Alex Salmond is said to want a deal to maximise pro-independence MPs and MSPs in return for support in a no confidence vote.
Month: April 2024
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900k
The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.
Brewing giant Heineken fells orchard to sell land
The UK’s largest cider maker blames a drop in demand on its decision to uproot thousands of trees.
Police operation sees 24 ‘sexual predators’ jailed
The abuse suffered by eight girls in West Yorkshire has been described as “abhorrent in the extreme”.
TV doctor struck off over Botox-for-sex deal
Dr Tijion Esho is struck off after admitting an improper emotional relationship with a patient.
Conservative MP Daniel Poulter defects to Labour
The doctor told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg he could no longer look NHS colleagues and patients in the eye and stay as a Conservative.
King to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
King Charles is returning to public events after making encouraging progress in his cancer treatment.
Rageh Omaar recovering after becoming unwell on air
The presenter thanked everyone for their “kindness and good wishes” and is home with his family.
Boy finds rare Lego toy on beach after two-year search
The lost Lego piece was one of millions which fell off a cargo ship and into the sea in 1997.
Four held over small boat crossing Facebook ads
A joint UK-French investigation arrests a suspected people smuggling group targeting Vietnamese people.
