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The so-called Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly suicide bombing on a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan that killed 47 people and wounded scores more. In a statement posted on social media, IS said two of the group’s members shot and killed security guards manning the entrance of the Fatimiya mosque in Kandahar province. One detonated his explosives at the entrance of the mosque and the other […]

The summit starts on October 31st A vote for strike action by railway workers that is set to disrupt Cop26 is “no longer valid”, Scotland’s transport minister has claimed. Graeme Dey called for RMT members to vote again on whether to take action over the pay dispute, claiming there is now a “very fair offer” for ScotRail staff. The trade union announced strike action by ScotRail workers from November 1-12 […]

That's according to the charity, Age UK Council tax would need to be hiked by 10% on average next year if social care is to “stand still”, according to a charity calling for an urgent central government cash injection. Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s decisions in the autumn spending review will determine whether social care services “wither and die”, stand still or get stronger, Age UK warned. Money the Government is planning […]

That's according to the UEFA referees’ chief, Roberto Rosetti UEFA’s referees’ chief believes the wording of the offside law needs to be improved in the wake of Kylian Mbappe’s controversial winner in Sunday’s Nations League final. The France striker was in an offside position but was played onside after Spain defender Eric Garcia stretched to intercept a through-ball from Theo Hernandez and made slight contact. Spanish players remonstrated with English […]

They are the first F1 team to become a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework Williams Racing has launched a new Sustainability Strategy with the goal to be ‘climate positive’ by 2030. The UK-based Formula 1 team says the plan has been developed over the past year in collaboration with experts, and has five key pillars: Climate Action, Biodiversity Stewardship, Sustainable Innovation, Industry Access for All and […]

That's according to the property website, Zoopla Homes across Britain have added £49,257 to their value over the past five years on average, according to a property website. The total value of homes has risen by 20% – or £1.6 trillion – in the past five years, Zoopla said. More than a third (£550 billion) of the £1.6 trillion increase has been recorded in the past year alone. And there […]

That's according to a new report from The Scottish Chambers of Commerce Scotland’s economic recovery has been kick-started by the end of Covid-19 restrictions in August, a new report has found. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) quarterly economic indicator report found an increase in confidence across all sectors in the third quarter of this year. But uncertainty continues across businesses, with worries over the energy crisis potentially pushing prices […]

Insulate Britain demonstrators burned their court orders banning their road-blocking protests outside the Royal Courts of Justice as a High Court judge extended the injunctions until the end of next month. Members of the Extinction Rebellion offshoot have repeatedly blocked major roads, including the M25 and the M4, since September 13. In response, National Highways has been granted three injunctions banning the demonstrations on the M25, around the Port of […]

Shortages at petrol stations remain “serious” due to fuel not being delivered where it is needed, retailers have warned. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, claimed a “large majority” of forecourts did not know when they would receive their next delivery. He said: “There are many reports of wet sites quickly going dry because the continuity of tankers remains out of kilter with orders. “The situation in London […]