Category: UK News

UK exports to the world could suffer by more than 2.6% following a blanket 20% tariff on all imports to the US, according to research by economists at the University of Sussex’s Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy (CITP). The fall would have knock-on effects globally, cutting trade and knocking around £22bn ($28bn) off exports. The decline in trade… Continue reading Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The former chief executive of the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (Wics), Alan Sutherland, has had his expense claims scrutinized by consultants Ernst & Young on behalf of the Scottish government. The claims submitted between October 2018 and June 2023 were analyzed as part of a review of governance and spending at the public body.… Continue reading Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) came to the rescue of a humpback whale after it got ensnared in creel lines anchored to the seabed. This incident took place in Loch Fyne, which is a sea loch located off the Firth of Clyde. Eyewitnesses alerted the rescue team who immediately arrived on the scene… Continue reading Humpback whale tangled in creel lines set free in Loch Fyne

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is set to review the way the Metropolitan Police handled allegations of sexual misconduct made against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The force referred the case and the IOPC will now analyze two cases which the Met Police investigated in 2008 and 2013. Following the documentary “Al… Continue reading Al Fayed: Watchdog to review police handling of abuse claims

The iconic actress, June Spencer, has passed away at the age of 105. She was well known for playing the role of Peggy Woolley in the popular BBC Radio 4 drama, The Archers, from 1951 until 2022. Throughout her time on the show, she witnessed countless changes to the local agricultural community, and her character… Continue reading June Spencer recounts her lifetime on The Archers

Amanj Hasan Zada, an Iranian national from Preston, Lancashire, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of three counts of facilitating illegal immigration. Zada was linked to three Channel crossings in 2023, involving Kurdish migrants who had travelled through eastern Europe. Zada advertised the small boat crossings on Facebook and was… Continue reading People smuggler advertised Channel boat crossings on Facebook

If you’ve been feeling down about the weather lately, you’re not alone. Overcast skies, mist, fog, and a shortage of sunshine seem to be the norm lately. While the weather has been relatively mild for this time of year, it’s often dull, grey and misty. In Scotland there was some rain last weekend, but for… Continue reading What is anticyclonic gloom and why is it making the UK so dull?

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Last week, an MSP at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh saved the life of an individual who had collapsed and stopped breathing. Dr Sandesh Gulhane, the Scottish Conservative health spokesman, administered CPR to the man when he became unresponsive and pulseless. In addition, Dr Gulhane, who is also a general practitioner, led a team of… Continue reading MSP husband of Strictly star Punan Krishan saves man's life

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