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Sky News
a day ago
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- Sky News
Two Scottish men shot dead by hooded gunman outside Irish pub in Costa del Sol
Two Scottish men have been shot dead by a hooded gunman outside an Irish pub in the Costa del Sol, according to reports in Spain. A spokesperson for the Spanish National Police told Sky News that two people had been killed but would not confirm further details on the victims. The force said an investigation was under way. The double shooting occurred outside Monaghans bar in Fuengirola on Saturday evening, which had been screening the UEFA Champions League final. Local authorities were quoted as saying that both victims were Scottish nationals. According to newspaper Sur in English, a hooded attacker got out of a car and opened fire. One of the men was reportedly shot point-blank in the chest, while the second victim was shot in the chest and abdomen while attempting to flee and later died at the scene. The newspaper added that the wife of one of the men reportedly escaped unscathed. The gunman then fled on foot. It is believed he met up with his accomplice and they continued to escape by car. The attack is one of several shootings to have taken place in the Costa del Sol region this year, according to reports in Spain. It also comes amid a gangland feud in Scotland, but Police Scotland said it had "nothing further to add at this time" whether the double shooting in Spain was linked to the criminal activities taking place on UK soil. The force instead directed Sky News towards the Spanish authorities. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it had not been contacted for consular assistance in relation to the incident but would offer assistance if asked.
The Guardian
2 days ago
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- The Guardian
Two Scottish men shot dead outside Irish bar in southern Spain
Two Scottish men have been shot dead outside a bar in southern Spain. The victims were gunned down outside Monaghans, a popular Irish-themed bar in the coastal town of Fuengirola, Málaga, at about 11pm on Saturday. A masked man opened fire on the pair as they stood outside the venue before fleeing on foot. Both men died at the scene. Javier Salas, the deputy government delegate in Málaga, said both victims were believed to be Scottish nationals. Specialist officers from the Guardia Civil's violent crime unit are reportedly leading the investigation. Monaghans Irish bar, which sits on the seafront, is a well-known pub popular with British tourists and expats. Witnesses said it was busy on Saturday night with football fans watching the Champions League final. A resident told local paper Málaga Hoy: 'I thought they were going to kill me too. I thought I was hearing fireworks at first but then saw the noise was coming from someone firing a gun.' A Chinese expat who owns a shop next to the bar said: 'I heard a noise coming from next door. I looked out and saw a man pointing at something and shooting.' A worker at a nearby beach bar and restaurant also recounted how families with children took refuge inside after the shooting started. 'I didn't see anything because we focused on crouching down and staying safe, but it was a very frightening experience. Obviously all the customers we had left as soon as it was safe to do so.' A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said it had not been approached for consular assistance but that its staff stood ready to support any British nationals in need. Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Two Scottish people shot dead by hooded gunman outside Irish pub in Costa del Sol
Two Scottish people have been shot dead by a hooded gunman outside an Irish pub in the Costa del Sol, according to reports in Spain. One of the victims was a man who was shot in the chest and the second was a woman who was struck in the chest and abdomen, local news site Diario Sur reports. Both people died at the scene outside Monaghans bar in the city of Fuengirola in the Malaga region on Saturday night, the news service adds. Local authorities were quoted as saying that both victims were Scottish nationals. A third person was also injured in the shooting which took place on the Rey de Espana seafront promenade in the city, La Opinion de Malaga reports. Hooded men had reportedly arrived in a car before one of them got out and opened fire. More than a dozen people are reported to have witnessed the shooting before the emergency services were alerted at around 11.28pm local time (10.28pm UK time). Read more from Sky News: Malaga politician Francisco Javier Salas said the gunman "escaped from the scene" and is being hunted by police. No arrests have been reported so far. The attack is one of several shootings to have taken place in the Costa del Sol region this year, according to reports in Spain. In relation to Saturday night's shooting, the UK Foreign Office told Sky News it had not been approached for consular assistance in the case.
Sky News
2 days ago
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- Sky News
Two Scottish people shot dead by hooded gunman outside Irish pub in Costa del Sol
Two Scottish people have been shot dead by a hooded gunman outside an Irish pub in the Costa del Sol, according to reports in Spain. One of the victims was a man who was shot in the chest and the second was a woman who was struck in the chest and abdomen, local news site Diario Sur reports. Both people died at the scene outside Monaghans bar in the city of Fuengirola in the Malaga region on Saturday night, the news service adds. Local authorities were quoted as saying that both victims were Scottish nationals. A third person was also injured in the shooting which took place on the Rey de Espana seafront promenade in the city, La Opinion de Malaga reports. Hooded men had reportedly arrived in a car before one of them got out and opened fire. More than a dozen people are reported to have witnessed the shooting before the emergency services were alerted at around 11.28pm local time (10.28pm UK time). Malaga politician Francisco Javier Salas said the gunman "escaped from the scene" and is being hunted by police. No arrests have been reported so far. The attack is one of several shootings to have taken place in the Costa del Sol region this year, according to reports in Spain. In relation to Saturday night's shooting, the UK Foreign Office told Sky News it had not been approached for consular assistance in the case.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
HMRC sending important letters to parents urging them to take action before July
Parents of teenagers will receive a letter about their Child Benefit claim. How to apply for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours childcare HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending reminders to parents of teenagers aged between 16 and 19-years-old between now and July, urging them to extend their Child Benefit claim before a crucial deadline in August, or payments will automatically stop. Payments will end on August 31, 2025 if the online account is not updated to extend the claim. Those who need to update it include parents with teenagers continuing their education or training after their Scottish Nationals. Parents can extend their claim quickly and easily via the HMRC app or online on The letters also contain a handy QR code which takes parents straight to the digital service on Child Benefit is currently worth £26.05 per week - or £1,354.60 a year - for the eldest or only child and £17.25 per week - or £897 a year - for each additional child. More than 870,000 parents extended their Child Benefit claim for their teen last year with the majority confirming online or via the HMRC app in minutes. Myrtle Lloyd, HMRC's Director General for Customer Services, said: 'Child Benefit is an important boost to families. As soon as you know what your teenager is planning to do, extend your claim in minutes to guarantee your payments continue in September. Simply go to or the HMRC app to confirm today.' Child Benefit can continue to be paid for children who are studying full time in approved non-advanced education, which includes: A levels or Scottish Highers International Baccalaureate home education - if it started before their child turned 16, or after 16 if they have a statement of special educational needs and it was assessed by the local authority T levels NVQs, up to level 3 Child Benefit will also continue for children studying on one of these unpaid approved training courses: Scotland: Employability Fund programme and No One Left Behind Wales: Foundation Apprenticeships, Traineeships or the Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme Northern Ireland: PEACEPLUS Youth Programme 3.2, Training for Success or Skills for Life and Work If a child changes their mind about further education or training, parents can simply inform HMRC online or in the app and payments will be adjusted accordingly. If either the claimant or their partner has an individual income of between £60,000 and £80,000, the higher earner will be subject to the High Income Child Benefit Charge. For families who fall into this category, the online Child Benefit tax calculator provides an estimate of how much benefit they will receive, and what the charge may be. From this summer, as part of the UK Government's Plan for Change, families will have the option to use a new digital service to pay the charge directly through their PAYE tax code instead of filing a Self Assessment tax return. The new service will cut red tape for eligible employed parents who are liable to the High Income Child Benefit Charge but those who choose to pay the charge through their Self Assessment can continue to do so. Families who have previously opted out of Child Benefit payments can opt back in and restart their payments quickly and easily online or via the HMRC app. Teenagers turning 16 can take control of their Child Trust Fund savings account, which could be worth thousands of pounds, and can withdraw the money once they turn 18. Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011. If teenagers or their parents and guardians know who their Child Trust Fund provider is, they can contact them directly. If they don't know where their account is, they can use the free online tool on to find out who their Child Trust Fund provider is. Scottish Child Payment Scottish Child Payment is a weekly payment of £27.15 for eligible families with children up to the age of 16 - the payment is worth £108.60 every month and is only available north of the border. Combined with Child Benefit payments from HMRC, parents could be due up to £212.80 each month in additional support. Child Benefit is a separate UK-wide payment, which is also issued every four weeks and amounts to £104.20 every payment period for the eldest or only child or £69.00 for every additional child. Parents, carers and guardians can get more information about financial help on the dedicated Children and Family section on here or by calling Social Security Scotland free on 0800 182 2222.
