Briton jailed in Iran given extra two-year sentence, family says
Craig Foreman and his wife, Lindsay, were each handed prison sentences after being convicted of espionage, charges they both deny. Evening Standard News London…
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‘Rhetoric alone will not cut it’ says Swinney as Burnham pledges more devolution
The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation. Evening Standard News London…
Our most obvious challenge is the ‘gender, sex debate’, says parkrun founder
The weekly exercise challenge has reached its one million events milestone. Evening Standard News London…
Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
There were six fire engines at the scene at the height of the incident. Evening Standard News London…
Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report
Until there is a clearer path for inflation and borrowing costs, activity and sentiment look set to remain subdued, RICS said. Evening Standard News London…
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row
The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion. Evening Standard News London…
Irish Government announces 505m euro in fuel-cost measures after protests
Further reductions of duties on fuel and a delay in a carbon tax increase were announced by the premier Micheal Martin. Evening Standard News London…
Met Police reviewing CCTV in review of Morgan McSweeney phone theft
The loss of the ex-top aide’s phone means important messages relating to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador will not be revealed. Evening Standard News London…
London council apologises for sign warning people feeding pigeons face five years in prison
Signs put up in Kilburn – translated into five South Asian languages and displaying the Brent Council logo – suggest the act of feeding pigeons would constitute a ‘crime against our streets’ Evening Standard News London…
Households set for lower energy bills amid price cap shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in November that £150 would be cut from the average household bill from April. Evening Standard News London…