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Scotland’s Information Commissioner is taking legal action against the Scottish government after it missed a series of deadlines to produce documents about an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon. Ministers had been given until Thursday to produce some correspondence relating to the inquiry, which saw the former first minister cleared of breaching the ministerial code over the investigation of her predecessor Alex Salmond. John Swinney told MSPs that it will “not take much longer” for these papers to be handed over. But David Hamilton has taken the unprecedented step of instructing solicitors to begin legal proceedings which could see the government…

Manchester United are keen to resume talks with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo over a new contract that would bring him in line with his fellow senior squad members.Mainoo’s current contract expires in 2027, although there is an option to extend that by a further year. There have been no discussions yet and it remains to be seen how open Mainoo is to signing a new deal given his well-publicised desire to leave United on loan last summer.Mainoo has not started a single Premier League game this season under Ruben Amorim and was hoping to secure a loan move during the current…

Wolves have rejected a bid from Leeds United for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.The offer fell well below Wolves’ £40m asking price and came a number of days ago.Wolves are willing to sell the Norway international, who has struggled in the Premier League this season, if they receive an acceptable offer during the transfer window.Bottom of the Premier League, Wolves are looking to reshape their squad ahead of an expected relegation. Given Strand Larsen’s poor form and deteriorating relationship with fans, he is expected to leave Molineux.The 25-year-old signed from Celta Vigo, initially on loan, in 2024 and scored 14 goals…

A group of farmers used tractors to block the roads into Britain’s largest shipping port in the early hours of Friday, as part of a major new protests.Police were at the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk as farmers arrived at around midnight. The farmers are said to have began the night by blocking two gates at the port, but moved to just one at around 4.00am due to safety reasons.The protest saw many signs, with one reading: “Since I could walk, my passion and purpose is farming. Don’t take our livelihoods! Save British farms”.Another said: “Save our farms, save our…

Sir Keir Starmer has been branded a “delinquent” after moving the first group of migrants into Crowborough’s ex-army base in the dead of night, despite mass public protest. Speaking to GB News, Major Mike Shearer launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister for “not acting in the interest of the country” and housing “criminals” over “soldiers”.The first 27 migrants have been moved into the ex-army base, which will be scaled up to more than 500 single adult men.The coach, with a police escort, was driven onto the Crowborough Camp just before 3.30am on Thursday.The Home Office has insisted that…

Royal fans have been gushing over James Middleton’s adorable video shared on Instagram, which features his dog Isla sleeping soundly as the entrepreneur played with her whiskers.The cocker spaniel was warming up in the sun, fast asleep as James approached the pup, flicking her whiskers like guitar strings.Isla lifted half an eye open to look at her dad, appearing unbothered as Princess Kate’s brother strummed away.Royal fans have been reacting to the sweet video, which has attracted over 3,000 likes on Instagram.James Middleton shared the adorable video on his Instagram page. | INSTAGRAM/JMIDYOne commenter said: “Bless that baby, she has…

Poundland has issued a major store closures update ahead of multiple shops shutting down next month. Earlier today, the retailer confirmed the completion of its extensive restructuring programme, which resulted in the closure of nearly 150 stores and the loss of approximately 2,200 positions across the business.The discount chain, which came perilously close to administration last year before securing High Court approval for its turnaround plan in August, now operates 651 sites compared to roughly 800 prior to the reorganisation.Staff numbers have fallen from 14,200 to around 12,000 following the overhaul. Managing director Barry Williams acknowledged that despite considerable progress,…

Helen Flanagan has launched a scathing attack on her former fiancé Scott Sinclair, branding the footballer a “d**khead” amid an ongoing row over their family home.The former Coronation Street actress made the explosive remarks following reports that the 36-year-old ex-Bristol Rovers player wants her to vacate the property where she lives with their three children.Despite the bitter dispute, the 35-year-old soap star admitted she retains some affection for her former partner of 13 years.”He’s a d**khead, but I will always have love for him,” she declared in a new interview.Helen Flanagan has publicly slammed her ex, Scott Sinclair | PA…

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Alys Davies & Pete Allison NewsbeatGC Images via Getty ImagesHarry Styles has announced 50 shows across seven cities including six at London’s Wembley StadiumAn almost four-year wait for Harry Styles’ new music is over, but he’s been far from elusive in that time.Spotted running marathons in Berlin and Tokyo and watching on as a new pope is confirmed in the Vatican, there are few places one of the world’s biggest artists can go without drawing attention.But speaking to the about new single Aperture, Harry says he has no intention of locking himself away from “the human experience”.”When I first started…