National News

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• Average price of pint to surge above 5 due to April cost hikes say beer bosses

  The average price of a pint of beer is set to surge past £5 for the first time due to cost hikes hitting the sector next month, according to industry bosses.

• Alan Cumming to host Bafta ceremony for first time

  Scottish star Alan Cumming will host the Bafta TV awards for the first time when he presents the ceremony in May.

• One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor

  One in 10 parents living in poverty told how their child had been bullied as a result, according to a survey said to show the “devastating impact” financial struggles can have on families.

• Scotland relegated from Nations League top tier after heavy defeat to Greece

  Scotland were relegated from Nations League A after a 3-0 home defeat by Greece.

• More migrants brought ashore at Dover after crossing the Channel

  More migrants have been brought ashore at Dover after crossing the English Channel in small boats.

• Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford about poor display

  Thomas Tuchel has spoken to Phil Foden and Marcus Rashford about their ineffective displays in his first match as England boss but stressed the pair retain his full belief.

• Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified in nightmare race for Ferrari

  Lewis Hamilton has been disqualified from sixth place in the Chinese Grand Prix after his Ferrari was adjudged to have broken the rules.

• Reeves denies UK on path to austerity as she confirms 15 Civil Service cuts

  Rachel Reeves has denied that Labour is heading towards austerity as she confirmed plans to cut Civil Service running costs by 15%.

• Oscar Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton struggles in Ferrari

  Oscar Piastri beat Lando Norris to win the Chinese Grand Prix as a struggling Lewis Hamilton moved aside for Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.

• Craig Bellamy was Mr Calm as Wales struggled against Kazakhstan Ben Davies

  Ben Davies praised Craig Bellamy for being “Mr Calm” at half-time as Kazakhstan threatened to derail Wales’ World Cup adventure at the very first stop.