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Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.


Patel brands Reform UK a ‘pop-up act’ ahead of Trump inauguration

Patel brands Reform UK a ‘pop-up act’ ahead of Trump inauguration

Patel brands Reform UK a ‘pop-up act’ ahead of Trump inauguration

The shadow foreign secretary and Nigel Farage have been invited to Washington for Monday’s ceremonies.


Man arrested after death of 21-year-old

Man arrested after death of 21-year-old

Man arrested after death of 21-year-old

Emergency services were called to the Foxbar area of Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Saturday afternoon.


Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

British-Israeli Emily Damari, 28, has been in captivity for 470 days.


Ex-soldier injured in tank attack takes on Arctic challenge with fellow veterans

Ex-soldier injured in tank attack takes on Arctic challenge with fellow veterans

Ex-soldier injured in tank attack takes on Arctic challenge with fellow veterans

Karl Hinett, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox, Aldo Kane and Brian Wood are taking on a 500km Arctic Ultra in March.


Britain risks clean power skills shortage, says Siemens Energy UK boss

Britain risks clean power skills shortage, says Siemens Energy UK boss

Britain risks clean power skills shortage, says Siemens Energy UK boss

The head of the UK’s biggest wind turbine maker said the sector will need about 500,000 more skilled workers amid the push towards net zero.


Nine-in-10 people ‘as worried’ about paying energy bills as last year

Nine-in-10 people ‘as worried’ about paying energy bills as last year

Nine-in-10 people ‘as worried’ about paying energy bills as last year

Energy bills rose again in January, as the new polling prompted fresh calls for a social tariff to help consumers.


Two million road users allowed to take courses to avoid prosecution in 2024

Two million road users allowed to take courses to avoid prosecution in 2024

Two million road users allowed to take courses to avoid prosecution in 2024

This is the highest annual total in records dating back to 2014.


UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour

UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour

UK-first operation removes previously inoperable tumour

Ruvimbo Kaviya had a tumour beneath her brain.


‘Magic’ – Butler’s lost postcards from the 1920s reunited with family

‘Magic’ – Butler’s lost postcards from the 1920s reunited with family

‘Magic’ – Butler’s lost postcards from the 1920s reunited with family

The postcards were found at an antiques fair on the Isle of Wight.


High taxes are putting tourists off from UK, ministers told

High taxes are putting tourists off from UK, ministers told

High taxes are putting tourists off from UK, ministers told

The World Travel and Tourism Council said the Government has ‘a unique opportunity to change the trajectory of travel and tourism’.


MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last

MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last

MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last

Zara Mohammed recalled both excitement at the start of her tenure but also being dismissed by some outside commentators as ‘a puppet’.


Government value for money office ‘understaffed’ and ‘poorly defined’

Government value for money office ‘understaffed’ and ‘poorly defined’

Government value for money office ‘understaffed’ and ‘poorly defined’

A committee report into the unit found it was ‘lightly resourced’ with a ‘very short period of time to drive tangible improvements’.


‘British Muslims fear Musk influence and emboldened Islamophobia under Trump’

‘British Muslims fear Musk influence and emboldened Islamophobia under Trump’

‘British Muslims fear Musk influence and emboldened Islamophobia under Trump’

Outgoing Muslim Council of Britain leader Zara Mohammed said this is a ‘deeply challenging time’ for her community.


Biggest new year house price bounce since 2020 recorded by Rightmove

Biggest new year house price bounce since 2020 recorded by Rightmove

Biggest new year house price bounce since 2020 recorded by Rightmove

The average asking price for a home coming to market increased by 1.7% or £5,992 in January, Rightmove said.


Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Fianna Fail members to vote on draft programme for government

Party leader Micheal Martin is set to become taoiseach for the second time next week.


Councils warn financial constraints threaten new housing delivery

Councils warn financial constraints threaten new housing delivery

Councils warn financial constraints threaten new housing delivery

Research finds many local authorities are planning to scrap or scale back development plans due to limited resources.


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