3 h. ago Edinburgh art show spotlights youth mental health and need for safe creative spaces

Edinburgh charity U-evolve, which has been supporting young people’s mental health since 2015, will host The Art of Taking Up Space, a three-day exhibition showcasing artwork created and curated by young people across the city. The free exhibition takes place from 30th September to 2nd October 2025 at Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Leith.

Politics

5 h. ago Scotland kayaker 'lucky' after giant 25ft creature races towards his boat

A man has described himself as 'lucky' after spotting a 25 foot creature pick up the pace and rapidly swim towards him while he was out on the open water in a small kayak

Events

7 h. ago ‘A paradigm change’: black hole spotted that may have been created moments after big bang

Sighting by James Webb space telescope of black hole with sparse halo of material could upend theories of the universeAn ancient and “nearly naked” black hole that astronomers believe may have been created in the first fraction of a second after the big bang has been spotted by the James Webb space telescope.If confirmed as a so-called primordial black hole, a theoretical class of object predicted to exist by Stephen Hawking but never before seen, the discovery would upend prevailing theories of the universe. Continue reading...

Politics

29 h. ago Rachel Reeves admits Brits 'feel stuck' as dire poll finds nearly two

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a brutal Budget reckoning this Autumn with warnings she has a black hole of up to £50billion to fill.

Politics

55 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘We were evicted from our home due to noisy sex. We call it our bang to rights moment’

When he first met Luke, Chris was pre-transition, but they’ve embraced his journey enthusiastically• How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, anonymouslyWe try to be respectful and, obviously, we don’t want to cause people alarm, but we’re very noisy creatures Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Reeves warned she will have to break manifesto commitment on tax to deal with economic black hole

Leading economists have questioned strategy of ‘fiddling around’ with new small taxes – such as the mansion and gambling taxes – to avoid economic crisis

Economics

4 d. ago Windfall tax on banks could raise £8bn a year, Rachel Reeves told as she seeks to plug Budget black hole

This money is then partly being funnelled to bank shareholders due to a ‘flawed’ policy design, a new report says

Economics

5 d. ago Landlords could face £2billion tax increase under Rachel Reeves plans to plug black hole

Labour insiders have suggested property income could be 'a significant potential extra source of funds' and landlords were a way of targeting 'unearned revenue'

Economics

5 d. ago Reeves ‘plots tax raid on landlords’ to help plug £40bn Budget black hole

Chancellor considers applying national insurance to rental income, according to reports

Economics

6 d. ago One of world's most dangerous sea creatures washes up in popular holiday spot

Tourists are urged to be careful when visiting this popular holiday destination as a seriously rare sea creature similar to a jellyfish has been spotted on a busy beach - and it's stings can be harmful

Politics

8 d. ago Another Spanish beach is closed as invasion of potentially deadly 'blue dragon' sea creatures spreads to holiday island after Costa Blanca alert

The dangerous creatures, which have a potentially-fatal sting, were spotted on La Cantería beach in Órzola, in the popular holiday island Lanzarote, forcing the beach to temporarily close.

Events

9 d. ago Scientists reveal the exact date the black hole at the centre of the Milky Way will erupt into life

Scientists have revealed the exact date that the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy will erupt into life, and what will happen to Earth.

Science

1 week ago Rachel Reeves set to launch 'stealth tax raid' on workers to help fill Labour's £50bn black hole in public finances

The Labour minister is reportedly set to introduce a six-year freeze on income tax thresholds rather than increasing them in line with the cost of living or inflation .

Economics

1 week ago Which tax rises could fill the £50bn black hole in Britain’s balance sheet?

The Independent looks at Rachel Reeves’ options as she looks to fill the gaping hole in Britain’s public finances this autumn

Economics

1 week ago Rachel Reeves considers ‘mansion tax’ to fill Treasury black hole

The chancellor is seeking ways to raise cash in the face of dire warnings about the state of the public finances

Politics

2 w. ago Top Bottom Feeding Tropical Fish 2025: 15 of the best bottom dwellers to help keep your freshwater tank clean

Consider these amazing creatures as hired help to keep your aquarium spotless.

Events

2 w. ago All Creatures Great and Small star says he's 'done' as fans spot 'missing' character

Some of the main cast members of All Creatures Great and Small were seen summing up each series of the Channel 5 drama in a video released by the broadcaster

Events

2 w. ago Tax the rich more to fill black hole in public finances, Labour members tell Starmer

Exclusive: PM urged to conduct a ‘radical change of direction’ as the government attempts to plug gaps in the public finances

Economics

2 w. ago Britain braces for another tax bomb amid warnings UK economy is 'flashing red' as growth slows to 0.3 per cent while Rachel Reeves faces a £50bn black hole

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product grew by 0.3 per cent for the quarter after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.

Events

2 w. ago Inheritance tax will apply to pension pots... even if workers die before retirement as Rachel Reeves tries to fill financial black hole

The Chancellor announced last year that retirement savings will be subject to the levy from April 2027.

Economics