Treasury says 2024 Budget to be held on 6 March
The speech could be the government’s last opportunity to set out tax changes before the general election. Source: BBC News
Scottish Premiership: Aberdeen v Motherwell & Rangers v Ross County off after travel disruption
There are no problems at Ibrox but Ross County cannot make the journey to Glasgow from Dingwall Aberdeen’s home match with Motherwell has become the second of Wednesday night’s Scottish Premiership matches to be postponed because of travel disruption caused by Storm Gerrit. Rangers’ meeting with Ross County was called off earlier, with the visitors […]
Florida shooting: Sister fatally shot over Christmas present row
Abrielle Baldwin, 23, was shot and killed by her teenage brother, according to the sheriff’s office. Source: BBC News
Israel expanding ground offensive into central Gaza refugee camps
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemns the war as Israel says it will last “many more months”. Source: BBC News
Pint-sized bottles of wine to be sold after Brexit review
The new 568ml size will offer more choice for customers, the Department for Business and Trade says. Source: BBC News
Transgender chess decision: New Fide rules criticised by players but welcomed by committee chair
Former Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich has been president of the International Chess Federation since 2018 Transgender women participating in female sports have been the subject of news stories and intense debate for a number of years. The governing bodies of several sports – most recently including cricket – have chosen to ban trans […]
Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026, transport secretary says
Mark Harper believes the technology, he has personally seen, will be “gradually” rolled out Source: BBC News
Parasite actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead – reports
The South Korean actor had been under investigation for illegal drug use since October. Source: BBC News
French and Saunders: How they proved that women can be funny
“When I was growing up, the women [on-screen] were either bikini-clad babes, or not very attractive mother-in-laws, and were the butt of jokes, rather than telling the joke,” says actor and director, Kathy Burke, who appeared with French and Saunders on their sketch show. Source: BBC News
'Godfather' of avocado toast chef Bill Granger dies, aged 54
He passed away in a London hospital on Christmas Day, aged 54, with his family by his side. Source: BBC News