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Oil tanker seized by US spotted in Scotland’s Moray Firth

The UK government said the Marinera was being supplied with food and water before continuing its journey.

Income tax changes unveiled in Scottish Budget

56 minutes agoShareSaveAngus CochraneSenior political journalist, BBC ScotlandShareSavePA MediaThe Scottish government has announced plans to change income tax thresholds...

Controversial Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams dies aged 68

His ex-wife announced his death on Tuesday during a live stream of his podcast.

Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved

A Monzo spokesperson said it had activated a back-up banking service after identifying issues affecting its app.

Nuclear bunker nears collapse due to erosion

The brick building, on the East Yorkshire coast, is thought to be about 70 years old.

Starting gun fired on crucial election as Wales’ parliament returns

2 hours agoShareSaveDavid DeansWales political reporterShareSaveGetty ImagesLeaders of Welsh Labour, Plaid Cymru and Welsh Conservatives fired the starting gun...

Rejuvenated Wilson reaches Masters quarter-finals

Former world champion Kyren Wilson puts his UK Championship disappointment behind him with some superb snooker to defeat China's Si Jiahui 6-2 and move into the Masters quarter-final.

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed

The government is set to announce its intention to build a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester, the...

Government to commit to building new Birmingham-Manchester rail line

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Ship captain ‘did nothing’ to avoid tanker crash

Vladimir Motin has pleaded not guilty to gross negligence manslaughter over the collision in March.

Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links

Membership of the Freemasons or similar organisations became declarable in December.

Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5

The next stage of a new law being designed to stop cover-ups has been temporarily delayed after MPs raised...