Free ports not permitted for tax-free storage of luxury goods, MPs told
Free port bids must prove they will help regenerate the local area and cannot be used to afford tax breaks to those wanting to import luxury goods, ministers have said.
Free port bids must prove they will help regenerate the local area and cannot be used to afford tax breaks to those wanting to import luxury goods, ministers have said.
Doctors in Hungary have begun administering a Covid-19 vaccine developed in China, making the country the first EU nation to use a Chinese jab.
Here is Wednesday’s update of Covid-19 case rates for every local authority area in England.
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a death at a property in Falkirk.
Tiger Woods is at the “beginning of a long road” to recovery after a car crash which left the 15-time major winner with serious injuries to his right leg, according to leading sport surgeon Professor Bill Ribbans.
Two brothers on a family day out at the beach drowned after a rapid incoming tide engulfed them, an inquest has heard.
More than 150,000 NHS staff are being awarded an interim 1% pay rise, with Health Secretary Jeane Freeman saying it comes amid the “sustained pressure” they have been under during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Marcus Rashford has been awarded a Blue Peter badge – saying he “appreciates it greatly”.
Sir Paul McCartney is publishing his lyrics, beginning with his “earliest boyhood compositions”.
Volvo and Geely Auto have announced an expansion on their tech-sharing partnership, but have put to bed any plans for a full merger.
Stephen Hendry’s comeback opponent Matthew Selt has warned the record seven-time world champion he risks tarnishing his reputation as he prepares for his first professional match in nine years at the Gibraltar Open.
A campaign to raise awareness and stop abuse of shop staff has been launched after parliament backed laws strengthening protection for retail workers.
England endured a miserable first day in the day/night third Test against India, crumbling to 112 all out before watching the hosts reach 99 for three in response.
Prosecutors have dropped drunken driving and reckless driving charges against Bruce Springsteen stemming from an incident in November, admitting that the rocker’s blood-alcohol level was so low that it did not warrant the charges.
The Scottish Tories have been accused of a “naked political gesture” during a debate on prisoner voting.
Supporters of Nigel Farage’s new Reform UK party are the most hesitant among voters about taking up a coronavirus vaccine, according to a new study.
Callum Booth is looking forward to the biggest game of his life as St Johnstone prepare for the Betfred Cup final against Livingston on Sunday.
Steven Gerrard says Rangers’ Covid rule-breakers have been left in “no uncertain terms” about what is expected of them after they were allowed to rejoin his squad.
Stormont’s Health Minister has warned not to “jump the gun” and abandon lockdown in Northern Ireland too soon.
Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes John Kennedy has all the attributes to “stabilise” the Parkhead club following Neil Lennon’s departure.
Liverpool received a much-needed boost with the return to full training of Diogo Jota for the first time since December.
One campaigner said he “feels like I’ve banged in about 10 or 20 goals” after the Government announced the prioritisation of all adults on the learning disability register for a coronavirus vaccine.
Ribena is ending its use of plastic straws after a successful trial of paper alternatives on its drinks cartons, it has said.
Tiger Woods is at the “beginning of a long road” to recovery after a car crash which left the 15-time major winner with serious injuries to his right leg, according to leading sport surgeon Professor Bill Ribbans.
Javier Mascherano insists he has seen no difference in former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi after his attempts to walk away from the club last summer were thwarted.
Two ornate lamps estimated to cost £175,000 have been commissioned as a gift from Parliament to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has described the pain of her split from Kevin Clifton, saying she became jealous he was not paying her enough attention.
Edinson Cavani, Donny Van De Beek, Scott McTominay and Paul Pogba remain absent as Manchester United host Real Sociedad in the Europa League round of 32 second leg.
It is time to put the brakes on individuals renting supercars and driving recklessly on public highways, an MP has said.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the UN’s refugee agency.