Unions demand action to prevent ‘corporate decapitation’ of Grangemouth
Trade unions have demanded action from Westminster and Holyrood to prevent the “industrial vandalism” and “corporate decapitation” of Grangemouth.
‘Number of faults’ found with plane during landing incident at Belfast International Airport
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has highlighted a “number of faults” with a plane during an incident that took place at Belfast International Airport. The report says the incident,…
Stella McCartney ‘proud’ as she is named Peta’s ‘person of the year’
Stella McCartney has been named Peta’s “person of the year” for being a “visionary” and “animal-friendly” fashion designer. McCartney, 53, has been an advocate of cruelty-free luxury fashion for years…
More sixth form college strikes possible, union leaders say
Further strikes may be undertaken in sixth form colleges across England if the dispute over pay and funding is not resolved, union leaders have warned.
Putin would have authorised Novichok poisonings, senior officials says
Vladimir Putin would have authorised the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal because of the “enormous” reputational risk the Novichok poisonings would have posed to Russia, a senior Foreign Office official…
Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year
Every pensioner in Scotland will receive a winter heating payment next year, the Scottish Government has announced. Ministers were forced to delay plans to bring in the devolved pension age…
Housing industry fears over ‘perfect storm’ of cost increases
Northern Ireland’s housing industry has hit out at a more-than doubling in the cost of connecting newbuilds to the electricity network. The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) and…
Olympic champion Chris Boardman warns of ‘inactivity crisis’ in the UK
An Olympic champion warned the UK has an “inactivity crisis” as he picked up an honour from Buckingham Palace for his work promoting cycling and walking across the country. Former…
Actor hits £25k goal for leg treatment with help from friend Russell Crowe
An actor and stunt coordinator who injured his leg has reached his £25,000 fundraising target for treatment with the help of star and friend Russell Crowe. Charlie Allan, 61, from…
Drinks group which counts Jawbox gin among brands lands £6.5m finance package
A drinks group has secured fresh financial backing of £6.5m amid its latest growth strategy. Drinksology Kirker Greer (DKG) Group, which counts brands like Jawbox gin and Bowsaw among its…