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Doubts raised over demand for pints of wine ahead of September launch

Doubts raised over demand for pints of wine ahead of September launch

The SNP’s Patrick Grady said the Government should admit there is ‘little to no demand or interest for this supposedly glorious Brexit benefit’.

John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party

John Swinney – the SNP veteran who has pledged to unite the party

The Perthshire North MSP has announced his bid to be Scotland’s next first minister.

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

Daily Mirror owner Reach sees another hit from social media news de-ranking

Reach said page views plunged by a third year-on-year in the first quarter, with overall digital revenues down by 8.5%.

Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

Channel crossings: Busiest day of the year so far sees 711 migrants arrive in UK

The Home Office said 711 people made the journey in 14 boats on Wednesday, suggesting an average of 51 people per boat.

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

John Swinney confirms bid to run for SNP leadership and become first minister

He was deputy first minister under Nicola Sturgeon, but has been on the backbenches since Humza Yousaf replaced her.

Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

Princess Charlotte’s ninth birthday marked by picture release

Charlotte’s big day comes as the Waleses navigate Kate’s cancer treatment.

Tories wrong to withdraw whip from Lee Anderson, says Kwarteng

Tories wrong to withdraw whip from Lee Anderson, says Kwarteng

The former chancellor said the Conservatives were ‘shielded’ from the threat of Reform UK by the first past the post system.

Third man to appear in court over Channel crossing tragedy

Third man to appear in court over Channel crossing tragedy

The National Crime Agency said Mohammed Jibril, 23, from Sudan, will appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Voters cast ballots from back of car as usual polling station was shut

Voters cast ballots from back of car as usual polling station was shut

Officials posted a photograph of a grey car with its boot open, with a polling station sign hung from its door handles.

Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions

Front-runners for SNP leadership to announce intentions

John Swinney and Kate Forbes are on Thursday expected to set out whether they wish to run for the top job.

Revolution Bars holds takeover talks with rival Nightcap

Revolution Bars holds takeover talks with rival Nightcap

The firms held discussions around ‘a range of possible transactions’, including a possible offer for the entirety of Revolution.

PIP disability benefits pay claimants a maximum of £798.63 per month

PIP disability benefits pay claimants a maximum of £798.63 per month

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride misspoke when he claimed in an interview that people were paid “thousands” in Personal Independence Payments.

Apple working to fix iPhone alarm issue

Apple working to fix iPhone alarm issue

The tech giant said it is aware of an issue where alarms do not play the expected sound.

Too late to prevent AI risk to elections this year, expert claims

Too late to prevent AI risk to elections this year, expert claims

Dame Wendy Hall also suggested social media sites could limit posts about politics on polling day to prevent misinformation.

Olivia Rodrigo ‘bummed’ as shows are latest casualty of Co-op Live Arena issues

Olivia Rodrigo ‘bummed’ as shows are latest casualty of Co-op Live Arena issues

The opening of the Manchester venue has been delayed a number of times.

Co-op Bank transformation ‘materially complete’ ahead of merger deal

Co-op Bank transformation ‘materially complete’ ahead of merger deal

The bank said discussions over its agreed merger with Coventry Building Society are ‘well advanced’ after completing significant due diligence.

John Swinney expected to announce SNP leadership bid

John Swinney expected to announce SNP leadership bid

Mr Swinney will make a statement in Edinburgh.

Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

Jeff Lynne announces death of ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy at 76

The pair were collaborators for more than 50 years.

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Man to run to every Premier League stadium to build football pitches in Africa

Max Keens, 31, founded a charity building sustainable football pitches for communities across Africa.

UK economic growth downgraded for next two years – OECD

UK economic growth downgraded for next two years – OECD

The UK economy grew by 0.1% last year and is expected to see growth improve to 0.4% this year, although this is below the 0.7% previously predicted.

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