28 minutes ago West Coast braces for more extreme weather and flash floods after devastating bomb cyclone

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river storm resulted in the deaths of two people and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of West Coast residents

Events

58 minutes ago Scotland international, 25, agrees new deal with Champions League club

Midfielder commits future until 2028

Society

2 hours ago Full list of UK areas affected by Storm Bert weather warnings on Saturday and Sunday

An amber alert will come into force in Scotland, while much of the rest of the country is under yellow weather warnings

Events

3 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics

3 hours ago Storm Bert weather warnings live: Britons warned to stock up on water and food ahead of heavy snow and wind

Parts of the country are bracing for power cuts as charities and energy companies warn homeowners to stay warm as temperatures drop to freezing

Events

3 hours ago Mandelson email to voters in Oxford university chancellor contest draws criticism

Candidates say lack of ‘hard and fast’ rules has led to confusion and poor turnout

Culture

3 hours ago Mandelson email to voters in Oxford chancellor contest draws criticism

Candidates say lack of ‘hard and fast’ rules has led to confusion and poor turnout

Politics

3 hours ago Developing countries urged to reject ‘bad deal’ as Cop29 climate talks falter

Talk grows of a walkout from poor countries in response to ‘unacceptable’ and ‘insulting’ finance proposalDeveloping countries were being urged by civil society groups to reject “a bad deal” at the UN climate talks on Friday night, after rich nations refused to increase an “insulting” offer of finance to help them tackle the climate crisis.The stage is set for a bitter row on Saturday over how much money poor countries should receive from the governments of the rich world, which have offered $250bn a year by 2035 to help the poor shift to a low-carbon economy and adapt to the impacts of extreme weather. Continue reading...

Politics

4 hours ago Escape To The Country couple blown away by 'stunning' property with feature 'never seen before' on BBC show

On Thursday's episode, host Jules Hudson was tasked with helping guests Maria and Danielle make their big move from Lancashire to Moray, Scotland.

Politics

4 hours ago Ofgem increases price cap as the winter fuel payments are withdrawn for millions

Charities have reacted angrily to the rise while the boss of Octopus has suggested pensioners struggling to heat their homes should consider using electric blankets to keep warm

Economics