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Jack McConnell backs SPFL's alcohol trial scheme as 'long overdue' booze ban rethink

Jack McConnell backs SPFL's alcohol trial scheme as 'long overdue' booze ban rethink

McConnell, Scotland's former first minister, said temporary scheme allowing pints to be sold at stadiums this month could usher in 'new era'.

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Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

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Southern Water boss should refuse ‘outrageous’ pay rise – Environment Secretary

Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

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Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

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Water bills to see ‘small, steady’ rise despite reform plans, says Reed

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Sewage pollution from water companies to be halved by 2030, minister says

Sewage pollution from water companies to be halved by 2030, minister says

about 3 hours ago

Southern Water boss £1.4million pay package branded 'outrageous' by Cabinet minister

Southern Water boss £1.4million pay package branded 'outrageous' by Cabinet minister

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All the taxes Rachel Reeves could raise – and which are most likely

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New criminal offence to target violence-obsessed suspects earlier

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'Great British Energy solar panels' were made in China

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Home Secretary says ‘gap in law’ on violent attackers will be closed

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Home Secretary says ‘gap in law’ on violent attackers will be closed

about 6 hours ago

Jack McConnell backs SPFL's alcohol trial scheme as 'long overdue' booze ban rethink

Jack McConnell backs SPFL's alcohol trial scheme as 'long overdue' booze ban rethink

about 8 hours ago

Swinney's government should take 'immediate action' protecting women's rights, says Ash Regan

Swinney's government should take 'immediate action' protecting women's rights, says Ash Regan

about 8 hours ago

Anas Sarwar urges sacked MP Brian Leishman to be team player if readmitted to Labour

Anas Sarwar urges sacked MP Brian Leishman to be team player if readmitted to Labour

about 8 hours ago

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Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations

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SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

SCOOP: Top Hegseth aide resigns from Pentagon after 6 months of service: 'Incredibly inspiring'

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Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

about 10 hours ago

Minnesota state lawmaker convicted of felony burglary after breaking into stepmom's home

Minnesota state lawmaker convicted of felony burglary after breaking into stepmom's home

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Cuomo quips ‘even I will move to Florida’ if Mamdani wins NYC mayoral bid

Cuomo quips ‘even I will move to Florida’ if Mamdani wins NYC mayoral bid

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Starmer urged to engage with Scotland over Gaza evacuations

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Starmer urged to engage with Scotland over Gaza evacuations

about 13 hours ago

Government prepares for release of landmark review into ailing water sector

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Government prepares for release of landmark review into ailing water sector

about 13 hours ago

Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030

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Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030

about 14 hours ago

Tory leader calls for resignations at NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie tribunal

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Tory leader calls for resignations at NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie tribunal

about 14 hours ago

Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030

Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030

about 15 hours ago

Huge changes to water companies set out this week will 'make bills fair'

Huge changes to water companies set out this week will 'make bills fair'

about 15 hours ago

Dog left unable to eat after being poisoned by polluted river - 'I thought I'd lose her'

Dog left unable to eat after being poisoned by polluted river - 'I thought I'd lose her'

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Record £75m boost for hospices- full list of sites and how much funding they'll get

Record £75m boost for hospices- full list of sites and how much funding they'll get

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'Wait Wait' for July 19, 2025: With Not My Job guest James Gunn

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Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony

Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony

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DOJ investigating George Mason University's hiring practices over alleged discrimination

DOJ investigating George Mason University's hiring practices over alleged discrimination

about 19 hours ago

'Get a job': Medicaid work requirements included in Trump's megabill sparks partisan debate on Capitol Hill

'Get a job': Medicaid work requirements included in Trump's megabill sparks partisan debate on Capitol Hill

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WATCH: Nancy Pelosi silent on why Biden did not release Epstein files

WATCH: Nancy Pelosi silent on why Biden did not release Epstein files

about 21 hours ago

Plan to humiliate Donald Trump during UK visit raises £10,000 in a day

Plan to humiliate Donald Trump during UK visit raises £10,000 in a day

about 22 hours ago

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What tax rises could you face as government battles to fix the UK's finances?

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Trump has now been in office for six months, for the second time. Here are the highlights

Trump has now been in office for six months, for the second time. Here are the highlights

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MIKEY SMITH: 7 unhinged Donald Trump moments as he crosses an unthinkable line in Epstein row

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Who is in charge? The prime minister's authority is in question again

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What Trump's push for drugmakers to move manufacturing back to the U.S. means

What Trump's push for drugmakers to move manufacturing back to the U.S. means

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How will details on Epstein's case help quell conspiracy theories?

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California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case

California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna calls for releasing all files in the Epstein case

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The rescission package will pull money from UN peacekeeping work. What does this mean?

The rescission package will pull money from UN peacekeeping work. What does this mean?

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Nurse at centre of gender storm takes action against union

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Nurse at centre of gender storm takes action against union

U.S. may change or get rid of liquid limit for carry-ons, U.S. Homeland Security secretary says

U.S. may change or get rid of liquid limit for carry-ons, U.S. Homeland Security secretary says

How the UK’s unemployment rate compares with Europe

How the UK’s unemployment rate compares with Europe

Fury as Labour ministers unable to say how many foreign criminal deportations are being blocked by human rights laws

Fury as Labour ministers unable to say how many foreign criminal deportations are being blocked by human rights laws

Besides bold letters to world leaders, Trump is working on a subtler tariff strategy

Besides bold letters to world leaders, Trump is working on a subtler tariff strategy

The USDA wants states to hand over food stamp data by the end of July

The USDA wants states to hand over food stamp data by the end of July

New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?

New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?

MoD to ‘robustly defend’ compensation claims from Afghans in data breach case

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MoD to ‘robustly defend’ compensation claims from Afghans in data breach case

Starmer backs bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships to London

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Starmer backs bid to bring 2029 World Athletics Championships to London

Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83

Heritage Foundation founder Edwin J. Feulner dies at 83

I’m a blind mum of three on PIP – food costs more because I can’t prepare it myself

I’m a blind mum of three on PIP – food costs more because I can’t prepare it myself

‘We’re told to eat s**t’: Resentment builds on Labour benches as economy stalls

‘We’re told to eat s**t’: Resentment builds on Labour benches as economy stalls

BRIAN READE: 'Welcome to Bonkers Britain, a joke of a country where I feel beaten and ungoverned'

BRIAN READE: 'Welcome to Bonkers Britain, a joke of a country where I feel beaten and ungoverned'

Brian Leishman will still attend Labour conference despite suspension

Brian Leishman will still attend Labour conference despite suspension

WATCH: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani on abolishing prisons: ‘What purpose do they serve?’

WATCH: Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani on abolishing prisons: ‘What purpose do they serve?’

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first

Justice Department moves to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts amid calls for transparency

Justice Department moves to unseal Epstein, Maxwell grand jury transcripts amid calls for transparency

Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza 'very shortly' during White House dinner with allies

Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza 'very shortly' during White House dinner with allies

EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining

EPA announces 23% workforce reduction and closure of research office as part of federal streamlining

Jasper points to 'mischaracterization' of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

Jasper points to 'mischaracterization' of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

Who is the Coldplay concert couple? What to know about the memes, alleged affair and company's response

Who is the Coldplay concert couple? What to know about the memes, alleged affair and company's response