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Labour figures call for measured process rather than immediate leadership change

Senior Scottish Labour MPs say it is too soon for a quick leadership coup and urge a formal, member-led process to decide the party’s future

Health & Wellness

Night leg cramps: causes, relief and when to seek help

Learn practical strategies to relieve nocturnal leg cramps, why vitamin deficiency can play a role and when the pain may signal a more serious condition

How the Shetland result exposed the dangers of assumed political inevitability

A concise exploration of how long incumbency, local campaigning and the 8 May 2026 Shetland result reveal risks to democratic responsiveness

SNP holds power in Scotland without outright majority as Reform UK and Labour tie for second

SNP returns to office yet the distribution of seats leaves questions on leadership, coalition math and the future of independence

Fragmented council leaves Birmingham without clear majority after May 7 election

Labour’s 14-year run in Birmingham ended as Reform, Greens, Conservatives and independents split the council, creating an uncertain future for services and the bin dispute

No overall control in Birmingham as Reform and Green Party make significant gains

Labour’s 14-year leadership of Birmingham City Council ends as several parties pick up seats and remaining recounts leave the chamber with no single majority

Eluned Morgan defeated in Senedd election as Welsh Labour endures heavy losses

Eluned Morgan’s unexpected loss in the Senedd marks a historic defeat for a sitting leader and deepens a difficult night for Welsh Labour

EIMA 2022, International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

EIMA International is the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening, a biennial event created in 1969 by FederUnacoma.

Multiple fatalities discovered inside Union Pacific boxcar near Laredo

Six people were discovered dead inside a sealed Union Pacific boxcar at a Laredo railyard, prompting an active investigation and questions about conditions, timing and origin

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Keir Starmer under pressure after heavy local election losses and internal ultimatums

A battered Labour government confronts mounting calls for change from MPs and allies as internal rivals position themselves for a potential leadership contest

News

VAR overturns stoppage-time goal as Arsenal hold on to beat West Ham

Arsenal escaped with a 1-0 win after a lengthy VAR pitchside review wiped out a 95th-minute West Ham equaliser, prompting praise, criticism and debate across the game

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Serious motorcycle collision closes Lisnevenagh Road in Ballymena

A serious collision on Lisnevenagh Road, Ballymena on May 9 saw emergency services respond and a motorcyclist taken to RVH in a serious condition; witnesses are asked to contact PSNI

Underglow matcha melting cleansing balm: why shoppers are obsessed

The Underglow Matcha Melting Cleansing Balm from Iconic London has returned after selling out, offering a nourishing, matcha-rich cleanse that transforms from balm to milk

Simba waffle cotton bedding review and Easter sale guide

Find simple bedding upgrades and budget beauty tech that could change your routine

Lifestyle

Sunniest dog breeds to brighten your home: 12 cheerful picks

Explore breeds known for their sunny temperaments and get practical tips to match a joyful dog to your life

Lifestyle

How keeping your cat contained can increase its lifespan

Containing pet cats reduces road, disease and human-related hazards and can extend their lifespan by several years

Lifestyle

Treat yourself with the NEOM pamper kit and smart at-home beauty picks

Explore a half-price NEOM pamper set that transforms baths into spa escapes and see two practical at-home beauty products worth trying

Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius prompts controlled evacuation in Tenerife

On 9 May 2026 Tenerife prepared to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak; WHO officials described containment steps and reassured the public that the situation is not a repeat of COVID

Fragile truce after US strikes Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz

A delicate pause in hostilities survives strikes and detentions as negotiators seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and broker a wider agreement

How the Kingdom of England formed, ruled and joined Scotland

Read a clear, compact account of the Kingdom of England that follows its rise under the Anglo-Saxons, the Norman transformation, Tudor expansion and the constitutional shifts that led to the Acts of Union 1707

How the countries within the United Kingdom are organised and identified

A clear overview of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom, their legal systems, devolved institutions and how identity and statistics reflect difference

How threats over the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping regional strategy

Iran has vowed retaliatory long and painful strikes if the United States renews attacks, reaffirming control over the Strait of Hormuz and deepening a standoff that has choked off significant oil exports

Economy

Country-level quarterly trade estimates for goods and services

A compact overview of quarterly, seasonally adjusted trade estimates by country and a directory of dataset editions

Economy

Actual weekly hours worked dataset for the UK: rolling three-month figures

Discover key figures on actual weekly hours worked from the Labour Force Survey and learn how the rolling three-month, seasonally adjusted dataset is organised and accessed

Economy

Uk imports rise and exports fall, leaving a £0.72bn trade deficit in February 2026

UK trade moved into a small deficit in February 2026 after exports fell and imports climbed, with goods weakening while services showed modest resilience

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