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UK sends minehunter drones to Ukraine to clear way for grain exports

UK sends minehunter drones to Ukraine to clear way for grain exports

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia’s ‘cynical attempts to hold the world’s food supply to ransom’ must not succeed.

Three killed in Highlands crash were American tourists, Police Scotland confirm

Three killed in Highlands crash were American tourists, Police Scotland confirm

The trio died when their car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the A9.

Former Yes Scotland strategy chief makes case for compromise on independence

Former Yes Scotland strategy chief makes case for compromise on independence

Stephen Noon said he wanted Scotland to have the form of government that it wishes as he accepted ‘that may not be independence’.

Man in 20s dies after falling into Thames while being arrested by police

Man in 20s dies after falling into Thames while being arrested by police

The man was pulled from the water and treated by paramedics but later declared dead.

Next PM ‘right’ to wait to weigh up options to ease cost of living – minister

Next PM ‘right’ to wait to weigh up options to ease cost of living – minister

George Eustice insists people will soon know what further action Boris Johnson’s successor will take to ease the burden.

Gardai to take part in parade to mark 100th anniversary of policing handover

Gardai to take part in parade to mark 100th anniversary of policing handover

The gardai will retrace the steps of Michael Staines and his force, which marched from the Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street to Dublin Castle.

Price cap hike ‘could see three-quarters of Scots in fuel poverty’

Price cap hike ‘could see three-quarters of Scots in fuel poverty’

Frazer Scott of Energy Action Scotland said almost three quarters of Scottish households could be in fuel poverty after the October increase.

Dimbleby says Maitlis should not have made Newsnight monologue a ‘polemic’

Dimbleby says Maitlis should not have made Newsnight monologue a ‘polemic’

The veteran broadcaster also dismissed the idea a call from No 10 put pressure on the BBC to rebuke Maitlis and her team.

Eustice defends sewage spill plan branded ‘cruel joke’ by critics

Eustice defends sewage spill plan branded ‘cruel joke’ by critics

The Cabinet minister says he is the first Secretary of State to ‘really grip’ the issue posed by storm overflows.

Consultation will consider extending NHS pension changes to help winter staffing

Consultation will consider extending NHS pension changes to help winter staffing

The measures, which were introduced in March 2020, are currently set to run until October 31.

More migrants cross Channel as annual total nears 25,000

More migrants cross Channel as annual total nears 25,000

About 40 people were brought to Dungeness in Kent, including women and children.

‘Sense of relief’ in Liverpool at arrests over nine-year-old Olivia’s murder

‘Sense of relief’ in Liverpool at arrests over nine-year-old Olivia’s murder

Assistant mayor Harry Doyle said people have come forward with information because they ‘want to see justice’ for the schoolgirl and her family.

Price cap experts forecast £7,700 average bills next year

Price cap experts forecast £7,700 average bills next year

In the worst warning yet, energy consultancy Auxilione forecast a £7,700 bill from April 2023 – with gas costing consumers 34.22p per kWh.

Councils told ‘decontamination’ may be needed after strike sees rubbish pile up

Councils told ‘decontamination’ may be needed after strike sees rubbish pile up

Public Health Scotland issued the advice as a strike by waste workers in Scotland continued.

Man ‘very happy’ with houseboat move as energy costs hit land-dwellers

Man ‘very happy’ with houseboat move as energy costs hit land-dwellers

Martin Walsh has to move the houseboat every two weeks.

What the papers say – August 27

What the papers say – August 27

Britain’s ‘winter catastrophe of rising energy bills’ is the story consuming Saturday’s front pages.

Nasa set for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

Nasa set for launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

While this mission will be uncrewed, the agency aims to put people on the Moon in 2025.

Government launches scheme to promote next generation of UK artists globally

Government launches scheme to promote next generation of UK artists globally

The X-UK project initially ran as a pilot scheme in 2020-2021.

Charles edits The Voice newspaper to mark its 40th anniversary

Charles edits The Voice newspaper to mark its 40th anniversary

Founded in 1982, The Voice is the only national black British newspaper operating in the UK.

Scottish theatre awards return in person for first time since pandemic

Scottish theatre awards return in person for first time since pandemic

The Critics Awards for Theatre in Scotland will be presented at the Tron Theatre in Glasgow on September 11.

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