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No ‘mass exodus’ from Scotland over higher tax – Yousaf

No ‘mass exodus’ from Scotland over higher tax – Yousaf

The First Minister was branded ‘high tax Humza’ by Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross.

King poked fun at ‘sausage fingers’ in coronation rehearsal, documentary shows

King poked fun at ‘sausage fingers’ in coronation rehearsal, documentary shows

William was also filmed tickling his father’s cheek, making him laugh, as he performed his role at a run-through of the ceremony.

Airbnb using AI to block New Year’s Eve party bookings

Airbnb using AI to block New Year’s Eve party bookings

The system builds on the booking platform’s existing global party ban.

Border Force warns over counterfeit electricals after pre-Christmas seizures

Border Force warns over counterfeit electricals after pre-Christmas seizures

More than £170,000 of counterfeit electricals were sized as part of the three-week operation including fake ‘Dyson’ and ‘GHD’ products.

Teenage murderers of Brianna Ghey can be named, judge rules

Teenage murderers of Brianna Ghey can be named, judge rules

An order banning identification will be lifted after representations on behalf of the media made by the PA news agency and ITV.

Tehran warned of ‘danger’ in allowing Iran-backed Houthi rebels to target ships

Tehran warned of ‘danger’ in allowing Iran-backed Houthi rebels to target ships

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron warned of the global economic impact of the Red Sea attacks.

NHS boss raises patient safety concerns ahead of January junior doctors’ strike

NHS boss raises patient safety concerns ahead of January junior doctors’ strike

Junior doctors are set to strike in ‘the week that most teams dread’, a letter to the British Medical Association said.

Travellers urged to plan ahead as Storm Pia brings high winds

Travellers urged to plan ahead as Storm Pia brings high winds

A Met Office weather warning for wind will remain in place until 3pm on Thursday

Jump in flu and novovirus patients adds to pressure on hospitals

Jump in flu and novovirus patients adds to pressure on hospitals

The number of norovirus patients is 56% higher than at this stage last year.

‘Bruce Willis effect’ prompts surge in visits to Alzheimer’s charity website

‘Bruce Willis effect’ prompts surge in visits to Alzheimer’s charity website

The retired actor has a rare form of dementia.

Drug abuser guilty of murdering girlfriend and three relatives

Drug abuser guilty of murdering girlfriend and three relatives

Joshua Jacques carried out the attacks in Bermondsey, south London, in April 2022.

Cameron sets out commitment to do everything possible to get aid into Gaza

Cameron sets out commitment to do everything possible to get aid into Gaza

Lord David Cameron also warned Israel not to undermine the long-term prospect of a two-state solution to the dispute with the Palestinians.

Starmer urged to rule out reviving Scottish gender laws

Starmer urged to rule out reviving Scottish gender laws

The Scottish Government has said it hopes to work with a future UK government to unblock the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

Victim’s family ‘relief’ at killer George Stephenson’s parole decision

Victim’s family ‘relief’ at killer George Stephenson’s parole decision

He was jailed for life in October 1987 aged 36 after being convicted alongside two others of murdering four people.

Services mark Lockerbie bombing 35 years on from ‘senseless act of violence’

Services mark Lockerbie bombing 35 years on from ‘senseless act of violence’

Pan Am Flight 103 exploded above the Scottish town on December 21, 1988, killing 270 people.

Winds top 80mph as Storm Pia hits UK

Winds top 80mph as Storm Pia hits UK

Pre-Christmas travel plans have been disrupted by the low pressure system as it passes through on Thursday.

English National Opera chorus to vote on industrial action after proposed cuts

English National Opera chorus to vote on industrial action after proposed cuts

The performing arts and entertainment trade union Equity has said a ballot will open on January 4.

Start of Christmas getaway disrupted by Storm Pia

Start of Christmas getaway disrupted by Storm Pia

Rail services across large parts of Britain are being affected as fallen trees and other debris damage overhead power lines and block tracks.

New documentary sheds light on Queen Elizabeth II’s final days

New documentary sheds light on Queen Elizabeth II’s final days

The Princess Royal reveals the late Queen’s thoughts during her last days in an interview for Charles III: The Coronation Year.

War veteran marks 100th birthday by fundraising for children in Gaza

War veteran marks 100th birthday by fundraising for children in Gaza

Terry Holt has witnessed first-hand the impact of conflict on children.

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