Chancellor Rachel Reeves has firmly rejected accusations that she misled the public regarding the state of the UK’s finances before the recent Budget. Speaking in an interview on BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Reeves insisted she has been transparent about the rationale behind her financial decisions. The controversy arose after reports emerged that the… Continue reading Chancellor says she can be trusted with the UK's finances despite claims she misled the public
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Women who died in Pleasley crash named by police
Two women tragically lost their lives in a collision that also severely injured a nine-year-old boy, causing life-altering damage. The victims, Amie Pearson, aged 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, aged 29, were passengers in a Suzuki Alto involved in the crash. Alongside them was the young boy who suffers from critical injuries following the incident. The… Continue reading Women who died in Pleasley crash named by police
BRM: How Britain's first F1 team began in a shed in Lincolnshire
As the current Formula 1 World Championship approaches its thrilling conclusion, many renowned figures within the sport are reflecting on the modest origins of Britain’s pioneering F1 team. British Racing Motors (BRM), established 80 years ago in the small Lincolnshire town of Bourne, began its journey in a simple garden shed. Despite these unassuming beginnings,… Continue reading BRM: How Britain's first F1 team began in a shed in Lincolnshire
Are tracking apps OK for parents to use on adult children?
In recent times, a growing number of parents have been using smartphone tracking applications to monitor the whereabouts of their adult children. This trend raises the question of whether such behavior is an expression of care or a symptom of parents struggling to let go. Steven Medway, a 53-year-old father of two, routinely uses a… Continue reading Are tracking apps OK for parents to use on adult children?
Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages
On St Andrew’s Day, Gaelic and Scots were officially recognised as Scotland’s languages through a series of new measures coming into effect. This milestone stems from the Scottish Languages Act, which was approved by MSPs in June. The legislation grants parents the right to request the establishment of Gaelic schools in their communities and seeks… Continue reading Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages
Sir Tom Stoppard: King hails playwright as 'one of our greatest writers'
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who died at the age of 88. They hailed him as “one of our greatest writers” and remembered him as a close friend whose brilliance was always modestly displayed. Celebrated for his versatile talent, Sir Tom… Continue reading Sir Tom Stoppard: King hails playwright as 'one of our greatest writers'
Doorbell captures theft of Christmas tree from porch
A Christmas tree was stolen from a residence in Loughborough, with the incident caught on doorbell camera. The 6-foot (1.8-meter) tree was taken from outside Zoe Murray’s home on Manor Drive at 8:26 pm GMT last Wednesday. Zoe Murray mentioned that the tree had only been set up for five days before the theft occurred.… Continue reading Doorbell captures theft of Christmas tree from porch
The Beast in Me: Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins
The text you provided contains descriptions and headlines of several BBC News video stories mostly related to Wales, including: 1. **The ‘silver’ fashion influencer going viral on TikTok** – Focuses on Viv Truran, 81, who has nearly 300,000 followers on TikTok where she shares daily outfit videos and styling tips. – Viv is described with… Continue reading The Beast in Me: Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins
Norwich Market brings in hawk to keep pigeons away
A video captured pigeons swiftly escaping from a historic marketplace upon the arrival of a hawk, introduced specifically to deter them. Stallholders had expressed concerns over the pigeons, describing them as a “serious public health risk.” In response, Norwich City Council deployed a Harris’s hawk to oversee Norwich Market for a period of four weeks,… Continue reading Norwich Market brings in hawk to keep pigeons away
Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to express his full support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent Budget in a speech scheduled for Monday. He plans to emphasize the government’s commitment to accelerating and expanding measures aimed at boosting economic growth. Starmer will highlight that Reeves’s Budget aims to ease the cost of living pressures… Continue reading Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public