad ratings’

Donald Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended over ‘bad ratings’

Donald Trump claims Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended over ‘bad ratings’

18 September 2025

The US presenters made comments about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.


Actress Anna Friel tells court stalker made her feel ‘threatened and shocked’

Actress Anna Friel tells court stalker made her feel ‘threatened and shocked’

Actress Anna Friel tells court stalker made her feel ‘threatened and shocked’

18 September 2025

Phil Appleton, 71, was handed a restraining order of 15 years and a community order of 24 months on Thursday after he stalked the actress.


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