Home   News   National   Archive

NATIONAL NEWS

European stocks rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

European stocks rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

European stocks rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs

12 May 2025

The two countries are set to suspend tariffs for 90 days and slash rates going forward after holding negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend.


Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

12 May 2025

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.


UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’, says PM as he unveils immigration plans

UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’, says PM as he unveils immigration plans

UK risks becoming ‘island of strangers’, says PM as he unveils immigration plans

12 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer said the Labour Government will ‘take back control of our borders’.


Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy

Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy

Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy

12 May 2025

The Foreign Secretary was hosting European foreign ministers in London on Monday for discussions about the continent’s security.


Pensioner charged over death of 71-year-old woman

Pensioner charged over death of 71-year-old woman

Pensioner charged over death of 71-year-old woman

12 May 2025

Margaret McGowan was found seriously injured at an address in the Nitshill area of Glasgow on Saturday evening.


Heathrow records busiest April for passenger numbers

Heathrow records busiest April for passenger numbers

Heathrow records busiest April for passenger numbers

12 May 2025

The west London airport served nearly 7.1 million passengers last month.


Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to stand for election as Greens co-leaders

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to stand for election as Greens co-leaders

Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns to stand for election as Greens co-leaders

12 May 2025

Carla Denyer announced she would not stand again in order to focus on her work as an MP.


‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

‘Generational shift’ in free childcare will give women freedom, says Phillipson

12 May 2025

The expansion of funded childcare began being rolled out in England in April last year for working parents of two-year-olds.


‘Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease risk 10 years early, scientists say

‘Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease risk 10 years early, scientists say

‘Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease risk 10 years early, scientists say

12 May 2025

Researchers said the discovery could save ‘vast numbers of lives’ by enabling pre-emptive treatment of the condition.


Protests to hit Eurovision week amid ‘risk’ of cyber and terror attacks

Protests to hit Eurovision week amid ‘risk’ of cyber and terror attacks

Protests to hit Eurovision week amid ‘risk’ of cyber and terror attacks

12 May 2025

Basel is hosting the 2025 contest, after Switzerland’s Nemo won last May.


Trump promises to bring down the cost of medications

Trump promises to bring down the cost of medications

Trump promises to bring down the cost of medications

11 May 2025

The president said he will order prices for some drugs to be tied to the lowest price paid by other countries.


Better English standards and decade in UK to be demanded before citizenship

Better English standards and decade in UK to be demanded before citizenship

Better English standards and decade in UK to be demanded before citizenship

11 May 2025

Sir Keir Starmer will promise to ‘tighten up’ all elements of the system.


Father saw fairground waltzer car crash off track with children inside

Father saw fairground waltzer car crash off track with children inside

Father saw fairground waltzer car crash off track with children inside

11 May 2025

Kevin McNulty said the ride was going ‘full pelt’ when their car separated.


Child dies after minibus overturns on motorway slip road

Child dies after minibus overturns on motorway slip road

Child dies after minibus overturns on motorway slip road

11 May 2025

The single-vehicle crash occurred on the M4 eastbound exit slip road at junction 10, near Wokingham.


Kirsty Wark says Newsnight ‘leaner and meaner’ as she receives Bafta fellowship

Kirsty Wark says Newsnight ‘leaner and meaner’ as she receives Bafta fellowship

Kirsty Wark says Newsnight ‘leaner and meaner’ as she receives Bafta fellowship

11 May 2025

The Scottish journalist joined the programme in 1993 as a presenter and left in 2024.


Mr Bates Vs The Post Office wins Bafta but fight for victims ‘not over yet’

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office wins Bafta but fight for victims ‘not over yet’

Mr Bates Vs The Post Office wins Bafta but fight for victims ‘not over yet’

11 May 2025

The four-part series tells the story about subpostmasters being wrongly convicted of offences such as fraud because of faulty software.


Marisa Abela and Lennie James win Baftas as Post Office drama picks up two awards

Marisa Abela and Lennie James win Baftas as Post Office drama picks up two awards

Marisa Abela and Lennie James win Baftas as Post Office drama picks up two awards

11 May 2025

The ceremony was hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming.


Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks

Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks

Lammy to host European counterparts for Ukraine talks

11 May 2025

The Foreign Secretary will also welcome counterparts from France, Italy, Germany Spain and Poland for a meeting at Lancaster House.


Yellow thunderstorm warning issued with possible flooding and disruption

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued with possible flooding and disruption

Yellow thunderstorm warning issued with possible flooding and disruption

11 May 2025

More than half a month’s worth of rain could hit some areas during the warning period, the Met Office said.


Rail lines blocked after train hits car on level crossing

Rail lines blocked after train hits car on level crossing

Rail lines blocked after train hits car on level crossing

11 May 2025

One person was assessed at the scene but no one was injured, ambulance staff said.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More