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Phil Sim and Megan Bonar, ScotlandDouglas Alexander and Kate Forbes have both planned separate summitsThe Scottish and UK governments have invited each other to meetings amid confusion over efforts to support the closure-threatened chemical plant at Mossmorran.Deputy first minister Kate Forbes is to meet with owners ExxonMobil at the Fife ethylene site on Tuesday, aiming to set up a taskforce alongside Scottish Enterprise.But Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has called for Forbes to instead join a group led by Fife Council, and to attend a meeting of local business leaders set for Monday.The plant is due to close in February, with…
Jenna TilleyFlames could be seen on the roof of the empty building on Saturday nightThe cause of a fire at a former nightclub in Wigan town centre remains unknown, police have said, as an investigation is launched into the cause of the blaze on Saturday night.Six fire engine crews rushed to the empty building in King Street after it caught fire at about 22:30 GMT.Nearby premises were evacuated and the area was cordoned off for safety.A Greater Manchester Police representative said: “The cause of the fire is not yet known and an investigation will begin once it is safe to…
Doriane Pin has been crowned F1 Academy champion in Las Vegas.The 21-year-old Frenchwoman, who needed to finish the final race of the season in the top six to secure the title, came home in fifthDutchwoman Maya Weug, the only person who could beat Pin, was third.The all-female series saw a dramatic final race weekend with Weug crashing during the formation lap in the first reverse-grid race, which Prema Racing’s Pin won to extend her championship lead to 20 points.Weug, who is in the Ferrari Driver Academy, gained two places on Pin in the final race but needed to win to…
A Derbyshire dad has transformed his house into a “Christmas wonderland” to raise money for a local school trust. Trevor Wright has transformed his front garden and house in Barrett Street, off Harvey Road in Alvaston. Mr Wright has decorated his house with 35 different decorations made up of thousands of LED lights, including an illuminated UFO.While Mr Wright has previously become known for decorating his house, this is the first time he is raising money for charity. He is raising money for the Parent Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy in Alvaston, which…
Watch the moment Camilla Tominey stopped a Labour MP in her tracks while the backbencher raved about Labour’s “successes” so far in Government.Catherine Atkinson, the MP for Derby North, joined the GB News star on her show on Sunday and appeared to boast about the track record of her senior frontbenchers. Speaking to Camilla, she raved: “We saw wages go up more in ten months than we saw in 10 years under the Conservatives.”Ms Atkinson also insisted that “people are feeling better off” under Labour as inflation comes down which is “what we need to see more of”.But Camilla was…
Becky MortonPolitical reporterTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander has denied leaks ahead of the Budget have damaged the economy, following criticism the speculation has “caused paralysis among businesses and consumers”.Recent months have been dominated by media reports about which taxes could increase, with multiple potential measures floated by the government.Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane told the ‘s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme this was “the single biggest reason why [economic] growth has flatlined”.In response, Alexander said there was always speculation in the run-up to Budgets but the chancellor had been clear about her priorities.Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected…
British light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde loses his third shot at a world title as WBC champion David Benavidez stops him in the seventh round of their bout in Saudi Arabia.READ MORE: Bloodied Yarde stopped in third world title heartbreakPictures courtesy of DAZN PPV.Available to UK users only.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has claimed Nigel Farage’s Reform UK “can’t beat” the SNP before issuing a direct plea to GB News viewers. Ahead of next May’s Scottish Parliament Election, Mr Sarwar sat down with GB News host Gloria De Piero to discuss his upcoming ambitions for the pivotal moment for Scotland.Scots will be heading to the polls for the first time since Reform UK snatched hundreds of wards from both the Tories and Labour in the 2025 Local Elections. Stressing the importance of the upcoming Holyrood elections, Mr Sarwar told GB News: “They’re choosing who the First Minister…
Meghan Markle has been left in hysterics as the duchess shared behind-the-scenes footage of a recent photoshoot.The 44-year-old appeared on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s winter edition, with Meghan speaking to journalist Kaitlyn Greenidge from the publication.Meghan reposted the behind-the-scenes from the photoshoot on her Instagram stories.In one clip, the duchess is in fits of laughter as she sits on the floor posing in a white, button-down shirt.Meghan Markle was in fits of laughter during the photoshoot | INSTAGRAM / MEGHAN Meghan captioned the video: “Behind the shot”, promoting the work by the publication’s Editor-in-Chief, Samira Nasr, who also appears…
Drivers are being warned of several serious vehicle recalls from some of the largest brands in the world amid fears that vehicle issues could cause fires.The likes of Kia, Ford, Honda and more have issued recall notices for various faults that may increase the likelihood of a fire or collision. GB News has rounded up the most important car recalls issued over recent weeks that motorists need to know about.HondaNew documents filed with the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have recalled 256,603 vehicles relating to a software error.Certain 2023-2025 Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles are being recalled as…