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King stunned by David Attenborough’s age as pair attend ocean film premiere

King stunned by David Attenborough’s age as pair attend ocean film premiere

King stunned by David Attenborough’s age as pair attend ocean film premiere

06 May 2025

Charles walked the ‘blue carpet’ and saw a first screening of Ocean With David Attenborough at the Southbank Centre in London on Tuesday.


Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

06 May 2025

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.


Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

Former MPs and current SNP Westminster leader standing for Holyrood next May

06 May 2025

Stephen Flynn is hoping to win the Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine seat, with a number of former SNP MPs also standing for Holyrood.


Tory urges Government to ‘stand for life’ in Gaza, admits Israel support wrong

Tory urges Government to ‘stand for life’ in Gaza, admits Israel support wrong

Tory urges Government to ‘stand for life’ in Gaza, admits Israel support wrong

06 May 2025

Israeli officials said cabinet ministers had approved the plan to seize Gaza.


New Bill to regulate cosmetic filler industry after fears of botched procedures

New Bill to regulate cosmetic filler industry after fears of botched procedures

New Bill to regulate cosmetic filler industry after fears of botched procedures

06 May 2025

The Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures Bill will ensure the procedures can be carried out only in suitable premises.


Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

06 May 2025

The Open Seas coalition accused the Scottish Government of having ‘systematically neglected’ the country’s seabed.


UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

UK-India trade deal: Key points from whisky and gin to cars and textiles

06 May 2025

Overall, there will be reductions on 90% of individual tariff rates on UK exports, with 85% of those becoming fully tariff-free within a decade.


First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

First Iranian nationals arrested under National Security Act – security minister

06 May 2025

Dan Jarvis also refused to give details on the immigration status of the suspects when pressed by several MPs.


King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

King greets Ecuador’s influencer first lady who was inspired by Diana

06 May 2025

The King met Angela Lavinia Valbonesi Acosta during an audience with the country’s President Daniel Noboa.


India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

India deal has no impact on immigration, says Trade Secretary

06 May 2025

The deal will see Indian chefs, yoga teachers and musicians able to access the contractual services suppliers route.


Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

Pandemic-era alcohol ban on ScotRail trains to come to an end

06 May 2025

The Scottish Government acknowledged the ban is ‘counterproductive and ineffective’.


Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

06 May 2025

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted his programme for government is a ‘programme for a better Scotland’.


SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

06 May 2025

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’


How many visas for work or study are issued to Indian nationals?

How many visas for work or study are issued to Indian nationals?

How many visas for work or study are issued to Indian nationals?

06 May 2025

The most common work visa issued to Indian nationals in 2024 was for health and care workers.


Meghan wishes happy birthday to ‘our sweet boy’ Archie as prince turns six

Meghan wishes happy birthday to ‘our sweet boy’ Archie as prince turns six

Meghan wishes happy birthday to ‘our sweet boy’ Archie as prince turns six

06 May 2025

The duchess posted a photo of Archie watching a sunset.


Holocaust survivor thanks those who took ‘high risks’ to help Jews during war

Holocaust survivor thanks those who took ‘high risks’ to help Jews during war

Holocaust survivor thanks those who took ‘high risks’ to help Jews during war

06 May 2025

Jacques Weisser’s parents were taken to Auschwitz.


Wagatha Christie battle appears to come to an end after latest costs ruling

Wagatha Christie battle appears to come to an end after latest costs ruling

Wagatha Christie battle appears to come to an end after latest costs ruling

06 May 2025

The hearing on Tuesday came more than five years after the viral social media post at the heart of the libel dispute.


Teenager who died after jumping into canal named

Teenager who died after jumping into canal named

Teenager who died after jumping into canal named

06 May 2025

Delvin Musakwa, 13, from Exeter, died in hospital following the incident on Monday afternoon.


Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

Swinney says he offers a ‘programme for a better Scotland’

06 May 2025

The Scottish First Minister promised more GP appointments and to end peak-time rail fares for travellers ‘for good’.


Starmer rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

Starmer rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

Starmer rejects Welsh leader’s call to ‘rethink’ winter fuel policy

06 May 2025

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said ‘we had to stabilise the economy’ as he defended the actions taken by his Government.


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