Thousands of people have been relocated to the UK as part of a secret scheme set up after data on Afghans who supported British forces was leaked.

Aldi has put its current supermarket in Whitehaven up for sale as building works get under way for its improved store on land at Preston Street, which was previously used as a temporary car park.

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray was speaking ahead of the meeting between the two leaders in Scotland later this month.

A nurse who complained about a transgender doctor using a female changing room was cleared of gross misconduct the day before her employment tribunal resumes, according to her solicitor.

The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said the role reflects the ‘high regard’ in which Camilla is held by the service.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined banking giant Barclays £42 million over its “poor handling” of money laundering risks.