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How Scotland fans got behind the Children of Chernobyl after shameful Belarus lockout
Followers of the national team won’t be visiting Belarus for their next World Cup qualifier on Monday because UEFA have banned their opponents from hosting games due to their government’s involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They aren’t...

Scotland's 'most trusted' profession revealed in survey
CAW’s biennial Trust Survey found 87% of senior business and finance decision-makers in Scotland trust chartered accountants “to do the right thing” - ahead of scientists (84%), engineers (84%), doctors (83%), academics (70%), and lawyers (65%)....

Teesside Recycling Services duo caught on CCTV dumping commercial waste into residential bins
A pair of 'recyclers' were caught dumping up to 30 black bags of commercial waste into residential bins near a back alley. Hartlepool's Ian Rumble, who owns a recycling company, along with his co-worker, Carl Timlin, were caught via CCTV...
CARIBBEAN-ENVIRONMENT- UK based company provides technology to combat sargassum seaweed

Scotland's 'most advanced' helicopter air ambulance arrives at new base
It has been described as a ‘game changer’ by charity bosses with the specially customised helicopter expected to improve the chances of saving people’s lives. The helicopter will have enhanced weather radar and night vision, greater capacity and...

Major UK cabinet shakeup: David Lammy Deputy PM, Shabana Mahmood Home Secretary
Published on: September 6, 2025 5:59 PM UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing key figures to major positions. David Lammy becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper, who is now...

Reform UK backs abolishing 'mad Ed Miliband’s job' just hours after Keir Starmer's Cabinet purge
Reform UK members have voted to abolish Ed Miliband's net zero department and repeal the Climate Change Act. The motion, proposed by Doncaster Cllr Rachel Reid, instead suggested Reform UK could create a new independent energy security group....

Millions of drivers set to see dramatic change on UK roads under new proposals
Millions of drivers are set to see an overhaul of roads and motorways within years under new proposals. National Highways is expected to use new technologies including AI trials, in addition to upgrading older systems. The draft third Road...

Fish And Chips, Pride And Prejudice: British Week 2025 Brings UK Culture To Paraguay
More than twenty cultural events will take place from 6 to 13 September 2025, organised by the British Embassy together with local partners. The celebration, British Week 2025, brings activities to Asunción and other cities, showcasing UK culture...

Indians perform Ganesh Visarjan in UK river, internet divided. Video
The ten-day Ganeshotsav is drawing to a close with the grand Ganesh Visarjan rituals being performed across the country. Amidst the celebrations, one video from the United Kingdom has captured widespread attention online. The clip shows a group of...

Russia imposes political propaganda on Ukrainian children in occupied territories – UK Defence Intelligence
CHILDREN. STOCK PHOTO: IGORVETUSHKO/DEPOSITPHOTOS UK Defence Intelligence has analysed Russia’s propagandist "political education" of Ukrainian youth in the temporarily occupied territories. Source: UK Defence Intelligence update dated 6 September...

Indian Devotees Perform Ganesh Visarjan In UK River, Viral Video Sparks Online Debate
Indian Devotees Perform Ganesh Visarjan In UK River, Viral Video Sparks Online Debate (Image Source - Sandeep Anthwal/Instagram) As the ten-day Ganeshotsav comes to an end with grand Ganesh Visarjan rituals taking place across India, a video from...

Events tomorrow – SEPT. 7: C.A.U.S.E (Cooperation of the Arts for the Upliftment of Society and the Environment) Foundation
Musical comedy programme ‘We Will Rock You’ featuring 20 hit songs by British Rock Band ‘Queen,’ – performed by artistes Rahael Thomas, Samiksha Chawla, Deepa Jacob, Kieren Alvares Lynn, Arvind Kasthuri, Aakarsh Paul, Trisha Purohit, Shyju Varkey...

Cooper appointed new foreign secretary, Lammy becomes deputy premier in major UK reshuffle
British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on Friday was appointed as the country's new foreign secretary, replacing David Lammy, who becomes the new deputy premier, as well as the justice secretary in a major Cabinet reshuffle.Keir Starmer's first...
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power
LONDON (AP) — The political pitch sounded familiar: The country is in crisis. The government must slash immigration, crack down on crime, ditch green energy targets and reopen factories to “make Britain great again.” The words of Nigel Farage to...

Alert for UK households buying bottles of red or white wine in September
UK households buying wine have been told they may want to prioritise English makers and vineyards - after a stellar year. British growers have harvested their grapes early after a dry, hot summer, it has emerged. Warm weather has created strong...

Top Research Highlights from UK Obesity Congress 2025
In an era where obesity has become a global epidemic, unraveling the complex interplay between diet, genetics, and long-term health outcomes remains an urgent scientific challenge. A recent landmark study published at the 10th meeting of the...

UK Economic Crime Progress Report: A mixed picture
When the UK government launched Economic Crime Plan 2 (ECP2) in March 2023, its ambitions were clear. Building on the first Plan, the 2023-26 strategy set out three overarching goals: to cut fraud; reduce money laundering and recover more criminal...

India News | Britain's Crown Prosecution Service Inspects Tihar Jail as India Intensifies Efforts to Extradite Fugitives
New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): A team from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in the national capital, according to prison sources. This is part of the Indian legal system's efforts to bring fugitives...

How women are reclaiming BEER – including groundbreaking aisle change at major UK supermarket
A GROUNDBREAKING project is seeing beer aisles being taken over by women. In more than 110 Lidl stores, ale made by women will take up at least 50 per cent of the shelves. 3 Beer big-hitters, including Jo Stewart of Stewart Brewing, (third from...