37 minutes ago Spending watchdog refuses to sign off ‘inadequate’ public sector accounts

A lack of clarity on local government spending due to a backlog in audits led to an unprecedented decision by the National Audit Office.

Economics

40 minutes ago Love Island winner Jack Fincham is charged  after his hulking Cane Corso dog 'attacks man while out

The Love Island winner faces two counts of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control relating to incidents that took place in June this year and September 2022.

Events

40 minutes ago Cameron wrong to talk about possible sanctions for Israeli ministers – Lammy

Lord Cameron disclosed he had been working on a plan to sanction finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Politics

41 minutes ago UK Championship snooker LIVE: Score and updates as play suspended in Judd Trump vs Neil Robertson

World No 1 Trump and 24-time ranking event winner Robertson meet in York for a mouthwatering best-of-11 encounter

Politics

43 minutes ago World Series champion Dodgers' full share $477,441, MLB postseason pool a record $129.1 million

A full postseason share for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers totaled $477,441, down from the winner’s amount in 2022 and 2023

Economics

49 minutes ago Trump’s border czar nominee warns Denver mayor he’ll throw him in jail if he resists deportations

While Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said he would go to jail, he clarified that he’s not ‘seeking’ that outcome

Events

56 minutes ago Scotland star Jane Ross has her eyes – and ears – on the prize as Specsavers get her senses in check

Staff at Specsavers Glasgow Forge helped Scotland striker Jane Ross focus on her national team end goal, after she recently paid a visit to the store.

Politics

56 minutes ago Four people are found ALIVE more than 30 HOURS after Egyptian tourist boat capsized, raising hopes for two Brits among the eight people still missing

Rescue teams have found two Belgian tourists, a Swiss citizen and an Egyptian national alive, bringing the total number of survivors to 32, according to the governor of the Red Sea.

Society

83 minutes ago Estimated number of homeless deaths more than doubles in North Lanarkshire

Twenty homeless people died but National Records of Scotland estimate that the figure could be as high as 23.

Events

84 minutes ago Spending watchdog refuses to sign off UK government accounts for the first time EVER as it slams 'unreliable' figures from councils

The National Audit Office has 'disclaimed' the Whole of Government accounts, slamming dodgy figures from councils.

Politics