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New SQA leader makes series of pledges for first 100 days in charge

New SQA leader makes series of pledges for first 100 days in charge

New SQA leader makes series of pledges for first 100 days in charge

07 July 2025

Nick Page said his promises mark the start of a ‘new era of collaboration, transparency, and opportunity’.


Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

Mobile phone emergency alert system to be tested in early September

07 July 2025

The emergency alert system will be tested at around 3pm on September 7, in its second ever nationwide drill.


Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy’

07 July 2025

A joint funeral was held on Monday for nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella.


Overwhelming levels of drugs destabilising prisons, watchdog warns

Overwhelming levels of drugs destabilising prisons, watchdog warns

Overwhelming levels of drugs destabilising prisons, watchdog warns

07 July 2025

The chief inspector of prisons revealed ‘frightening’ blades including a zombie knife was also suspected of being dropped into prison by a drone.


Reform councillors were ‘shocked’ that they won their seats, says Farage

Reform councillors were ‘shocked’ that they won their seats, says Farage

Reform councillors were ‘shocked’ that they won their seats, says Farage

07 July 2025

Nigel Farage puts a Reform-led council’s ‘slow start’ down to his party being a ‘rethink’ on local government.


Families to visit Tuam mass grave site ahead of excavation

Families to visit Tuam mass grave site ahead of excavation

Families to visit Tuam mass grave site ahead of excavation

07 July 2025

Families and survivors of a notorious former mother and baby home in the west of Ireland are to visit the site ahead of its major excavation.


Majority direction for jury in Wagner Group arson trial

Majority direction for jury in Wagner Group arson trial

Majority direction for jury in Wagner Group arson trial

07 July 2025

Around £1 million of damage was caused in an arson attack on an industrial unit in Leyton, east London, last March 20, the Old Bailey has heard.


Jury shown CCTV footage of alleged assault on police at Manchester Airport

Jury shown CCTV footage of alleged assault on police at Manchester Airport

Jury shown CCTV footage of alleged assault on police at Manchester Airport

07 July 2025

Footage from the body-worn cameras of the three officers was also played to the court.


‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10

‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10

‘Discussions continue’ over US steel tariffs deal ahead of deadline, says No 10

07 July 2025

US president Donald Trump has said he plans to start implementing tariffs on the US’s trade partners on July 9.


State-subsidised restaurants to offer nutritious food to deprived households

State-subsidised restaurants to offer nutritious food to deprived households

State-subsidised restaurants to offer nutritious food to deprived households

07 July 2025

The restaurants will particularly meet the needs of deprived households with children, Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said.


Super junior ministers ‘acting as a collective authority in Cabinet meetings’

Super junior ministers ‘acting as a collective authority in Cabinet meetings’

Super junior ministers ‘acting as a collective authority in Cabinet meetings’

07 July 2025

The High Court is hearing a challenge by Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly.


Teenager killed in care home said ‘social services destroyed my life’ – inquest

Teenager killed in care home said ‘social services destroyed my life’ – inquest

Teenager killed in care home said ‘social services destroyed my life’ – inquest

07 July 2025

Melissa Mathieson, 18, was murdered by Jason Conroy at Alexandra House in Bristol, which provided care for adults with learning disabilities.


Fact check: Social media channel of migrant’s journey posts AI-generated videos

Fact check: Social media channel of migrant’s journey posts AI-generated videos

Fact check: Social media channel of migrant’s journey posts AI-generated videos

07 July 2025

The videos contain many hallmarks of AI generation, including a watermark in some of them.


Five people deny murder of woman shot dead in Wales

Five people deny murder of woman shot dead in Wales

Five people deny murder of woman shot dead in Wales

07 July 2025

Joanna Penney died after suffering serious injuries at an address in Talbot Green in March.


UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting

UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting

UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting

07 July 2025

Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer are due to discuss measures to tackle small boats crossings when they meet for a head-to-head summit this week.


Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

Tributes paid to ‘exceptional’ scientist killed in alleged street attack

07 July 2025

Fortune Gomo, 39, who worked for Scottish Water, was originally from Zimbabwe.


Government energy fund saves just 120 jobs despite £43m spent in two years

Government energy fund saves just 120 jobs despite £43m spent in two years

Government energy fund saves just 120 jobs despite £43m spent in two years

07 July 2025

The Just Transition Fund was formed in 2022 with pledge to provide £500 million over 10 years.


Teenager dies in hospital following disturbance as two men charged

Teenager dies in hospital following disturbance as two men charged

Teenager dies in hospital following disturbance as two men charged

07 July 2025

Adam Nevin was found injured following the incident in Broxburn.


Business confidence at highest level in eight months, RBS finds

Business confidence at highest level in eight months, RBS finds

Business confidence at highest level in eight months, RBS finds

07 July 2025

Private sector activity also had its strongest rise since November, the RBS growth tracker found.


Princess of Wales’s parents attend day eight of Wimbledon

Princess of Wales’s parents attend day eight of Wimbledon

Princess of Wales’s parents attend day eight of Wimbledon

07 July 2025

Comedians Sir Lenny Henry and Michael McIntyre were also seen on day eight of the tennis championships.


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