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UPDATE: Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s first minister

Humza Yousaf has announced his resignation as Scotland’s first minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes.

Yousaf had been battling for his political survival after terminating the...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 12:42

Irish GDP expands quarterly, consumer price inflation slows in April

The Irish economy expanded in the first quarter of 2024, data from the Central Statistics Office showed on Friday, while consumer price inflation slowed on...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 11:25

New UK laws to protect consumers from cyber attacks take effect

New laws in the UK protecting consumers from hacking and cyber attacks come into effect on Monday, with all smart devices required to meet minimum-security...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 10:50

Scotland’s Humza Yousaf to make statement as resignation expected

Humza Yousaf is to make a statement as he is expected to resign as first minister of Scotland.

He is holding a press conference at Bute...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 10:45

UK and Irish ministers to meet amid row over migration

UK and Irish ministers are due to meet in London amid an escalating row over migrants travelling from the UK to Ireland.

Ireland’s Deputy Premier &...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 08:52

Average price paid for UK motor insurance jumps by a third in a year

The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance was around a third, 33%, or £157 higher in the first quarter of this year than a...

Mon, 29/04/2024 - 06:08

UK companies in ’significant’ distress up 30% in Q1 - Begbies Traynor

Begbies Traynor Group PLC on Friday said its quarterly ’Red Flag Alert’ research showed a more than 30% jump in UK companies in ’significant’ financial...

Fri, 26/04/2024 - 12:04

US, Canada and Britain impose new sanctions on Iran

The US, Canada and Britain imposed new sanctions on Iran on Thursday in response to the Iranian attack on Israel.

The measures primarily focus on the...

Fri, 26/04/2024 - 05:29

Labour says to renationalise UK railways in ‘first term’ if elected

The opposition Labour party has pledged to renationalise the UK railways if elected, with the shadow transport secretary saying that ‘today’s broken model simply doesn’t...

Thu, 25/04/2024 - 12:09

UK car production fell 27% annually last month - SMMT figures

UK car production fell back last month as factories adjusted for new models, latest figures show.

The number of cars built was 59,467, down by 27%...

Thu, 25/04/2024 - 05:48

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