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Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has snubbed an invitation from Donald Trump to attend a White House state banquet with the King and Queen next week.The Scottish Government confirmed that Mr Swinney “politely declined” the offer to participate in the April 28 event.But Mr Swinney’s spokesman explained that election campaigning prevented him from accepting.”President Trump called First Minister John Swinney to invite him to the State Banquet at the White House next week,” they said.”Due to the election, the First Minister politely declined the invitation.”Scotland heads to the polls on May 7 for the Holyrood election, with the SNP tipped…
Britain’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 4.9 per cent, offering a rare piece of positive economic news despite growing signs of strain across the labour market.The figure marked a decline from 5.1 per cent in the previous reading, covering the three months to February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. However, broader indicators suggest the apparent improvement may mask a weakening jobs market as hiring slows and demand for workers declines.Early data shows payroll numbers have started to fall, with employers becoming increasingly cautious about taking on new staff. Wage growth has also weakened significantly, while the number…
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, which represents roughly half of drivers on the Tube network, are striking over a Transport for London’s (TfL) voluntary proposal to allow train operators to move to a compressed four-day week.
The PGA Tour plans to have no events in Hawaii for the first time in 63 years after this year’s season opener in Maui was cancelled because of drought conditions.The Sentry was scheduled for 8-11 January at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, but had to be scrapped as the course failed to resolve a water rights dispute with another local company.An alternative venue could not be found so the season made a less ceremonious start on 15 January with the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.That event on Oahu has traditionally been paired with The Sentry, allowing golfers…
A Labour MP has said that Sir Keir Starmer “satisfied a lot of people in Westminster” and has blamed the vetting process for the appointment of Peter Mandelson.Speaking on GB News, Perran Moon also said the situation was “completely different” to that of Boris Johnson: “I totally disagree [that the Prime Minister has a bad day.] He promised he would come to the chamber and explain all of the events that led up to the situation we found ourselves in.“He’s done that today. He has satisfied a lot of people in Westminster.“He apologised, as he has done right the way…
EasyJet has issued a dire three-week jet fuel shortage countdown – putting tourists on notice for travel chaos. One of the airline’s regional chiefs has suggested it could be rocked by operational difficulties within just three weeks as the fallout from the Iran war threatens to spark mayhem for British travellers. Javier Gandara – EasyJet’s country director for southern Europe – admitted to the Majorca Daily Bulletin that it is “difficult” to forecast the severity of the jet fuel crisis beyond “three or four weeks”.The senior executive issued the warning on Monday, effetively starting a countdown to May for travel…
He is likely to set out to the committee the context in which his initial decision was taken – that Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador had already been publicly announced and his interpretation of the law, the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act, 2010, was that he was not authorised to share the conclusions of the UK Security Vetting process.
The NHS Couch to 5K app is celebrating its 10-year anniversary having been downloaded more than eight million times.The app, which is a collaboration between the BBC and the Department of Health and Social Care is a free, beginner-friendly running plan and aims to help people go from being non-runners to be able to complete 5km.As well as eight million downloads, the app has also supported more than one billion minutes of movement since its launch in 2016.To mark the anniversary, a series of special programmes across the BBC are taking place – including a Traitors special of the BBC Sport…
The release of commemorative stamps to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday symbolises the “end of the Elizabethan era”, experts have claimed, as they remain divided over whether King Charles III’s stamps can ever carry the same cultural weight.David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy at Royal Mail, exclusively told GB News that the centenary set was designed to take the public “on a journey” through the late monarch’s life, with images spanning from childhood to her decades of public service.He told the People’s Channel: “It’s difficult when you’ve got somebody who lived over nine decades to try to…
Jones kicks off his title bid with a tough test against Mark Selby, who will be hunting a fifth world title to add to his impressive trophy cabinet.Cwmbran’s ‘Silent Assassin’ will be hoping he can repeat his heroics of 2024 and go one step further to win his first ranking title.And while last year’s champion Xingtong will be hoping to break the ‘Crucible curse’, Jones is focused on himself.”I honestly don’t mind who I play. I just concentrate on myself and If I play well then I’m sure I’ll be a game for anybody,” said Jones.”When I’d gone there the…