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Unions warn of ‘winter of discontent’ as council strike spreads across Scotland

Unions warn of ‘winter of discontent’ as council strike spreads across Scotland

Cleansing staff in 14 local authority areas are now taking action as part of the dispute over pay.

Ben Wallace says UK can ‘certainly toughen up’ visa conditions for Russians

Ben Wallace says UK can ‘certainly toughen up’ visa conditions for Russians

The Defence Secretary said he does not like watching oligarchs’ wives “enjoying themselves in Greece or the South of France”.

Facebook confirms work to fix issue with its feed

Facebook confirms work to fix issue with its feed

The social network said it was “working to get things back to normal”.

Red Arrows members accused of bullying, misogyny and sexual harassment

Red Arrows members accused of bullying, misogyny and sexual harassment

More than 40 personnel, including young female recruits, have provided 250 hours of evidence to an inquiry.

Sunak steps up attack on Truss over economic plans

Sunak steps up attack on Truss over economic plans

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak defended his economic approach and warned that Liz Truss’ approach was a ‘gamble’ with people’s finances.

Asda to remove ‘best before’ dates from almost 250 fresh products

Asda to remove ‘best before’ dates from almost 250 fresh products

The supermarket will leave the dates off produce including citrus fruits, potatoes, cauliflowers and carrots across all its UK stores from September.

Police appeal over shooting of 18-year-old in London amid wave of violent crime

Police appeal over shooting of 18-year-old in London amid wave of violent crime

Alex Ajanaku was in Beaumont Road, Leyton, after going to an illegal rave, in the early hours of September 1 2021 when he was killed.

Eurotunnel services ‘back to normal’ after passengers stuck for five hours

Eurotunnel services ‘back to normal’ after passengers stuck for five hours

A service from Calais to Folkestone was stopped in the tunnel under the English Channel.

Ukraine now ‘knows the price’ of freedom on Independence Day, says aid worker

Ukraine now ‘knows the price’ of freedom on Independence Day, says aid worker

Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, Dimko Zhluktenko visited friends fighting on the front line and described what he saw as ‘devastating’.

Viral sensation Jackie Weaver announced for Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister

Viral sensation Jackie Weaver announced for Channel 4’s Make Me Prime Minister

She joins a line-up of 12 candidates in a contest to see what it really takes to operate in the world of politics.

Twenty protesters arrested after damaging fuel pumps on M25

Twenty protesters arrested after damaging fuel pumps on M25

Police said they were ‘working as quickly as we can to remove the protesters from the service stations’.

Tom Tugendhat in Kyiv on 31st anniversary of Ukraine independence

Tom Tugendhat in Kyiv on 31st anniversary of Ukraine independence

‘We’re in shelters after being woken by the air raid siren’, the MP said.

Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into effect for 15 million customers

Thames Water hosepipe ban comes into effect for 15 million customers

The company said water levels in its reservoirs were ‘much lower than usual’.

Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

Liz Truss says the UK would be Ukraine’s greatest ally under her leadership

On Ukraine’s independence day, Ms Truss pointed to her record as Foreign Secretary since Russia’s invasion.

What the papers say – August 24

What the papers say – August 24

The alleged murder of a nine-year-old girl is splashed across the front pages.

Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

Pay dispute ‘could escalate beyond winter’ as more waste workers walk out

From Wednesday, waste workers in 13 local authorities in Scotland, including Glasgow, Dundee, and Aberdeen, will strike.

Anne Heche to be laid to rest ‘among her peers’ at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Anne Heche to be laid to rest ‘among her peers’ at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The actress’ sons said the outpouring of kindness following their mother’s death had shown them she also belonged ‘to her fans’.

Appeals to turn in gunman after fatal shooting of girl, 9, in own home

Appeals to turn in gunman after fatal shooting of girl, 9, in own home

Olivia Pratt-Korbel died in Kingsheath Avenue in the Dovecot area of Liverpool.

Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots

Rishi Sunak pledges to oppose nationalism as Zahawi showcases UK aid to Scots

Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi will head to Scotland to showcase Government support for energy bills, as the crisis dominates the Tory leadership race.

Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

Eurotunnel passengers forced to leave train beneath English Channel

The initial breakdown late on Tuesday affected the 3.50pm Eurotunnel Le Shuttle service from Calais to Folkestone.

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