38 h. ago Kate Garraway finally sells £1.7m Islington home as she battles 800k debt after husband's death

The Celebrity Traitors star racked up a mountain of debt from caring for her husband Derek Draper, who died from long Covid complications last year

Economics

42 h. ago Alex Salmond died with debts of nearly £350,000, formal notice reveals

The former first minister Alex Salmond died of a heart attack at a conference in North Macedonia last year

Economics

42 h. ago Alex Salmond died with debts of £350,000 and assets of only £2,282

The details of the former first minister's financial problems are on the website of a government agency.

Economics

42 h. ago Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’

A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to manage the former Scottish first minister’s affairs following his death in 2024.

Politics

53 h. ago Missing Stone of Destiny fragments uncovered including 'stolen' piece given to Alex Salmond

New research has discovered the existence and fate of many pieces of the ancient artefact.

Events

3 d. ago Alex Salmond's widow Moira could be forced to sell family home to pay off debts

This comes after reports Alex Salmond, the former first minister, died ‘virtually penniless’

Society

3 d. ago Alex Salmond's widow could be forced to sell family home to pay late husband's debts

A bankruptcy expert said Moira Salmond could be hit with a hefty bill to pay off her late husband's creditors.

Society

5 d. ago Alex Salmond lived in luxury £7,000 a month London apartment despite financial ruin

EXCLUSIVE: The former SNP leader had access to "world class" facilities in the Dumont block.

Economics

5 d. ago 'Reprehensible' sports star pretended to have cancer to steal £350,000

He has been jailed today

Economics

7 d. ago Alex Salmond ‘virtually bankrupt’ when he died after costly legal battles

The former First Minister's lawyers said the drawn-out legal battles devastated his personal finances.

Events

7 d. ago Alex Salmond died penniless after running up big debts for court battles to clear his name

Lawyers winding up the estate of the former First Minister have confirmed moves to apply for a 'trustee in sequestration', a legal process equivalent to declaring the estate bankrupt.

Events

8 d. ago Where does a western chemical plant that contaminated drinking water go next? To India

Miteni factory closed after water pollution scandal but machinery and patents were bought and rebuilt by Indian companyThe thick green jungle and rust-red hills of Lote, on India’s west coast, give way to a small hill where a factory looms against the sky.The factory is almost brand new, but its machinery is not: it comes from the former Miteni factory in Vicenza, Italy. Miteni closed down in 2018 after one of the worst environmental scandals in the country’s recent history: after decades of producing Pfas forever chemicals, the company’s management was brought to trial for contaminating water resources in an area where 350,000 people live. In June, its former executives were found guilty at the Vicenza court of assizes of causing environmental pollution and other charges and given prison sentences, which they are expected to appeal against. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Publication date revealed for Joanna Cherry memoir that will 'clear Alex Salmond's name'

A publication date has been announced for Joanna Cherry’s memoir, which she has claimed will ‘clear Alex Salmond’s name’

Politics

1 week ago Our homes are dwarfed by ‘monster’ 60ft grey walls just metres away that feel ‘surreal’ – it’s so frustrating

RESIDENTS living meters away from "huge monster" 60ft high steel walls said they are frustrated by the gigantic "surreal" structures dwarfing their homes. The colossal structures loom over the houses next to them and are part of a planned 350,000 sq ft industrial site with four vast warehouses. The residents will meet Greater Manchester Mayor...

Events

1 week ago Fury as 'cheated' residents buying homes next to 'monstrous' 60ft tall warehouses 'were told you won't see them' by developers

Residents in Tyldesley, Wigan, have branded the colossal steel frames 'monstrous', revealing how it felt as though the 350,000 sq ft industrial site arrived on their doorstep 'overnight'.

Society

1 week ago Amazon plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate roles, sources say

This figure represents nearly 10 percent of its approximately 350,000 corporate staff

Politics

1 week ago Amazon plans to cut 30,000 corporate jobs in response to pandemic overhiring

Figure represents nearly 10% of the company’s roughly 350,000 corporate employeesAmazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, as the company works to pare expenses and compensate for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.The figure represents a small percentage of Amazon’s 1.55 million total employees, but nearly 10% of the company’s roughly 350,000 corporate employees. This would represent the largest job cut at Amazon since around 27,000 jobs were eliminated starting in late 2022. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Police launch investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by late Alex Salmond

Police have launched an investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by the late Alex Salmond.

Events

2 w. ago Alba probed by police over ‘irregularities’ in finances of late Alex Salmond’s party

COPS are probing the finances of the party set up by Alex Salmond amid claims surrounding the fate of more than £50,000, it emerged today. Detectives are investigating alleged financial “irregularities” within Alba after bitter infighting ended in a report to Police Scotland. Insiders said the claims concern around £50,000 of party funds, including whether...

Events

3 w. ago The SNP are STILL standing on Alex Salmond’s shoulders – and reaping the rewards

IF the normal rules of politics applied in Scotland, the SNP would be sure-fire losers at next year’s Holyrood election. Public services are on their knees. Polling shows a majority of Scots take a dim view on how the Nats are handling a list of their responsibilities including the NHS, crime, and housing. The Scottish...

Events