New driving test rules to come into force for 2025 announced by DVSA

The National Trust has reportedly culled the last four goats living on Brean Down in Somerset, due to poor health including tuberculosis (TB) and concerns about their restricted gene pool. The goats, known for scaling cliffs in the area, were put down after tests confirmed the presence of TB. The charity stated that the culling was necessary for wildlife management and welfare reasons, with the goat population on Brean Down dwindling in recent years. Full...

Birmingham City Council has declared a major incident due to an ongoing bin strike, with 17,000 tonnes of waste uncollected in the city. The declaration will bring an increase in street cleansing and fly-tip removal, with 35 additional vehicles and crews. The strike by members of the Unite union follows disputes over waste collection roles scrapped by the council, leading to rubbish buildup and health concerns among residents. Full Article

Rebekah Vardy's legal team has accused Coleen Rooney's lawyers of "serious misconduct" in the ongoing dispute over legal bills related to the "Wagatha Christie" libel battle, in which Vardy was ordered to pay more than £1.8m to Rooney. Vardy's lawyers argue that Rooney deliberately understated her costs by around 40% in court documents, leading to accusations of lack of transparency and misconduct that were initially dismissed by a costs judge but are now being appealed...

UN Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator Marcoluigi Corsi expressed the UN's profound sorrow for the 2,000 lives lost in Myanmar due to recent earthquakes, with ongoing rescue operations and urgent support mobilization. The UN Humanitarian Country Team is conducting needs assessments and providing emergency funds and assistance, with a focus on vulnerable populations, while UN Special Envoy Julie Bishop calls for a ceasefire to prioritize humanitarian relief efforts and ensure aid worker safety in conflict-affected areas....

Downing Street has admitted that Britain will be hit by Donald Trump's trade tariffs, with hopes of a deal before Wednesday fading. Despite intense negotiations, no agreement will be in place by April 2, when the US president plans to impose levies on various goods. Two major business groups have warned that over 60% of their members will be affected directly by the tariffs, causing international markets to tumble as Trump prepares for what he...

The US administration, under President Trump, has urged Spain to increase its military spending in line with NATO commitments, marking their first official contact since Trump took office. Despite Trump's previous criticism of Spain's low defence contribution, recent diplomatic discussions between Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs focused on strengthening ties and cooperation on various mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on defence spending. Spain...