90 m. ago Senior SNP minister wants more direct international flights from Scotland

Angus Robertson spoke of the important of ‘growing direct routes’ to countries such as China

Politics

2 h. ago Mapped: Britain's smoking strongholds where rates have gone UP

Nationally, just 9.1% adults in Britain admitted to smoking last year, down from 10.5% in 2023 and just a fraction of the nearly 50 per cent in the 1970s, according to ONS data.

Politics

3 h. ago Britain’s roads to shrink so cars can 'no longer overtake cyclists'

Britain’s roads to shrink to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists, new guidance suggests. Some critics have labelled the move "completely stupid" and says "it's all about penalising motorists"

Transport

3 h. ago Tycoons urge Rachel Reeves not to stifle entrepreneurs in the Budget

In an open letter, several business leaders said Britain's tradition of entrepreneurship' was being undermined by escalating costs following tax raids in last year's Budget.

Politics

3 h. ago Best Australian player was wearing Irish colours, Wallabies coach says after heavy loss

Joe Schmidt says 46-19 defeat to Ireland is ‘a tough one to take’Australia on brink of first winless Europe trip in 67 yearsThe beleaguered Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has ruefully admitted that the best Australian player on the pitch in his side’s latest calamitous defeat was playing in Irish green.Mack Hansen, the ex-Brumby who grew up in Canberra and was snapped up by his mother’s home country, scored his hat-trick of tries within the first half-hour to kickstart Ireland’s record 46-19 win over Australia in Dublin on Saturday. Continue reading...

Sport

5 h. ago Somali long distance runner seeking asylum in Britain is charged with sex offences

Abdinasir Elmi, 26, whose immigration status is being decided, has been charged with sexual and strangulation crimes. Elmi will stand trial next February.

Events

6 h. ago Britain’s roads to shrink so cars can no longer overtake cyclists – prompting fears of traffic jams & more conflict

ROADS are to become narrower across the country in order to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists. The Government is looking to shrink road lanes as it will improve safety for cyclists by making it clearer to drivers that they can't overtake. The new guidance suggests that roads should be reduced to 3.25m or under, a...

Events

6 h. ago MATT GOODWIN: Don't be fooled ...the Danish immigration crackdown that Labour wants to emulate has already been foiled by human rights judges

MATT GOODWIN: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will announce a suite of initiatives, which she will claim will drastically reduce illegal migration without requiring Britain to leave the ECHR

Events

7 h. ago Should have used the Cruz control! Beckham son loses his licence for two speeding tickets as he becomes one of the 500,000 snared by 20mph limits

Cruz Beckham, 20, has lost his licence after receiving his second speeding ticket, just two years after he passed his driving test to much fanfare

Politics

7 h. ago Scotland reaction: 'Crazy night', why Craig Gordon was not sent up for corner and Steve Clarke's debrief

Head coach gives thoughts as Scotland set up World Cup shoot-out

Politics

8 h. ago Keir Starmer facing calls to 'stand up for Britain' after Trump vows to sue BBC for up to $5billion in taxpayers' money

The BBC has apologised but declined to pay Trump damages, setting the scene for a high-profile legal showdown. Trump said he planned to call Sir Keir this weekend and talk to him about the issue.

Economics

8 h. ago What's REALLY happening in the race to unseat Starmer amid Labour mounting panic at Budget 'omnishambles'

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump's immigration crackdown intensifies: Border Patrol sending agents and armored vehicles to Charlotte and New Orleans

Internal DHS files obtained by CBS News revealed that Border Patrol agents will be sent to Charlotte before shifting to New Orleans to take a leading role in ICE operations across both cities.

Politics

8 h. ago Britain's roads to be made narrower to stop drivers from overtaking cyclists in latest war on motorists

Official guidance on the Government's website states lanes on local roads should either shrink no more than 10ft 8in wide or expand to at least 12ft 10in. Critics they are far more likely to shrink.

Transport

8 h. ago Scotland cannot afford to waste surprise World Cup second chance after bonkers night

After a night of incredible drama, Scotland are one win away from holy grail

Politics

8 h. ago Britain’s youth at risk of becoming ‘lost generation’, Labour peer warns Starmer

New analysis shows young people have borne the brunt of job losses since June last year

Events

8 h. ago Asylum seekers to lose housing and benefit rights under Labour immigration system overhaul

Home secretary vows to make refugee status temporary as part of system overhaul

Events

9 h. ago UK government set to make support for asylum seekers ‘discretionary’

Home secretary expected to change system to deny help to those who can work or who have assetsShabana Mahmood is expected to announce changes to Britain’s asylum system on Monday in an attempt to quell rising fears about immigration.The home secretary plans to amend laws that guarantee housing and financial support to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago UK to curtail asylum seekers’ automatic right to accommodation

Home secretary says Britain’s ‘generosity’ is ‘drawing illegal migrants’

Events

9 h. ago Striking doctors’ bosses turn against them as public support crumbles over pay battle

STRIKING doctors’ bosses are turning against them as public support crumbles for their pay battle with ministers. Hundreds of hospital chiefs applauded Health Secretary Wes Streeting this week when he branded the British Medical Association “unreasonable” and “reprehensible”. Managers have urged union barons to tone down their demands for a 26 per cent pay rise...

Economics