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Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay

Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay

Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay

12 November 2025

A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after being offered a real-terms pay cut.


Dazzling Northern Lights display may be visible across parts of UK

Dazzling Northern Lights display may be visible across parts of UK

Dazzling Northern Lights display may be visible across parts of UK

12 November 2025

The Met Office has issued a space weather warning, as the Northern Lights are set to be visible in some areas on Wednesday night.


Police to record biological sex of all offenders, chief constable tells MSPs

Police to record biological sex of all offenders, chief constable tells MSPs

Police to record biological sex of all offenders, chief constable tells MSPs

12 November 2025

Jo Farrell said the force already recorded the biological sex of offenders in cases of rape and other sexual crimes, but that is now being extended.


Government ‘riven with internal dissent’, says Swinney after Streeting briefing

Government ‘riven with internal dissent’, says Swinney after Streeting briefing

Government ‘riven with internal dissent’, says Swinney after Streeting briefing

12 November 2025

Scots will be ‘taken aback’ by the internal wrangling at the top of the UK Government, the First Minister said.


Starmer condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack on Streeting amid leadership row

Starmer condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack on Streeting amid leadership row

Starmer condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack on Streeting amid leadership row

12 November 2025

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called for heads to roll in No 10 over suggestions he was plotting to oust Sir Keir Starmer.


Sir Grayson Perry ‘American Dream’ artwork acquired for nation

Sir Grayson Perry ‘American Dream’ artwork acquired for nation

Sir Grayson Perry ‘American Dream’ artwork acquired for nation

12 November 2025

The print can be seen at the Modern One gallery in Edinburgh.


Andrew gets a name change as Palace reinstates hyphen to Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew gets a name change as Palace reinstates hyphen to Mountbatten-Windsor

Andrew gets a name change as Palace reinstates hyphen to Mountbatten-Windsor

12 November 2025

The double barrelled surname was created by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 1960.


Nasa medical chief and SpaceX astronaut heading to Scotland’s largest space expo

Nasa medical chief and SpaceX astronaut heading to Scotland’s largest space expo

Nasa medical chief and SpaceX astronaut heading to Scotland’s largest space expo

12 November 2025

JD Polk and Dr Sian Proctor will discuss how humans can live and work ‘long term’ in space.


Baby diagnosed with brain tumour aged three months celebrates birthday at home

Baby diagnosed with brain tumour aged three months celebrates birthday at home

Baby diagnosed with brain tumour aged three months celebrates birthday at home

12 November 2025

Emilie Sime, aged one, was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged three months old after suffering symptoms which resembled a seizure.


Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance

Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance

Police to take ‘no further action’ over alleged chants at Bob Vylan performance

12 November 2025

An investigation was launched by the Met Police after footage emerged allegedly showing singer Bobby Vylan, saying ‘death to the IDF’.


Anne admires flower named after late royal in Singaporean botanic garden

Anne admires flower named after late royal in Singaporean botanic garden

Anne admires flower named after late royal in Singaporean botanic garden

12 November 2025

The Princess Royal visited Singapore’s National Orchid Garden on the first day of her visit to the city-state.


Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026

Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026

Royal Mail not rolling out further changes to second-class post until early 2026

12 November 2025

The firm has been running a pilot to overhaul letter delivery services, including scrapping second-class deliveries on Saturdays.


Seven men charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Seven men charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

Seven men charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

12 November 2025

Avon and Somerset Police said the offences date from between 2022 and 2025.


Wes Streeting in last-minute plea to doctors to call off strike

Wes Streeting in last-minute plea to doctors to call off strike

Wes Streeting in last-minute plea to doctors to call off strike

12 November 2025

The Health Secretary said he would not move further on pay, despite BMA calls for a 26% uplift to counter what it says is pay erosion over time.


Streeting calls for Starmer to sack ‘self-defeating’ briefers

Streeting calls for Starmer to sack ‘self-defeating’ briefers

Streeting calls for Starmer to sack ‘self-defeating’ briefers

12 November 2025

The Health Secretary has categorically denied plotting to oust the Prime Minister.


Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

12 November 2025

The ballot runs until January 14.


Streeting rules out bid to challenge Starmer amid ‘unhelpful’ briefing war

Streeting rules out bid to challenge Starmer amid ‘unhelpful’ briefing war

Streeting rules out bid to challenge Starmer amid ‘unhelpful’ briefing war

12 November 2025

The Health Secretary’s comments follow a flurry of late-night briefings from Number 10 in which allies of Sir Keir came out fighting on his behalf.


Princess Royal lays wreath in solemn moment with veterans in Singapore

Princess Royal lays wreath in solemn moment with veterans in Singapore

Princess Royal lays wreath in solemn moment with veterans in Singapore

12 November 2025

Princess Anne visited Commonwealth war graves and Royal Navy vessel HMS Spey on the first day of her visit to Singapore.


Trump says BBC ‘defrauded the public’ with editing of January 6 speech

Trump says BBC ‘defrauded the public’ with editing of January 6 speech

Trump says BBC ‘defrauded the public’ with editing of January 6 speech

12 November 2025

The US President told Fox News he had an ‘obligation’ to take legal action over the speech.


Scottish salmon adds £1 billion to national economy, say new figures

Scottish salmon adds £1 billion to national economy, say new figures

Scottish salmon adds £1 billion to national economy, say new figures

12 November 2025

New figures show that Scottish salmon’s economic contribution has increased by a quarter over the past four years.


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