Month: September 2024

UK News: First minister complains of ‘same Tory cuts agenda’ in effort to shift blame for his own government’s budget problems

John Swinney has accused Labour of “intensifying” austerity as his ministers prepare to cut hundreds of millions of pounds in Scotland’s public spending this week.

In an effort to deflect blame for his own government’s budget challenges, the first minister said Labour was implementing “the same Tory cuts agenda” after the Treasury announced plans for £22bn in cuts last month. Continue reading…
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Seabirds are in a precarious position as their breeding areas are threatened by climate breakdown and overfishing

Five seabirds have been added to the UK’s conservation red list, meaning they are at dire risk of local extinction.

The government has been urged to act as the arctic tern, Leach’s storm petrel, common gull, great skua and great black-backed gull join other seabird species such as the puffin on the list after severe population declines. Continue reading…
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ICYMI: Air fryer apple fritters are a healthier version of this classic bakery treat and super easy to make at home! Continue reading Air Fryer Apple Fritters at Recipes From A Pantry.http://dlvr.it/TCfnkq
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UK News: High demand crashes ticket-selling websites amid scramble to secure place on 14-date tour

Did Oasis sell out yesterday? Definitely in Dublin. Maybe in Manchester. It was hard to tell.

Fans struggled to buy the million or so tickets that went on sale at 9am yesterday morning for the Manchester band’s 17-date comeback tour. Tickets had been expected to be snapped up in minutes, but instead many waited in online queues for hours, frustration mounting, only to be kicked off booking websites. Continue reading…
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