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Removal of whisky tariffs after state visit boosts Scotch trade

President Trump said he would remove tariffs and restrictions on whisky imports in honour of King Charles and Queen Camilla, a move praised by Scottish officials and industry leaders

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Usain Bolt live at The O2: fastest man ever shares his story

Hear Usain Bolt reflect on his rise from rural Jamaica to global sporting icon in a one-night appearance

Starmer faces Commons vote over Mandelson vetting referral

Sir Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs the referral is a political stunt as scrutiny mounts over Lord Mandelson’s Washington ambassadorship

Commons to vote on referring Keir Starmer over Mandelson appointment

A high-stakes House of Commons debate could trigger a formal inquiry into whether Keir Starmer misled MPs over the Mandelson appointment

Scottish Labour promises immediate implementation of Equality Act in women’s manifesto

Scottish Labour says it will act straight away on Equality Act changes, prioritising single-sex spaces, NHS wards and women’s health services

Behind the scenes: odd moments from the Holyrood campaign

A short, sharp guide to the week’s campaign oddities, overheard remarks and public moments from Holyrood

Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr priorities ahead of the Senedd election

Residents in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr want relief on business rates, better NHS access and stronger flood defences as the Senedd election approaches

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.

Royal couple thank Americans after Blair House stay and Scottish whisky tariffs are removed

King Charles and Queen Camilla expressed gratitude after a four-day state visit, staying at Blair House as a tariff decision benefiting Scottish whisky followed

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Kitchen blaze on Longstone Road prompts single-file traffic and bus diversions

A kitchen fire in a ground-floor flat on Longstone Road has forced traffic restrictions and bus diversions while emergency crews manage the scene

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Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa: preview and team news ahead of Europa League semi-final first leg

A focused look at team form, key absences and tactical questions ahead of the Europa League semi-final first leg at the City Ground

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United face setback as Cunha misses out and Carrick manages selection dilemmas

Michael Carrick must adapt after Matheus Cunha withdraws with a sore hip flexor, amid training progress, team-leak concerns and scrutiny over United’s managerial future

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

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

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Affordable king size bed and at-home beauty picks to refresh your space

Explore a luxe-looking king size bed from ShopHomeStyle and two practical beauty items—an IPL handset and whitening products—that together refresh your bedroom and routine

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Vegan hair supplement praised by Sara Cox for fuller, stronger hair

Sara Cox has shared positive results from a vegan hair supplement; read about the science, costs and real user feedback

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Use peppermint and mint herbs as a natural rodent deterrent

Use fragrant herbs and basic garden proofing to make your borders and patios unattractive to rodents

King Charles and Queen Camilla visit 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla laid a floral tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, met bereaved families and spoke with New York officials to honour the victims of September 11, 2001

How the Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint as Trump maintains a blockade

As Iran bolsters its control of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States keeps a naval blockade in place and allies prepare a defensive international mission to reopen vital shipping lanes

What Great Britain and the United Kingdom really mean

A concise guide to why Great Britain, the United Kingdom and the British Isles refer to different places and political entities

Shipping companies remain cautious after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Shipping lines welcome Iran’s reopening announcement but require mine clearances, written procedures and insurer guidance before returning to the strait

Blockade of Iranian ports deepens tensions and drives up oil prices

Pakistan has renewed shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran while a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens pressure and global markets react

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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

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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

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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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