Finance Secretary Shona Robison says spending constraints are the only option available to her in the current climate.

Scottish government spending constraints unavoidable - Robison

HM Revenue & Customs will move less than a mile away from its current building in Telford.

More than 1,000 jobs saved as HMRC stays in town

Most pensioners will lose their winter fuel payments from this autumn.

Winter fuel payment cuts prompt charity concerns

The government is set to scrap higher thresholds for strike action introduced by the Conservatives. It is understood Labour will reverse the changes, which took effect in 2017, as part of its planned overhaul of trade union laws. Legislation to enact the changes will start its journey through Parliament before...

Laws on union strike threshold set to be scrapped

The US Sun

WHETHER it's a wee dram in Scotland, a flurry on the races in Newmarket or beers on the Belgium beach – I love getting away as often as I can. I rarely slum it, aiming for 4-star establishments on the whole and the wining and dining that comes with it.

I’m on 3 types of benefits but go on 5 holidays a year – people call me ‘criminal’ but I deserve a break like everyone

Families say they have been left "fearful for the future" after the charity's announcement.

Decision to close residential home 'devastating'

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The force believe two men might have information which could help officers with their inquiries.

Search for duo as part of stabbing investigation

Survivors of the Bayesian yacht say the ship "capsized within a few minutes", according to a doctor treating them. Speaking from Di Cristina Children's Hospital in Palermo, Dr Domenico Cipolla says: "They told me they found themselves in an incredible condition, let's say of physical and psychological upheaval of their lives, and that the boat capsized within a few minutes."

Doctor: Bayesian 'capsized within a few minutes'

Balasankar Narayanan, 44, is potentially violent and should not be approached, the Met Police says.

Man who is 'risk to women' flees care facility

The scheme, which includes 48 affordable homes, has been recommended for approval by planning officers.

Plan for 143 homes set for approval

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

The Independent

The daughter of BBC racing commentator John Hunt sent a text urging the recipient to call 999 after she was shot with a crossbow, an inquest heard. Hannah Hunt, 28, and her sister Louise, 26, both died from crossbow bolt injuries in an attack in Bushey earlier this month, Hertfordshire Coroner’s Court was told on Tuesday, while their mother Carol  died from stab wounds. When officers arrived they found Hannah alive in the main doorway of the home, with a crossbow bolt still in her chest, senior coroner for Hertfordshire Geoffrey Sullivan was told.Hannah had texted someone telling them...

Racing commentator John Hunt’s daughter ‘sent 999 text after she was shot with crossbow’

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

The captain of a boat that rescued 15 people after after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily has described the incident as "a big disaster". One person on board the vessel is confirmed to have died, while another six remain missing. Karsten Borner said his own boat...

Captain of Bayesian rescue boat describes 'disaster'

A MUM has spilled the beans on the costs of her temporary council housing after being evicted from the previous property. Mum-of-four Beth Owen was forced to seek help after her family was evicted from their private rented house. The brood, from the UK, found themselves ''homeless'' for a whopping...

I lived in council homeless accommodation with my family for a year – we paid £200 a month just to get kids to school

The woman, named locally as Alberta Obinim, died at the scene in Gorton while two others are in hospital.

Woman killed and two hurt in stabbing

A fifth person has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was seriously assaulted. Police were called to Best One on Fratton Road in Portsmouth at 02:40 BST on Friday, after the 22-year-old walked in and asked for medical help. Two women, aged 35 and 37, and...

Fifth person arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The girl was seen punching and kicking at the entrance of a hotel housing asylum seekers, a court hears.

Girl, 13, admits violent disorder at asylum hotel

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Pensioners urged to claim as winter fuel support cut

Nearly a million people eligible for pension credit do not claim, also excluding them from energy bill...

Pensioners urged to claim as winter fuel support cut

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