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The leader of Glasgow city council has demanded to know why the Clyde lost out in the race to win freeport status.

Naga Munchetty, 47, and Charlie Stayt, 60, were reprimanded by the London Fire Brigade over the weekend for risking starting a fire in the BBC Breakfast studio.The BBC presenters were called out by the fire and rescue service on Twitter. Naga and Charlie were advised to take much more care in the future by the London branch of the emergency services. In a sternly-worded tweet, London Fire Brigade included a screenshot of the pair sitting on the red sofa in the BBC studios, where a laptop was placed next to Naga on top of a pile of papers.Another image showed a fire-ravaged sofa and laptop, to demonstrate what can happen when laptops overheat.The caption read: "Not the first time we're reminding @BBCBreakfast presenters not to have the laptops on the sofa and even worse on top of paper. “Using them on a fabric surface or paper can result in a lack of airflow and can cause them to overheat,” the London Fire Brigade warned. This story comes after Naga admitted earlier this year that she once had to be rescued by the fire brigade.Back in January, Naga revealed on BBC Radio 5 Live that she had once been saved by the fire brigade after she got trapped in a school. The presenter was discussing stories of people “getting stuck” in the wake of the news that cabinet minister Michael Gove had missed an television interview that morning after getting stuck in a BBC lift.Cheerfully recalling her own experience of “getting stuck”, Naga detailed her “exciting” experience of being rescued by the fire brigade.“I once was rescued by the fire brigade, “ she began. “It was a rather fantastic experience.“I was very young; I was about 19.

The Tory government has approved the UK's first coal mine in 30 years in Cumbria against widespread anger from green campaigners. UK Government minister Michael Gove gave the green light to the controversial scheme which will dig up coking coal for steel production in the UK and across the world.

PPE row Baroness Michelle Mone posted weekly videos clapping for the NHS while allegedly offering to supply face masks via the “ Tory VIP lane”.

Rishi Sunak has met Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for their first face-to-face summit since becoming Prime Minister.

A Tory minister has been slammed after suggesting there could be "some little man in China" eavesdropping on his own private conversations on the phone as he fielded questions over security breaches concerning senior UK Government figures.

With Liz Truss resigning as Prime Minister, many will want to know who is touted to pick up the premiership next.

Graham Norton has deleted his Twitter account after a clip emerged of him talking about cancel culture and JK Rowling. The popular chat show host was speaking at the Cheltenham Literature Festival when he was filmed saying that the word "cancellation" should be replaced with "accountability". “You read a lot of articles in papers by people complaining about cancel culture and you think, ‘In what world are you cancelled?’” he said.

Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario as she stars in her own fast-paced platform game, In Liz We Trust?Alongside the launch of titles such as FIFA 23, Overwatch 2 and The Last of Us Part 1, In Liz We Trust? has joined the recently released lists. The 8-bit platformer sees Truss stealing coins from British homes and delivering them to the City of London.It isn’t plain sailing for Truss though, as she faces the Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, Conservative party member Michael Gove, the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, as well as regional BBC journalists who are all determined to stop her succeeding.

Liz Truss is facing growing anger from her own MPs as the Conservative conference in Birmingham descends into in-fighting.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has seemingly dropped a key pledge to our region less than 24 hours after moving into Downing Street.

Scotland is more likely to become independent if Liz Truss becomes prime minister, according to a new opinion poll across the UK. The Panelbase poll for the Sunday Times shows that Truss is almost as unpopular in Scotland as Boris Johnson.

Climate change was pretty weak from both of them," she declared after watching one of the pair's televised debates.She added: "They clearly have no idea of the scale…."Rishi Sunak has already been slammed for "economic illiteracy" over the issue.In previous government debates, he consistently voted against policies aimed at minimising the perils of climate change and global warming.And just before the pandemic began, he dismissed the idea of a proposal to cut almost all transport emissions by 2030.Back in 2016, he chose not to vote in favour of lowering the maximum carbon emissions for new homes.Meanwhile, he even stood against plans for a windfall tax against oil and gas companies.However he did create incentives for those who installed eco-friendly insulation in their homes, and cut VAT for those who chose to install solar panels on their homes.Plus he also grabbed attention when his Budget Statement announced he would like to divert £1 billion to a Net Zero innovation fund.When asked what members of the public could do in the fight against climate change, Mr Sunak simply suggested recycling - a technique that many have argued would not go far enough.Meanwhile Liz Truss was keen to let the world know that she had been an eco-warrior "before it was fashionable"."I was a teenage eco warrior campaigning against damage to the ozone layer," the leadership candidate proudly announced.However, some of her critics believe her policy ideas on the matter have barely progressed since those teenage years.She previously held the position of Environment Secretary, but during that time, she cut subsidies for wind farms and dismissed Michael Gove's ideas for cutting air pollution.Ms Truss also announced in March that she would

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Boris Johnson has dramatically agreed to resign as Prime Minister having presided over months of scandal and one of the most tumultuous premierships of modern times.

A teenage rapist who turned up late at house parties to prey on vulnerable schoolgirls was ordered to be detained for five years. Jordan Pearson raped two drunken 13-year-old girls he targeted at addresses in Dundee.

BBC News anchor has been left red-faced after being caught with his feet on the desk and scrolling through his phone during a live broadcast.Over a turbulent 24 hours, where we saw 38 members of the Tory Government step down, Michael Gove reportedly sacked as revenge and a scrambling Boris Johnson defend himself from critics both inside and outside his party.So at the end of a hectic day for the Conservative Party, viewers will sure forgive anyone for not being able to keep up with the speed of the events - even poor Tim Willcox.READ MORE: Boris Johnson dealt yet another blow as Larry the Downing Street cat 'resigns'The BBC news anchor was listening to a recap of the day from fellow presenter and news analyst Ros Atkins outside 10 Downing Street when the camera unexpectedly cut back to him in the studio before it was supposed to.Such was the sudden nature, Tim had his feet up on the desk and was scrolling through his phone.He quickly realised and attempted to readjust, but it was too late as viewers took to social media to laugh at the blunder."Tbh we’re all doing the same right now" noted one user, with a second sympathising with the presenter, tweeting: "You really do have to feel for Tim Willcox here, but at the same time, thank you for giving me a chuckle."A third noted: "Six seconds of comic relief in the business news day for ages"As Mr Johnson refuses to step down from 10 Downing Street, he has given old pal Mr Gove his marching orders following his ally turning against him, the Mirror reports.The BBC initially reported that Mr Johnson had dismissed the Levelling Up Secretary after speaking to him on the phone on Wednesday night.Despite the chaos unfolding around him, the PM's Parliamentary Private Secretary James

Boris Johnson has announced his replacements for Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid after they sensationally quit Cabinet earlier tonight.

Rupert Murdoch reportedly might have ended his marriage with Jerry Hall via text. The couple – who got married in a lowkey ceremony in London back in March 2016 – are said to be calling time on their relationship, and it’s claimed the 91-year-old media mogul could have revealed the news in a digital message. As reported by the Daily Mail, there are rumours he delivered the news electronically – either by text or email.

dogs and cats - but you live in a rented property - you may soon be able to get the pet of your dreams.It's said that having a pet can actually hugely help to boost your mood after a busy day at the office, and also simply provides that often much-needed company around the house. According to the the Telegraph, there have been drastic changes when it comes to landlords being able to ban people keeping pets in their properties.

Chums, a forthcoming TV series about the Oxford University days of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is set to be illuminated by never before seen stills by acclaimed photographer Dafydd Jones.