It was the second night of heavy bombing, after airstrikes on Wednesday on northern and southern Gaza killed at least 70 people.

Unite said the action would directly affect Scottish Water’s ability to respond to water leakages, flooding, pollution, and quality concerns.

The Institute for Public Policy Research has said tackling big tech monopolies could help boost the UK economy.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7 between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Ross Edgley said the challenge will be the ‘closest thing yet to swimming around Asgard’ as he plans to swim 1,000 miles around the island.