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Brother-in-law of Scotland’s former leader, Humza Yousaf, facing extortion and drug charges
The brother-in-law of Scotland’s former first minister Humza Yousaf has gone on trial accused of extortion and dealing class A drugs. The case follows the death of a man who fell from a window in Dundee after allegedly being threatened. Ramsay El-Nakla, 37, is on trial at the High Court in Edinburgh and is the…
Read MorePetrofac administrators eye North Sea sale by Christmas
Administrators to Petrofac, the collapsed oilfield services company, are racing to secure a sale of its North Sea operations by Christmas – a move which could save thousands of British jobs. Sky News understands that Teneo, which is handling Petrofac’s insolvency, received a handful of bids for its profitable UK business late last week. City…
Read MoreRats and fleas get blamed for the Black Death – but here’s how it could have spread so fast
The rapid spread of the Black Death through medieval Europe could have its origins in a massive volcanic eruption, according to new research. The plague killed between a third and half of the European population in the mid-14th century. But it’s unknown what triggered the pandemic. Now scientists in Cambridge and Germany have pieced together…
Read MoreDerby police evacuate around 200 homes as men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. Police carried out a warrant in Vulcan Street, Derby, and arrested a man in his 40s and another in his 50s. Officers said it’s not being treated as a terrorism incident and there is…
Read MoreMan charged over allegedly assisting Manchester synagogue attacker with reconnaissance of defence facility
A man has been charged with four terrorism offences following allegations that he assisted Manchester synagogue attacker Jihad al Shamie with earlier reconnaissance of a UK defence facility, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. Mohammad Bashir, 31, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday. The CPS said the assistance provided was not in relation…
Read MoreCity watchdog rules out market abuse probe into Rachel Reeves
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The City watchdog has dismissed Conservative requests for a market abuse probe into Rachel Reeves over claims the UK chancellor gave misleading information about the public finances ahead of last week’s Budget. Nikhil Rathi, head…
Read MoreSoaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services to be reviewed after ‘overdiagnosis’ claim
A review into the rising demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services has been launched by the health secretary. The independent review will look at rates of diagnosis, and the support offered to people. Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the issue needs to be looked at through a “strictly clinical lens” after he claimed…
Read MoreNumber of flu patients in hospital beds across England rises by more than 50%
The number of flu patients in hospital beds across England is more than 50% higher than the same period in 2024, according to NHS data. An average of 1,717 patients were in beds in England each day last week, including 69 in critical care. This is an increase of 56% for the same week in…
Read MorePolice to ramp up use of ‘out-of-control’ facial recognition technology amid privacy warnings
The use of controversial facial recognition technology will be ramped up by police under government plans. Ministers are launching a 10-week consultation asking for views on how the tech should be regulated to protect people’s privacy. The government also plans to create a new regulator overseeing facial recognition, as well as biometrics and other tools.…
Read MoreFarmers lose more than £800m after hottest spring and summer on record, study finds
British arable farmers are facing a revenue loss of more than £800m after one of the worst-ever harvests on record, analysis shows. Crop production this year was hit by the hottest spring and summer on record as well as drought conditions, leaving farmers with 20% less revenue, according to an estimate by the Energy and…
Read MoreEnergy grid £28bn upgrade to add £108 to household bills
The energy regulator has confirmed plans for a massive upgrade to the UK’s energy grids, adding £108 to customer bills by 2031. Ofgem said on Thursday that the £28bn investment over the next five years would bolster resilience in the transition to a renewable energy future and that much of the bill would be offset…
Read MoreThe Ashes: England three wickets down in second Test vs Australia
<a href='https://www.skysports.com/cricket/live-blog/12040/13478668/the-ashes-live-australia-vs-england-second-test-updates-and-score-from-day-nighter-at-the-gabba-in-brisbane'>The Ashes: England three wickets down in second Test vs Australia</a> Source link
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