Rachel Reeves is expected to meet Finance Minister John O’Dowd and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly in Northern Ireland.
Month: August 2025
Dig reveals slipway where Nelson’s ships were made
Archaeologists from the University of Southampton uncover a slipway from the 18th Century.
High pollution warning issued for London
City Hall says strong sunshine and hot weather are expected to trigger high ozone levels.
Drivers warned about scam car finance payout calls
The watchdog is setting up a compensation scheme for motorists sold unlawful car finance deals.
US fugitive who fled to Scotland goes on trial for rape
Nicholas Rossi, who faked his own death in 2020, is accused of raping a woman he dated in 2008 in Utah County.
No plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers a ‘major oversight’, AA says
Government plans to overhaul driving laws do not include graduated licences for new drivers, despite calls for their introduction.
What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon’s memoir
The much anticipated book by the former first minister is now on sale – and the BBC’s Scotland editor James Cook has been doing some […]
Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff
The toy retailer’s 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later
His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.
Councillor was rabble rousing crowd, court hears
Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.