1 hour ago Bob Geldof says he will chat to Ed Sheeran after his criticism of Band Aid 40 charity single

The singer-songwriter said he didn’t give permission for his vocals to be used on the latest iteration of the classic song

Culture

1 hour ago Sex is an 'immutable biological state', Supreme Court hears as women's rights campaign group challenges Scottish government over the definition of a woman

Feminist group For Women Scotland is arguing that trans women should not be able to fill roles meant for biological women.

Politics

2 hours ago Egypt boat sinking: Timeline of Sea Story boat that sank in Red Sea with Brits onboard

The Sea Story vessel capsized on Monday while 44 people were onboard with Brits being among those at the time of its sinking - rescue efforts have continued following the disaster

Politics

2 hours ago RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose? | Gerard Meagher

Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper income, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?There have been suggestions in recent years, little more than rumours though plenty of them, that the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive, Bill Sweeney, might have been preparing his exit strategy. That finding a replacement for Eddie Jones could be his parting gift, that negotiating the new eight-year agreement with the Premiership could be his intended legacy. Eventually the whispers grew loud enough that Sweeney publicly denied it and, after it emerged on Monday that he was paid £1.1m thanks to the maturation of a bonus three years in the making, we appear to have a pretty good idea as to why.The first thing to say about Sweeney’s eye-watering raise – a performance...

Politics

3 hours ago Gavin Hastings' tribute to coach who played key role in his Scotland career

Derrick Grant gave legendary full-back his international debut

Politics

3 hours ago Cancer survivors release song to help shine a light on the impact of NHS waiting times

Two opera singers and a pianist collaborate on a moving new operatic score called 'About Time'

Events

4 hours ago SNP Government challenged in Supreme Court over legal definition of a woman

For Women Scotland is challenging a definition of females enshrined in law passed by MSPs in 2018.

Politics

4 hours ago Years of low levels of investment have held Scotland back, Kate Forbes says

The Deputy First Minister and Economy Secretary said private investment is ‘essential’ to growing the economy.

Politics

4 hours ago UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story

The United Nations in Chad has launched an internal investigation, following an Associated Press report on allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees, including by aid workers

Economics