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Watch live: Keir Starmer announces Labour’s plan to tackle people smuggling Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer announces Labour’s plan to tackle people smuggling on Monday (4 November) at the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow. The prime minister and home secretary will both speak at the Interpol General Assembly at the start of a week-long blitz on small boat crossings that will also see Sir Keir in Hungary for talks on tackling people smuggling. The speech in Scotland will see the prime minister pledge a further £75 million for the border command, doubling the total funding to £150 million over…

Chris Kaba shooting: Lead investigator speaks out after firearms officer acquitted The man who led the investigation into the police shooting of unarmed driver Chris Kaba has spoken out about the case for the first time after a police firearms officer was cleared of murder. Metropolitan Police Sergeant Martyn Blake was last month unanimously acquitted by a jury of murdering Mr Kaba, 24, after he tried to ram his way out of a police stop. The case sparked a flurry of debate over police accountability as police leaders hit out at the decision to press charges against the firearms officer.…

Why is Bonfire Night celebrated? Guy Fawkes’ Gunpowder Plot explained “Remember, remember, the fifth of November, “Gunpowder, treason and plot! “We see no reason, “Why gunpowder treason, “Should ever be forgot!” Every 5 November we remember the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 – a thwarted act of terror in which a cabal of Catholic conspirators planned to blow up the House of Lords to rid England of King James I. The plot is commemorated every autumn with the burning of an effigy of Guy Fawkes, its mastermind, an oddly pagan act of gloating sanitised by the addition of fireworks, sparklers and…

Queen Camilla has pledged to “keep trying” to end domestic violence until she is “able to no more,” in a new landmark documentary. Queen Camilla makes an emotional vow to combat domestic violence Camilla describes domestic abuse as a “heinous crime” and emphasizes her commitment to raising awareness. The documentary, filmed over a year for ITV1 and ITVX, follows the Queen’s efforts, including private meetings with survivors—some of whom are featured—and a confidential visit to a refuge center. Jump to section:

Why uncertainty over the US election is a nightmare for investors Uncertainty over the US election has put portfolio risk front of mind, as investors seek to both protect themselves from volatility and ensure they are well places to take advantage of the successful candidate’s policies, says Colin Clunie This year’s US Presidential Election, set to take place on 5 November, is predicted to be one of the tightest in history, with the incredibly close polling figures reminiscent of the previous two election cycles. While they are currently indicating a slight lead for Donald Trump in several key swing states,…

Schuh has created over 1,000 jobs since lowest pandemic ebb Schuh has created almost 400 jobs in its latest financial year to push its headcount past where it was before the Covid-19 pandemic struck. The Scotland-headquartered footwear retailer employed 4,369 people at the end of its latest financial year, up from its total of 3,975 in the prior 12 months. Until the end of its year to 3 February, 2024, Schuh had not employed more than 4,000 since the year before the pandemic. The latest total comes after Schuh’s headcount fell as low as 3,286 in the 12 months to…

Bank of England set to lower interest rates as Budget dampens bets for 2025 The Bank of England is expected to lower interest rates this week, while markets are betting on fewer cuts next year after forecasts suggested the new government’s first Budget will push up inflation. Analysts predict members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will vote to cut the central bank’s base rate by a quarter-point to 4.75 per cent at their next meeting on Thursday. Official figures last month boosted hopes of a cut as inflation fell to 1.7 per cent, its lowest level since April 2021,…

US election is in the final stretch, Spain’s PM and King pelted with mud in Valencia and exposed the Royals secret millions.

It is a busy Monday morning, election fever has gripped the world and the world is bracing themselves for Kim Jong Trump, will he win or will it be Kamala Harris. It is ironic that the key battles grounds will be about border control and immigration, whilst both of these candidates are children of immigrants.

A few front pages feature images of the Spanish King and Queen who were hit with mud during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. Many locals are angry with the country’s response to the severe flooding as the death toll continues to climb.

A little closer to home, several newspapers lead on domestic politics with the newly appointed Kemi Badenoch and Chancellor Rachel Reeves finding coverage.

Today: Another cloudy day to come with the best of the sunny spells across parts of Scotland and the far southeast later. Mostly dry with outbreaks of light patchy drizzle especially over higher ground. Temperatures around average for November. Tonight: Remaining cloudy overnight with a couple spots of drizzle in places. Clear intervals in the south and east later which will allow mist and fog to develop. Source: Met Office