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Gordon Lyons said the Labour Government had made an ‘incredible mess’ of its welfare reform agenda.

The Scottish SPCA’s Animal Guardians programme aims to foster compassion and empathy in young people aged three to 16.

The statement apologised for the group’s “deplorable behaviour” after frontman Bobby Vylan led crowds in controversial chants.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged his Government did not ‘get the process right’.

‘People saw I was upset, but that was yesterday. Today’s a new day and I’m just cracking on with the job,’ the Chancellor said.

Co-accused Thomas O’Hara was also found not guilty by the judge at Belfast Crown Court on Thursday.

Tributes have poured in for the 28-year-old following the incident at 12.40am on Thursday.

Disruptions hit fans as campaign group brands traffic gridlock a ‘nightmare’.

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced a ‘comprehensive review’ of local government aimed at slashing red tape and reforming funding.

Jota had three children with his long-term partner Rute Cordosa and enjoyed holidays with his family.

The Fraser of Allander Institute now expects Scottish economic growth of 0.8% in 2025 and 1.0% in 2026 – a slight downgrade from its April forecasts.

Three men were cleared of all offences at Belfast Crown Court.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made her first appearance since she was seen crying in the Commons on Wednesday.

The Culture Secretary said she was ‘not satisfied with the response’ from the BBC so far.

Robinson entered not guilty pleas after the details of the charges were read out at Southwark Crown Court.

The boys, aged 16 and 17, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were remanded into youth detention at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Experts said a ‘turnaround’ in spending by UK businesses and consumers helped to support the industry.

John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway died in March this year at the age of 105.

The Housing Secretary said doing so is a ‘vital part’ of Government action to tackle the housing emergency.

Households are adjusting to ‘ongoing cost pressures’, one finance expert said.