UK negotiators are working “flat out” to get a trade deal with the US, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says.
Month: April 2025
Judge orders Scottish schools to provide single-sex toilets
A case was brought against Scottish Borders Council which had installed only gender neutral toilets in a replacement school.
Killers and stalkers should live in restricted zones, say victims
Rhianon Bragg, who was stalked by her ex-partner, felt “trapped” when he was released from prison.
Convicted murderer missing from prison near Dundee
Raymond McCourt was given a life sentence in 1993 for killing a shopkeeper and wounding two other people.
Call to fine ‘headphone dodgers’ who play music on buses
Lib Dems say fines of up to £1,000 would tackle the “blight” of anti-social behaviour on public transport.
Proms go dark: The Traitors and all-night concerts planned for 2025
The programme for the 2025 Proms season is unveiled, with a host of special guests… and Traitors.
Badenoch denies rift with Jenrick over Reform comments
The Tory leader thinks the shadow justice secretary is a “team player,” her spokesman tells reporters.
Bin strike end in touching distance, says union
Unite agreed to mediation after talks with the city council broke up within 45 minutes on Wednesday.
Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion
Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
Paddleboard firm owner jailed over river deaths
Nerys Lloyd is sentenced to 10 years and six months for gross negligence manslaughter.
