2 hours ago Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a guarded response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal

Politics

1 hour ago Cold Weather Payment: Bargain £20 Amazon buy has kept my home warm like nothing else

I don't need the central heating on half as much with this

Economics

2 hours ago Second chance for Scotland No 10 who understudied Finn Russell at World Cup

Healy returning to Edinburgh starting XV for first time since Lions mauling

Events

19 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

Culture

15 hours ago Elon Musk's Twitter is paying Nigel Farage's Reform UK MPs thousands of pounds every month

The party leader, along with ex-Tory Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe all get a share of the ad revenue on their tweets on the social network - prompting questions over whether they should declare an interest when discussing the billionaire in Parliament

Technology

2 hours ago Trump names former consultant who called him a ‘hero’ head of new environmental task force

‘Together, we will achieve American Energy DOMINANCE, rebuild our Economy, and DRILL, BABY, DRILL,’ Trump vowed as he announced his environmental pick

Politics

4 hours ago PIP payments of up to £737 each month for people with muscle or joint conditions

More than one million people are receiving between £28.70 and £184.30 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Economics

2 hours ago Glasgow Warriors reaction: Ending takes shine off but Franco Smith glad to have something to work on

Coach pays tribute to groundstaff for ensuring game went ahead

Events

4 hours ago Outraged man waiting seven months for lift to be repaired in Edinburgh flats

Michael MacDonald bought his Edinburgh flat 12 years ago. His home on Bredalbane Street, Bonnington has always had a chequered past with general lift breakdowns but they were always promptly repaired.

Politics

4 hours ago Violent teen girl gang batter and rob woman on bus leaving her covered in cuts and bruises

'I first felt the impact to my jaw, then one of them grabbed my hair and slammed my head forward jamming my face between my seat and the window.'

Events

4 hours ago Footballers with dementia face fresh wait as SNP seek new benefit delay

EXCLUSIVE: Industrial injury benefits are devolved, but SNP Ministers want to allow the DWP to administer the payments beyond 2026.

Politics

7 hours ago Rachel Reeves prepares to slash billions of pounds of disability benefits to calm debts crisis

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

Economics

5 hours ago DWP claimants warned about new review form following increase in PIP awards being 'reduced or ended entirely'

People claiming the Personal Independence Payment have been cautioned that a new style form could cause them to lose their benefits or see a reduction in payments

Events

10 hours ago Two more lynx captured in Scottish Highlands as big cats moved to Edinburgh Zoo for quarantine

A joint effort from Police Scotland and rangers from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) led to the capture of the two abandoned wildcats at 6.30pm on Friday

Politics

9 hours ago Labour planning to axe billions from disability benefits bill in order to ease debts crisis

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

Economics

8 hours ago 'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

Events

11 hours ago Who pays for the presidential inauguration? These are some of the major donors

Inaugural committee set to raise more than $200 million, with any leftover funds likely to be used for a Trump presidential library

Politics

17 hours ago DWP cold weather payment: Heater that costs 16p to run now less than £20 at Debenhams

Down to just £18.82 from the usual £44.99 with a massive 58% discount, this oil filled radiator is more than capable of heating up a home office or a small bedroom

Economics

10 hours ago American Airlines’ use of ‘ESG activist’ BlackRock failed workers, US judge says

Case over pension scheme management highlights rising risks of legal challenges over environmentally-focused policies

Events

12 hours ago Two remaining ‘deliberately abandoned’ lynx roaming Highlands captured safely

They were caught by humane traps near the Dell of Killiehuntly, near where the previous two lynx were captured on Thursday.

Politics

18 hours ago Specific group of women on State Pension due back payments of nearly £8,000 this year

HMRC has issued more than 370,000 letters to older people whose State Pension may be underpaid.

Economics

14 hours ago Killer said four chilling words before stabbing Gateshead mum to death on second date

Laura Robson was brutally stabbed to death by Ben Hughes at his flat in Gateshead on only their second date and he has now been jailed without giving a motive for the murder

Events

13 hours ago Experts blast 'highly irresponsible' release of Lynx wildcats in Highlands

Dr Neil Anderson, a senior lecturer in conservation medicine at Edinburgh University, condemned the actions of those responsible for releasing a total of four of the wildcats over the past few days.

Politics

18 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson cuts a solitary figure as he's seen for the first time since it was revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, wrapped up warm in a thick padded jacket and gloves after snow fell in the region over night.

Economics

17 hours ago Edinburgh woman tells of terror after teen gang jump her on bus home from work

'I first felt the impact to my jaw, then one of them grabbed my hair and slammed my head forward jamming my face between my seat and the window of the bus.'

Events

14 hours ago Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story | Lloyd Green

The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nationDonald Trump will take the office on 20 January 2025 as a convicted felon. On Thursday night, a sharply divided US supreme court declined to ride to his last-minute rescue. In a one-paragraph order, the majority refused to stay his state court-sentencing whose genesis lay with payments that Trump allegedly arranged to cover up his purported affair with the adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Last May, a Manhattan jury unanimously found the 45th president guilty of 34 counts of conspiracy and fraud.The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation. Five of the nine supreme court justices, including chief justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, refused to buy what the monarch of Mar-a-Lago was selling. The rest...

Politics

19 hours ago Older people in specific areas across Scotland can claim new £434 monthly benefit from March

Pension Age Disability Payment will only be available to people over State Pension age living in Scotland.

Economics

18 hours ago Coroner issues warning about depression medication after Thomas Kingston death

Mr Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, ‘was suffering adverse effects of medication’, his inquest was told.

Events

14 hours ago Letting lynx loose in Highlands was ‘highly irresponsible’, conservationist says

Two more of the large wildcats have been spotted roaming the Highlands.

Politics

19 hours ago New calls for household bills and expenses to be paid through wages before any tax deductions

Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.

Economics

20 hours ago Edinburgh's Hogmanay chiefs issue 'viable' statement over pressure to end fireworks for drones

There is growing pressure to end fireworks displays linked to Hogmanay celebrations

Events

14 hours ago Why areas of Greater Manchester are not getting DWP Cold Weather Payments

Payments have been triggered in 116 postcode areas - but none are in Greater Manchester

Politics

19 hours ago Corrie star Simon Gregson forced to deny split from wife Emma Gleave after court paper error as it's revealed he 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250K loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

21 hours ago DWP warns PIP claimants of 12 things they must report or risk losing payments

There are certain things you must tell the Department for Work and Pensions about

Events

15 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing legend passes away after 'short illness' as family pay tribute

Laurence Holloway, a former musical director on Strictly Come Dancing, has died at the age of 86 after a 'short illness' his daughter Abigail Holloway has confirmed

Politics

20 hours ago Are you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment? Check to see if YOU can claim £25 as icy blast grips Britain

As a bitter Arctic freeze engulfs Britain, with some communities bracing for heavy snow and -20C temperatures, payments have been triggered in a total of 51 postcode areas.

Economics

22 hours ago RuPaul makes his first public statement since The Vivienne's tragic death as he pays tribute to the entertainer who was 'all about love' while opening DragCon London

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death last week at the age of 32 has plunged the drag community into mourning.

Events

15 hours ago WWE founder Vince McMahon ‘thrilled’ after settling payments allegations case

The 79-year-old resigned from the WWE’s parent company TKO Group Holdings amid sex trafficking allegations in January last year.

Politics

20 hours ago Former RFU remuneration chief defends Bill Sweeney’s bonus payments amid record loss

Sweeney remains under serious pressure after uproar around the paying of a bonus of nearly £400,000 in a year that the RFU made a significant loss

Economics

23 hours ago Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party fireworks won't be replaced by drones due to cost

Business leaders called for a "Plan B" after severe weather left the celebrations cancelled.

Events

15 hours ago Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier

Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island

Politics

21 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

23 hours ago DWP PIP claimants must report these changes or risk payments being stopped

PIP claimants must contact DWP in certain circumstances

Events

16 hours ago Falkirk Council announces plans to scrap free uplift for people on low incomes

Councillors have been told the service is costing too much to run and everyone must pay something

Politics

21 hours ago Are the £25 cold weather payments enough? Take our poll and have your say

With the cold weather payment set at just £25 as temperatures plummet and heating costs soar, we ask if you think the extra cash is really enough to help keep people warm

Economics

23 hours ago St Columba’s Hospice Care set to receive a donation of up to £162K from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

To celebrate 75 years of the iconic event, the Tattoo donates 75p from every Show ticket sold for 2025

Events

16 hours ago Nick Kyrgios vs Jacob Fearnley start time: When is Australian Open match?

Fearnley, from Edinburgh, makes his Australian Open debut against the returning Kyrgios

Politics

21 hours ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

Economics

27 hours ago Australia asked to pay compensation for violating rights of asylum seekers in Nauru camps

UN watchdog finds refugees and asylum seekers suffered deterioration of physical and mental health in offshore detention camps

Events

17 hours ago Pamela Anderson takes swipe at Pam & Tommy and calls her new film ‘payback’

Former ‘Baywatch’ star claims that Hulu series about her relationship was made without her permission or involvement

Politics

22 hours ago He made almost £700,000 dealing drugs but will only have to pay back a tiny proportion of that

Klodian Zefi, 36, of Cardiff, was part of an organised crime group which traded in huge quantities of cocaine and cannabis

Economics

32 hours ago Businessman, 64, accused of murdering his wife, 37, at their flat told a 999 call handler he woke up at the property to find his wife was 'cold to the touch', court hears

Walter Buchanan, 66, appeared in the dock yesterday charged with killing 37-year-old Darrel Buchanan (pictured) at their flat in Hamilton on February 18, 2023.

Events

17 hours ago 'Instead of facing consequences, Donald Trump's return to power places him above the law'

After being handed an unconditional discharge over his hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, it is clear the 2024 election was really about securing the ultimate "get-out-of-jail-free" card

Politics

22 hours ago Sainsbury's jobs: how much are staff paid as UK supermarket announces 5% pay rises

From higher hourly rates to full-time pay boosts, supermarket staff will benefit 🎉

Economics

18 hours ago Ed Sheeran surprises Edinburgh kids at community centre with free concert

Shocked locals and kids couldn’t believe it when the Thinking Out Loud singer walked into the West Pilton Community Centre this morning.

Politics

23 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

18 hours ago RuPaul makes touching The Vivienne tribute as Drag Race icons flock to London event

RuPaul's DragCon UK event was opened with a tribute to The Vivienne, as the American actor and TV host called the drag queen his "dear" friend who was "all about love and life"

Politics

23 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson 'SPLITS' from wife Emma Gleave and 'could be forced to sell home if he don't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics