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The Diplomat Season 2, the mastermind behind the HMS Courageous attack is revealed as none other than U.S. Vice President Grace Penn. The season unpacks layers of conspiracy, uncovering that the British far-right politician Lenny Stendig and Parliament member Merritt Grove were also involved, with CIA operative Margaret Roylin orchestrating much of the scheme. Working alongside Russian mercenary Roman Lenkov, this group launched a false-flag operation intending minor damage, but a supply issue led to using a powerful submarine missile, which caused more destruction than anticipated. The revelation positions Vice President Penn at the helm of a plan aimed at hindering Scotland’s independence, emphasizing a hidden motive—preserving Creagan, a vital U.S. nuclear base in Scotland.

British chef Jamie Oliver is on the case of the stolen cheddar

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ian Rankin is my favourite writer. He writes crime fiction set in the city of Edinburgh in Scotland, featuring a now-retired police detective called John Rebus.

In a stock exchange notice today (23 October), the former FTSE 250 trust said the gross proceeds for the sales held at auction earlier this week represented 11% of its portfolio by value, based on JLL's February 2024 draft valuation. After the October auctions, the board said «sufficient» proceeds will be realised once the outstanding property sales are completed to fully repay the Scottish Widows loan. The trust expects to clear the remaining loan balance, which stood at £72m as of 30 September 2024, by year-end. Home REIT shareholders clear way to implement managed wind-down S...

Scotland's former first minister Alex Salmond has died at age 69

Leitch, who had over five decades of experience in financial services, served as FNZ Group chair from 2013 to 2024. His previous roles included chair of Bupa, chairman of Intrinsic Financial Services, and chair and CEO of Zurich Financial Services UK, Ireland, South Africa and Asia Pacific. He also served Lloyds Banking Group deputy chair, chair of Scottish Widows, deputy chair of the Commonwealth Education Fund, and chair of the Association of British Insurers.  «Sandy was not only a visionary leader but also a kind and generous soul who touched the lives of many,» said FNZ group ...

Baillie Gifford's flagship product, SMT, made a name of itself by being an early investor into some of the biggest drivers of market returns today, including Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX, to name a few. But managers Tom Slater and Lawrence Burns said in their latest ‘Perspectives on Progress' newsletter that «exceptional growth is not just the preserve of newer companies», and classed Hermès in this bracket. Scottish Mortgage carries out more than double its five-year share buyback average in 2024 A French luxury design house and manufacturer established in 1837, Hermès is renowned for...

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance Sunday since she announced she had completed chemotherapy and would return to some public duties.Kate and her husband, Prince William, were seen Sunday attending church with King Charles III and Queen Camilla near their royal Balmoral estate in Scotland.Kate, 42, announced on Sept. 9 that she had completed treatment six months after revealing she had an undisclosed type of cancer.

Scotch whisky and fine wines registering double-digit growth, outpacing consumption rates in the US and China, according to a Switzerland-based researcher. «One subcategory where India surpasses China and is growing at double the rate of the USA over a five-year CAGR is Scotch luxury whisky,» Simon Joseph, a senior luxury brand builder and consumer experience expert based in Zurich, said. Joseph, a researcher with Glion Institute of Higher Education, said according to various data forecasts, the luxury Scotch whisky market is also growing at 16 per cent CAGR up to 2024-end. Scotch whisky exports to India grew at a compound annual growth rate of 66% up to 2022, outpacing the US, China, and other significant markets, Joseph said, citing data from the UK-based Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

pub chain has several listed for sale. The well-known pub chain J D Wetherspoon is still looking for buyers for a number of its UK locations, including notable ones in Felixstowe, Swindon, and Cardiff. More venues have been added to the sales list since the initial announcement in 2023. If buyers are found for the chosen properties across Scotland, England, and Wales, the current portfolio of 790 pubs could be reduced by 10. Nevertheless, a few bars that were up for sale have managed to avoid closing and will continue to operate under the Wetherspoon name. Local customers will be surprised to learn that the Thomas Drummond in Fleetwood, which was initially put up for sale in February, has since been taken down from the market. Claire Buxton, the manager of the establishment, expressed her happiness at the decision, stating that it would be a delight for both patrons and staff. She added that they look forward to serving the Fleetwood community for many more years to come. Also Read: Why the iconic yellow school bus in the U.S is becoming a relic of another era?

Venue : Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh Scotland squad - Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Michael Jones, Ollie Hairs, Richie Berrington, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Charlie Tear, Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal, Charlie Cassell, Chris Greaves, Chris Sole, Jasper Davidson, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif Australia squad - Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tim David, Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett Scotland vs Australia Match Details 2nd T20I of Australia tour of Scotland, 2024 between Scotland and Australia to be held at Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh at 06:30 PM.

MacDonald studied philosophy and business administration at the University of Durham and London Business School, respectively, but he is now returning to higher education after a long tenure at the Scottish firm. The outgoing head will stay on as a senior adviser well into 2025 to ensure a «smooth transition». His exit has sparked a reshuffling among the abrdn senior fixed income team, which currently runs over £130bn in assets. Jonathan Mondillo will take over as global head of fixed income with Marianne Zangerl, the current head of ESG, fixed income, serving as deputy. abrdn clos...

This was almost threefold the five-year average level of share buybacks carried out by the company between 2019 and 2023, according to recent data from the £13.3bn investment trust giant. In 2021, the trust set a record for buybacks, repurchasing nearly £467.6m of its own shares while also issuing £525.6m during the same period. SMT's Stewart Heggie: 'How long do you let the discount go on without taking concerted action?' Earlier this year, Scottish Mortgage made at least £1bn available to buy back its shares in an effort to narrow its then widening discount. The £1bn package w...

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royal family, including King Charles III, appears to have moved past the scandals involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and is now considering what lies ahead for the British monarchy. As per the latest report, the King, along with his spouse Queen Camilla and multiple notable members of the royal family, are presently at Balmoral Palace deliberating on the optimal course of action.

Donald Trump claimed to be the late Queen Elizabeth II's «favorite president.» He angrily refuted rumors that the Queen considered him to be «very rude.» In a recent book, journalist Craig Brown claimed that Queen Elizabeth II disapproved of Trump and questioned his marriage to Melania. This infuriated Trump, who vented his fury at Brown. Trump appeared to be disputing the late monarch's memory with his remarks, although directing his wrath towards the journalist, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment. Also Read: Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 4: What we know about end date, quest pack and more

The vote will take place at 10am in 8 Bishopsgate in London. For shareholders voting through a proxy vote, the deadline for submission is 10am on 12 September. The trust proposed shutting the its doors via a managed wind-down last month (16 July) after the board and investment adviser AEW failed to secure a refinancing of its Scottish Widows debt facility, rendering continuation of its existing 'stabilisation strategy' unviable. This follows nearly two years of issues for the shareholders, who are still awaiting the trust's delayed annual results and have to grapple with several repor...

Prince William won't like to have his brother Prince Harry at his coronation ceremony. It must be noted that coronation ceremony of The Duke of Cambridge will only happen after the demise of his father King Charles III, New York Post reported citing Sunday Times. 42-year-old Prince William wants to have a 'different' coronation ceremony. Price Harry will celebrate 40th Birthday in September, as per the report. Meanwhile, King Charles III last week made his first comments about riots that have shaken British cities to praise the work of police in countering the violence.