Scottish Daily Express - April 23, 2025

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April 23, 2025

REEVES 'CAN'T BLAME TRUMP' FOR UK MESS

RACHEL Reeves has been told not to blame Donald Trump's global tariff war for economic problems and soaring inflation in the UK.

3 mins

Badenoch: I've ended Tory infighting

NIGEL Farage has \"already lost 20% of his party\", Kemi Badenoch claimed as she contrasted her leadership to his.

1 min

Swinney summit slated by Reform

REFORM has said Scots are \"tired of being governed badly\" ahead of today's summit organised by John Swinney to discuss the politics of what he describes as the far-right.

1 min

Kemi: I'd scrap 'cruel' farms tax

KEMI Badenoch has vowed to abolish Labour's “immoral and cruel” family farms tax.

1 min

Remember us, veterans tell public

SECOND World War veterans have issued a rallying cry to the public to remember VE day in a moving open letter.

2 mins

Top of the poppies...a sea of red at the Tower for VE Day

THE first of 30,000 ceremonial poppies was planted yesterday as Britain began the countdown to VE Day.

1 min

His Goaliness... beloved football team pay tribute

POPE Francis was a lifelong supporter of Argentinian Primera Division club San Lorenzo de Almagro.

2 mins

In an open casket the Pope is finally at peace

POPE Francis lay in peace in an open casket in a Vatican chapel yesterday as cardinals finalised preparations for a funeral expected to be one of the biggest television events in history.

4 mins

Argentine who became 'father of the world'

AS tributes continue to be paid to the late Pope Francis, his incredible impact on millions of people around the globe continues to be illustrated by an outpouring of grief.

1 min

Reeves arrives in Washington as

RACHEL Reeves has pledged to \"defend Britain's interests\" as she prepares to push for a trade deal with America.

2 mins

Trump team cast doubts on deal

The president's senior economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the current regime of 10% tariffs on all countries except China is a “baseline” which would require an “extraordinary deal” for the president to go below.

1 min

Hairdressers facing ‘total devastation’ after Budget moves

TRADITIONAL high street hair salons face “devastation” due to Treasury decisions, industry leaders have claimed.

1 min

Jenrick: Migrant crime cover-up is coming to an end

TOP Tory Robert Jenrick has declared victory in getting the Home Office to publish migrant crime tables, saying Britons “deserve the truth”.

1 min

Hilary's looking a million dollars

THINGS are clearly going swimmingly for Hilary Swank, in both film and fashion.

1 min

Meghan: American Riviera Orchard was a word salad ...I didn't love that so much

THE Duchess of Sussex says that American Riviera Orchard, the former name of her life-style business, was a “word salad”, adding: “I didn’t love that so much.”

2 mins

Left-wing biasis entrenched in our university system

LITE universities have long been hothouses of leftist ideology and, more recently, pro-Palestinian protests that intimidate Jewish students. US President Donald Trump has withdrawn state funding from Harvard and other top American institutions in a campaign that we should consider aping in the UK.

2 mins

Beyonce mum's op

THE mother of pop superstar Beyonce has revealed she had surgery for breast cancer.

1 min

The Bard's 4 folios up for £4.5m at auction

WILLIAM Shakespeare's prized four folios are tipped to sell for up to £4.5million next month.

1 min

Lineker: BBC wanted me to leave Match of the Day

VETERAN Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker says he felt the BBC wanted him to leave the iconic show after 26 years.

2 mins

Putin 'ready to restart peace talks' as his attacks continue

VLADIMIR Putin claims that he is willing to restart direct talks with Ukraine to try to broker a ceasefire.

1 min

PM finally backtracks on his trans women comments

SIR Keir Starmer has finally backtracked on his claim that “trans women are women” following the Supreme Court’s judgement.

1 min

Beyond the pale... fury over Green MSP's rant

MAGGIE Chapman has defended her rant about the Supreme Court despite being told she is putting people in danger, as a top lawyer launched an \"unprecedented intervention\".

3 mins

Old Course fees cut makes a round cheap at half the slice

IT is one of the most famous sporting arenas in the world - as well as one of the most ancient. And now, golfers could enjoy a round over the Old Course in St Andrews for just £42.50 - but only if they fit certain criteria.

1 min

Tributes to father who died in Glen Nevis climbing accident

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young father who died in a climbing accident in the shadow of Ben Nevis.

1 min

The road to ruin...

Breakdowns due to potholes up by a fifth in 12 months

1 min

Appeal as man has 'throat cut'

A MAN is thought to have had his throat slashed in a horrific street attack.

1 min

Three in court for murder

THREE people have appeared in court charged with murder after the death of a man \"with a heart of gold\".

1 min

Two women deny stalking family of Madeleine McCann

A POLISH woman who once claimed to be Madeleine McCann has pleaded not guilty to stalking the missing girl's parents and siblings.

1 min

Crook jailed after cops hurt

THIS crazed attempted getaway by a banned driver left three police officers hurt and several cars smashed up.

1 min

Dogs 'better than partner'

DOG owners rate their bond with the pet as more satisfying than relationships with their partner, friends and even their children, according to a study.

1 min

Shock moment banned driver tries to mow down police

THIS crazed attempted getaway by a banned driver left three police officers hurt and several cars smashed up.

1 min

The cartoonist who left his drawing board for the Flanders mud

Not content with ridiculing the Kaiser in the pages of the Daily Express to the delight of Lord Kitchener, artist Sidney Strube served with distinction in the First World War trenches before returning triumphant to Fleet Street

7 mins

Is now a good time to buy British as the markets fall?

THANKS to Donald Trump’s shock tariffs global markets have now gone into a tailspin, with the US hit particularly hard.

1 min

Energise bank balance with a utilities refund

MILLIONS of households could be sitting on hundreds of pounds in unused energy credit however most won't ask for it back.

2 mins

Ride Trump rollercoaster

PENSION and Stocks and Shares ISA investors understandably feel nervous as US President Donald Trump sends stock markets into yet another spiral.

2 mins

Toasting eco wrapping

THINKING outside the box has opened up global opportunities for UK packaging pioneer Shellworks and its ingenious natural material Vivomer that's a compostable replacement for plastic.

2 mins

World tour on the cheap

THEY say you shouldn’t mess with a winning formula. And while I’ve never really known who “they” actually are (the great philosophers? The Government? Girls Aloud?), I’m inclined to agree with them. Especially when it comes to TV.

2 mins

Time to splash out

EXTENSIONS and renovations are on the rise, according to DIY specialist B&Q, as more homeowners choose to improve rather than move in the current economic climate — and bathrooms are high on the must-do list.

1 min

Gymshark boss steps down from talent agency

BILLIONAIRE businessman Ben Francis has quit the sports talent agency he helped to establish.

1 min

Rise in debt-crippled firms given order to shut down

BRITAIN'S businesses are being shut down at a rate not seen since the financial crash, analysis shows.

1 min

DE BOINVILLE SIDELINED

NICO DE BOINVILLE has been ruled out of riding superstar chaser Jonbon at Sandown on Saturday.

1 min

Come and get me

JOSH McKAY says he’d love the chance to play for Scotland - if they want him.

1 min

ALEX IS FIT TO HIT STREETS

ALEX YEE has spent the past four months preparing for the unknown.

2 mins

Idol Kipchoge giving Yee a London lead

ALEX YEE has spent the past four months preparing for the unknown.

2 mins

ROCKET TASK

Davis: A World win would be Ronnie's greatest ever

2 mins

Irish fans in Rush to watch Mcllroy

Open will be the largest sporting event held in Northern Ireland.

1 min

WE'LL BOSS IT NOW WITH WIMMER

STEPHEN O’DONNELL is confident Motherwell’s mid-season gamble to appoint Michael Wimmer is about to pay off as the club set about securing top-flight survival.

1 min

Gers poised to hire Everton's Thelwell as sporting director

KEVIN THELWELL is the front-runner to become Rangers' new sporting director.

1 min

Nunes puts City in box seat for Euro scramble

MATHEUS NUNES produced a moment of magic for Manchester City to win a thriller against Aston Villa.

2 mins

ELTON'S ENCORE WAIT

ELTON KABANGU does not expect a decision to be made on his Hearts future until the season is over.

1 min

Vassell is likely to pass on Killie deal if they're relegated

CAPTAIN Kyle Vassell has revealed his Kilmarnock future hinges on whether they remain a Premiership club next season.

1 min

MITOV: I HAD TO BE A BADASS

DIMITAR MITOV has confessed he was a “pain in the ass” to the Aberdeen medical staff as he made a successful push to be fit for last weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final.

3 mins

Our win over Celts proves we can still escape, says Clark

THEIR Scottish Cup dream may have crashed and burned against rampant Celtic, but Nicky Clark insists St Johnstone's shock win over the same opponents 14 days earlier proves they are still capable of pulling off the great escape to stay in the top flight.