Millions across England, Scotland and Wales to vote in key elections
Millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales are due to vote in the largest set of polls since the 2024 general election.Polling stations open on Thursday 7 May from 07:00 BST to 22:00 BST, with results expected on Friday and over the weekend.Voters in Scotland and Wales will choose who should run their national parliaments, while seats on councils and mayoral contests are also being decided in parts of England.All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament are up for re-election, while 92 seats are being contested in the expanded Welsh Senedd.In England, about 5,000 councillors across 136 local authorities,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:30 LONDON
Old Bailey hears accused in Starmer arson case said he did not know who prime minister was
The Old Bailey has heard that a Ukrainian man accused over arson attacks linked to Sir Keir Starmer told police he had never heard of the prime minister.The testimony came as the trial continued in London over fires at properties and a car connected to the Labour leader.Roman Lavrynovych, 22, Petro Pochynok, 35, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to Sir Keir.All three, who live in London, deny the charges.Prosecutors say Lavrynovych carried out the attacks after being recruited online by a Russian-speaking Telegram user called "El Money", who promised payment.A transcript... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 06 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
US removes whisky tariffs, sparking political debate in Scotland
The United States has removed tariffs on whisky imports as part of a zero-for-zero tariff deal, coinciding with King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US.This change affects Scotch and Irish whiskey exports to America as well as US bourbon imports to the UK.The Scotch Whisky Association estimated that the previous US tariffs were costing the industry about £4 million a week.The trade body worked closely with US counterparts to advocate for this policy shift, which is not a unilateral concession but a mutual tariff removal.The announcement has triggered political debate in Scotland ahead of the upcoming Scottish... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 May 2026 17:03 LONDON
European Central Bank holds interest rates amid inflation surge
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to keep its main interest rates unchanged on 30 April 2026 despite a rise in inflation across the Eurozone.Headline inflation increased to 3% in April, driven primarily by a sharp jump in energy prices.Energy inflation alone rose by 10.9% in April, contributing significantly to the overall inflation figure.However, the ECB's governing council opted against raising borrowing costs due to concerns that higher rates could further weaken economic growth.ECB President Christine Lagarde explained that the ongoing conflict is weighing on economic activity, with high energy costs reducing household and business incomes, leading to lower consumption... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 17:03 LONDON
UK Volunteer Accuses MP of Diverting Ventilator Donation from Ukraine to Cuba
A retired UK policeman and volunteer has accused a Member of Parliament of appropriating his idea to donate unused ventilators to Ukraine, instead redirecting them to Cuba.Steve Eccleshall, a volunteer with a charity delivering aid to Ukraine, claims he initially sought help from Labour MP Steve Witherden to secure 40 ventilators from Wrexham Maelor Hospital.Eccleshall said he met Witherden and Welsh Parliament member Russell George on 6 February to present his request for the ventilators, which were unused due to compatibility issues after being provided during the Covid pandemic.Following the meeting, Witherden reportedly congratulated Eccleshall and offered assistance.However, Eccleshall later... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Apr 2026 07:32 LONDON
