Swinney defends SNP’s new ‘five star’ prison as costs spiral out of control to £1billion

A rattled John Swinney yesterday tried to defend spending £1billion on a ‘five-star prison’ as he was accused of building a ‘luxury resort’ for rapists and murderers. Amid angry scenes at First Minister’s Questions, Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay said the SNP government was squandering public cash on HMP Glasgow. He told MSPs at Holyrood…

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NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2024 Annual Report

The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP), an advisory committee that reports to NASA and Congress, issued its 2024 annual report Thursday examining the agency’s safety performance, accomplishments, and challenges during the past year. The report highlights 2024 activities and observations on NASA’s work, including: strategic vision and agency governance Moon to Mars management future of…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get set for a warm welcome as they arrive for the Invictus Games in Canada today – with their Montecito neighbour Katy Perry and Chris Martin performing at the opening ceremony of the games

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might be getting the cold shoulder in California, but they can expect a much warmer welcome in Canada when they arrive for the Invictus Games today. Despite the freezing conditions they are likely to be welcomed by locals whose enthusiasm for the couple is in stark contrast to those across…

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Plane crash horror ‘claims at least two lives’ as light aircraft smashes into a bus ‘while attempting emergency landing on a street’ in Sao Paulo

By MIRIAM KUEPPER Published: 06:02 EST, 7 February 2025 | Updated: 06:28 EST, 7 February 2025 A plane crash in Brazil has claimed two lives after the light aircraft smashed into a bus while attempting an emergency landing on a street in Sao Paulo, local media report. The light aircraft crashed into vehicles on the…

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Starmer’s ‘crisis summit’ after BoE growth alert: PM gathers Cabinet to ‘take stock’ amid ‘Stagflation’ warnings – with fears Labour will have to hike taxes again or cut spending

By JAMES TAPSFIELD, POLITICAL EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 03:15 EST, 7 February 2025 | Updated: 05:34 EST, 7 February 2025 Keir Starmer gathered his Cabinet today after the Bank of England delivered an alarming assessment of the UK’s ‘Stagflation’ threat. The PM is holding a special meeting of ministers in Westminster to ‘take stock’ after new…

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Meghan Markle is among several historic figures – including Oprah and Maya Angelou – featured in project celebrating Black women, helmed by her pal Tyler Perry

Meghan Markle is among the several celebrated figures – including Beyonce, Oprah and Maya Angelou – who features in a project commemorating the work of Black women, helmed by her pal Tyler Perry. The Duchess of Sussex was included in a heartfelt tribute, which compiled photos of historical icons like Nina Simone as well as more…

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