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A Scottish brewer is set to open one of the rarest beers in the world – a 150-year-old bottle once brewed for an Arctic expedition – to create a modern version of the historic ale.

A Scottish charity has completed the installation of six solar-powered children’s surgical theatres in western Ukraine, as the region faces ongoing bombing and power disruption in the war with Russia.

The courage of campaigners whose lives were devastated by state scandals will be honoured as the so-called Hillsborough Law comes before Parliament for its first debate, the Justice Secretary has said.

CBBC actress Ellie Goldstein, the first celebrity with Down’s syndrome to compete on the main series of Strictly Come Dancing, is the fifth contestant eliminated from the show.

A “heroic” member of LNER rail staff who tried to stop a train knife attacker and “undoubtedly saved people’s lives” remains in a life-threatening condition, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

A pregnant British teenager accused of drug smuggling has been moved to a mother and baby unit in a Georgian prison, her mother said.

Wolves have sacked Vitor Pereira weeks after he signed a new long-term contract.

First-look images have been released of the bear portraying Paddington for the new West End musical inspired by the beloved children’s books and films.

Two men born in Britain are suspected of carrying out the Huntingdon train knife attack which is not believed to have been motivated by terrorism, police have said.

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has emphasised the need for better representation of working-class voices in the media because “if you’re only going to hear elite opinions we’re never going to get anywhere”.

Kemi Badenoch has said she is “rebuilding” the Conservative Party, as she marks her first year as Tory leader.

More than 40,000 homes for military families are to be modernised as part of a £9 billion overhaul of armed forces accommodation.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales have moved into their “forever home”, Forest Lodge, with their children, it has been confirmed

A 70-year-old man who died after a helicopter crashed into a field near Doncaster has been named as Peter Smith, South Yorkshire Police said.

Tens of thousands of people from all over Serbia have gathered in the town of Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster a year ago.

Pressure is building on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to give evidence before a powerful US Congressional committee about his links to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

First Minister John Swinney has said he will raise tariffs on Scotch whisky in talks with the US ambassador.

Restrictions banning fireworks in some parts of Glasgow have come into force for the first time after being delayed last year due to a missed deadline.

The former duke of York became known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor with immediate effect from October 30 2025.

A retired professor has said it feels “incredible” to have completed a 5,000-mile charity trek around the British coastline in memory of her late wife.

A customer of a former Labour minister’s allegedly fraudulent Covid-19 testing firm told a court the company offered her a refund if she took down a Facebook post about them sending her a false negative result.

The actor son of Prunella Scales and Timothy West has said he feels “very sad” that they will be unable to watch him play Malvolio in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s upcoming production of Twelfth Night.

Three Just Stop Oil activists who took part in a protest in which Stonehenge was sprayed with orange powder have been found not guilty of criminal damage after citing human rights law in their defence.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned “anything is possible” if football’s rulemakers ignore clubs over fixture concerns.

UK house price growth has fallen month-on-month in October, according to figures from Nationwide Building Society, as experts said budget uncertainty and a cooling jobs market is weighing on buyer confidence.

Concern about immigration is a “manufactured panic”, a campaign group has said after polling suggested only a quarter of people think it is an important issue locally.

A lack of transparency is blocking attempts to determine whether the Scottish Government’s spending on mental health is effective, a Holyrood committee has warned.

Around £240 million of energy credit is sitting in closed account balances and could be reclaimed by consumers, the UK’s energy watchdog has said.

The King has begun the formal process to strip the titles from Prince Andrew who will move out of his Windsor home to Sandringham.

A 70-year-old man has died after a helicopter crash in South Yorkshire, police have said.

Climate science and AI safety are among the sectors receiving funding as part of a £55 billion boost for research and development (R and D), the Government has said.

Up to £500 million of household energy bill debt is set to be written off as part of a new relief scheme, the energy regulator has announced.

A critically endangered spider has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight after being unseen in the UK for 40 years.

Tom Daley has said he feels “so fortunate” to present new Channel 4 knitting show Game Of Wool following his retirement from diving.

A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a triple stabbing in Uxbridge

Luke Littler missed Wednesday’s Players Championship event in Wigan after a traffic jam caused the world number two to be late for registration.

A teenager has been found guilty of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old boy in the neck as high jinks turned to tragedy at a New Year’s Eve fireworks event.

A man stabbed in an attack that left a dog walker dead was saved by his next door neighbours who rushed out armed with baseball bats to fend off the knifeman.

Sir David Attenborough is championing a bid by conservationists to raise £30 million to secure a vast upland estate in Northumberland for nature and the nation.

Women will be able to get the morning-after pill free of charge in pharmacies across England from today.

A new pancreatic cancer breath test could “revolutionise” care for patients, experts have said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the army to immediately carry out “powerful strikes” in Gaza.

A child has died following a “hazardous materials” incident at a flat in east London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has said.

R and B singer Chris Brown will be allowed to return to the United States as he awaits trial for an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub in 2023.

A Reform UK government would change the Civil Service code to ban non-party political activism that has led to a “woke agenda that has infected so much of Whitehall”, an MP of the party has said.

An Afghan national has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and two other people, including a 14-year-old boy, were injured in a “senseless act of violence” in west London.

Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her family has said.

Rio de Janeiro is to become a “vibrant hub of climate action” as the Brazilian city prepares to host the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize ceremony, organisers said.

Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing.

A woman with a deadly cancer has been fundraising for life-extending treatment through bake sales.

The 53-year-old and professional partner Lauren Oakley left the competition on Sunday night after losing the dance-off to Amber Davies and professional Nikita Kuzmin.

More than 1,200 public health leaders have called for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to progress quickly through the final parliamentary stages to “protect future generations”.

The usual housing market slowdown seen in the run-up to Christmas has started early, according to a property website.

A rapid blood test to help diagnose life-threatening conditions in children – such as sepsis or meningitis – is being trialled in the NHS.

Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs.

The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power.

The number of NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered by private hospitals and clinics has increased by almost 500,000 this year to 6.15 million.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has warned people not to buy weight-loss jabs from unregulated sources after an illegal laboratory was dismantled.

An asylum seeker accidentally released from prison was last seen in the London area, police said, as officers urged anyone who spots him to call 999 immediately.

Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh.

The Strictly Come Dancing professionals are to embody the different eras of Britney Spears’ music career as part of the show’s icons week.

Parents are being urged to get their children vaccinated against flu “wildfire” over half-term as cases rise, with pop-up clinics being set up at fire stations and bowling alleys.

A hospital has performed a record number of pioneering prostate procedures in one day in a bid to help curb NHS waiting lists.

Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show.

Communities in England are facing increased flood risks, air pollution and sewage leaks in their area, an analysis of constituency-level data suggests.

The UK Government should not ramp up the decline of Scotland’s oil and gas industry, a report has urged, after it found jobs created in clean energy are failing to make up for losses in the North Sea.

There has been encouraging progress but “significant challenges” remain in how police tackle child sexual exploitation and grooming gangs, a watchdog has said.

Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third.

Strictly Come Dancing hosts Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have announced they are leaving the BBC dance programme.

Insurance claims by motorists for damage caused by rodents, including nesting in vehicles, chewing wiring and gnawing seatbelts, have jumped, according to an insurer.

The first 5p coins bearing the portrait of the King will start to show up in people’s wallets and pockets soon.

Households and businesses are to receive stronger protection against energy firms under plans to strengthen the industry ombudsman.

The four women who resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry victims liaison panel have said they would be prepared to return if safeguarding minister Jess Phillips resigns.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and condemned Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” on Ukraine.

A migrant who was deported to France under the “one-in, one-out” deal has re-entered the UK on a small boat.

A 15-year-old boy who stabbed fellow pupil Harvey Willgoose to death during a school lunch break can be named, a judge has ruled.

Grieving families who have lost loved ones as a result of severe allergic reactions are calling for urgent changes to the inquest system, warning that the current set-up has failed to learn from past tragedies.

Charities are predicting a shortfall of three million volunteers over the next year, warning it will jeopardise essential services from hospices, conservation, animal welfare, and local community support.

Older women who clock up 4,000 steps a day just once or twice a week cut their chance of early death by 26%, research suggests.

Inflation unexpectedly remained steady last month as upward pressure from petrol prices was offset by easing food costs, according to official figures.

The first NHS patient has received a pioneering new treatment for liver cancer, which uses focused ultrasound waves to destroy the disease.

Six people were arrested as Irish police were attacked with missiles and fireworks after violence flared outside a Dublin hotel used to house asylum seekers.

A mother whose two sons were killed by their father said she hopes they would be proud after a decade of campaigning in their names has resulted in a promised change in the law on parental contact.

Pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-bedroom mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years.

A rare copy of the United States Declaration of Independence will go on display in London next year as part of an exhibition exploring the birth of the country.

Bob Vylan frontman Bobby Vylan has said he is “not regretful” of his Glastonbury chant and would “do it again tomorrow”.

Channel 4’s Dispatches has claimed to be the first British television programme to use an artificial intelligence (AI) presenter.

The UK Government has said it is “deeply saddened” that Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv have decided to decline any tickets offered to their fans for the Europa League match at Villa Park.

Pizza Hut is to shut 68 restaurants after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration.

Grieving families have welcomed the launch of an independent investigation into the maternity and neonatal services practices at an NHS Trust where they say their babies were failed.

Sir Keir Starmer must open an inquiry into the scale of harm caused by online forums promoting suicide, a group of survivors and families of the bereaved have said.

Prince Andrew and the royal family could face further embarrassment, with the imminent publication of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir in the week that the King is to pray with the Pope.

Almost three in five doctors cared for patients in temporary spaces like hospital corridors, offices and cupboards this summer, according to a new survey.

The families of those killed in the 1994 Chinook helicopter crash have published 110 “critical questions” about the tragedy, as they prepare to hand in a petition to Downing Street.

Tea leaves picked from the hills of Sri Lanka 200 years ago could save the cup of tea from extinction.

Former England rugby player Chris Robshaw has become the third celebrity to be eliminated from this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing.

TV presenters Vernon Kay, Sir Stephen Fry, and Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are among the winners at the 2025 Variety Club Showbusiness Awards.

Sir Geoffrey Boycott gave a touching eulogy at the funeral of Dickie Bird, praising his fellow Yorkshireman as “the best umpire in the world”.

The Government has unveiled the first-ever national plan to train and recruit workers who can fill the skills gap in the clean energy transition.

Makeup artist Mary Greenwell has said she was “flattered” when she was asked to work with then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

Adventurer Steve Backshall has retraced the King’s steps from his 1975 trip to the Canadian Arctic exactly 50 years on.

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to three points after Leandro Trossard’s second-half goal fired Mikel Arteta’s side to a 1-0 victory at Fulham.

Thousands of protesters have marched through central London to show their opposition to digital ID plans.

Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou after only 40 days and eight matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Chelsea.

A blood test that screens for more than 50 cancers – and which is being trialled in the NHS – is correct in 62% of cases where it thinks people may have the disease, a study has found.

Reality TV star Molly-Mae Hague has said a remark she made about everyone having “the same 24 hours in a day” led to “hateful comments” and “death threats”.

Virginia Giuffre’s family say the news that Prince Andrew will give up his remaining titles “vindicates” their sister.

Dormice, otters and other threatened wildlife could be put at risk by plans to make developers pay a levy for their impacts on nature, green groups have warned.

US TV star Jimmy Fallon was treated to some Highlands hospitality as Scottish soldiers hosted him for a special dinner during his holiday in Royal Deeside.

Palestine Action’s co-founder can proceed with a legal challenge against the Government over the group’s ban as a terror organisation, the Court of Appeal has ruled, as it dismissed a Home Office appeal.

Scottish meat exporters will benefit from less red tape following a deal with the EU, the UK Government has said.

Banks have sometimes missed opportunities to help “break the spell” of romance scams, according to the City regulator.

Homeowners are being urged to make their gardens more resilient to flooding with plants that can help them bounce back from heavy rain and floods.

A ban on Israeli fans from attending an Aston Villa match is “wrong”, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

The number of written complaints submitted to the health service has risen year-on-year to a new record high, NHS England data shows.

Russia, Iran and China have fuelled a dramatic rise in the threats posed to the UK from foreign states, the head of MI5 has warned.

The King has praised the “resolve and resilience” of farmers “through the challenges of our changing climate”.

Former West Ham footballer Said Benrahma has been fined more than £12,000 after his dogs escaped from his home and attacked a golden retriever in the street.

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found hanged at his home, a coroner’s court heard.

A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a 12% increase in the number of penalty points added to licences last year.

As many as 38% of viewers surveyed by the BBC say it is “ineffective” at being independent from the Government.

More than a quarter of children consuming news online said they have believed a fake or artificial intelligence-generated story, according to research.

A former funeral director has admitted a string of offences including presenting four women with ashes he falsely claimed were those of their unborn children.

The Government has sanctioned Russia’s biggest oil producer Rosneft as part of its latest set of measures targeting Russia’s economy amid the war in Ukraine.

More than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from returning to the service last year, figures show.

Graduate hiring has fallen 8% since 2024, a survey has found, but apprentice hiring has increased by 8%.

The UK has delivered more than 85,000 military drones to Ukraine over the last six months, the Defence Secretary is to say, amid a surge in Russian one-way attack drone strikes.

Tommy Robinson was discriminated against by police because of his political beliefs when he was stopped at the border in a luxury Bentley, a court has heard.

UK inflation is set to surge to the highest in the G7 in 2025 and 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

A third (33%) of parents say they have resorted to scrolling social media for parenting advice, a survey for the Government has found.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Vicky Pattison has said she is finding the show “intimidating and overwhelming”, but is keen to push herself out of her comfort zone.

Comedian Ricky Gervais is to guest star in a new U and Gold series about classic British sitcoms.

England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football.

The King is to host the first incoming state visit by a German president for 27 years in December.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he shares the “deep feeling of relief” with the families of Israeli hostages released by Hamas.

Christmas shoppers who start early typically believe they save £120 by making their purchases before mid-December, a survey indicates.

Rachel Reeves could raise tens of billions from tax reforms without breaking Labour’s manifesto pledges but must avoid “half-baked fixes” to Britain’s economic woes at the Budget, leading economists have said.

Offering a combination of genetic tests to people with a “very complex” blood cancer could accurately predict if the disease is likely to come back within 18 months of treatment, a study has found.

Bridget Phillipson has said she is “confident” the Government will “do the right thing” over the two-child benefit cap, in the clearest sign yet that ministers could scrap the policy.

John Swinney has said he will not step down if he wins next year’s Holyrood election but fails to achieve an SNP majority.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the deaths of two children in Stafford, Staffordshire Police said.

Hull KR completed an historic treble after battering defending champions Wigan 24-6 in a pulsating Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Actress Diane Keaton, best known for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died at the age of 79, according to US magazine People.

UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues when a new EU border system comes into force on Sunday.

A 17-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he was shot in north London.

Scotland’s largest rape crisis centre has warned services are at risk of closure without “urgent and adequate” additional funding from Government.

A military horse which bolted through central London after being startled by construction work has retired.

The King’s coat of arms will be on the front of all new passports from December, the Home Office has announced.

A man who stabbed a teenage Syrian refugee in the neck after he “innocuously” brushed past his girlfriend on a crowded shopping street has been detained for life with a minimum term of 23 years.

A man who burned a Koran in London has won an appeal against a conviction which campaigners had criticised as an attempt to bring back blasphemy law.

Ricky Hatton’s funeral cortege was led by the famous Reliant van from Only Fools And Horses as thousands of people lined the streets of Manchester to pay their respects to the “Hitman”.

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The University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London have grabbed some of the top spots in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with Oxford coming first for the 10th year in a row.

Job advisers in GP surgeries and virtual reality interview practice are part of efforts to get 300,000 sick or disabled people into work by 2030 as the Government pledges to give people “a hand up, not a handout”.

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Great Britain’s energy system operator has said there could be “tight days” for energy supply over winter but stressed that new battery storage will help to meet national demand.

Queen have been named the most played rock act on UK radio and TV in the 21st century according to the music licensing company, Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL).

Sir Keir Starmer has urged business leaders to seize the opportunity of the UK’s trade deal with India, after brushing aside suggestions Britain could open up more visa routes for the country.

Kemi Badenoch will close the Conservative Party conference with a promise to double the apprenticeship budget, paid for by slashing student numbers by 100,000.

An African wildlife charity part run by the Duke of Sussex has seen its mandates to manage key animal reservations in Chad withdrawn by the country’s government.

A £20 million fund will be distributed across museums in England to ensure they remain open, the Government has announced.

Deaths among homeless people in the UK have risen by 9% in a year and included 11 children, according to a group monitoring the issue.

Stephen Lawrence’s father says one of his son’s killers should name the other members of the gang who murdered him before being considered for parole.

The UK will “always stand tall” against those who wish harm and hatred upon Jewish communities, Sir Keir Starmer said as he urged students not to protest on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

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A 300-year-old hospital wing featuring paintings by William Hogarth is to open to the public for the first time following an extensive restoration project.

Around one in six (16%) adults class themselves as “financial carers” who are helping to manage the money of someone who is older and more vulnerable, a survey has indicated.

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The biggest shake-up to the homebuying system in history could slash costs for buyers and cut the time it takes to move, the Government claimed.

A “remarkable” discovery about a wasp-like insect’s mechanism for cutting into plants could have implications for modern surgery, scientists say.

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The Scottish Liberal Democrats have called for more action to tackle self-harm in Scottish prisons after figures revealed there have been more than 4,000 such incidents since 2021.

The Prince of Wales has said the “urgent optimism” at the heart of his environmental Earthshot Prize feels “unstoppable” as the 2025 finalists are announced.

Singer Taylor Swift has hailed her “phenomenal” Welsh fans saying they were “on another level” during the Eras Tour.

Arrests have begun at a pro-Palestine protest in London that is taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

Police have stepped up patrols at synagogues across the Manchester area following the terrorist attack which killed two people.

Storm Amy is expected to cause more issues for Scots on Saturday following travel chaos, power cuts and floods the night before.

Nearly a third (30%) of people believe DIY skills are being lost among younger generations, a survey indicates.

Ozzy Osbourne tells his wife Sharon they will be “free” after he plays his farewell gig in a new documentary chronicling the final years of his life.

The Conservative Party will leave the European Convention on Human Rights (EHRC) if it wins the next election, the party has announced, ahead of its conference in Manchester.

Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Hamas’ partial acceptance of a peace plan put forward by US President Donald Trump as a “significant step forwards” and called for an “agreement without delay”.

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy was heckled and booed as he addressed a vigil close to the scene of the Manchester synagogue attack.

Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England’s history.

The boss of JD Wetherspoon has said the pub group will try to “keep price increases to a minimum” amid pressure from rising labour costs, despite reporting higher sales and profits over the past year.

Commuters across the UK have been warned about the possibility of widespread travel disruption as Storm Amy looks set to batter the country well into the weekend.

Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell during the last quarter to its lowest point so far this year, according to a survey.

Popstar Taylor Swift has said her song Opalite is Travis Kelce’s “favourite” track from her new album.