10 h. ago Donald Trump 'hopes' to visit Scotland during second UK state visit

Donald Trump says, 'I will be there', when speaking about visiting Scotland during his second state visit to the UK.

Politics

16 h. ago NHS norovirus warning for Scotland region as people told 'do not visit hospitals'

Norovirus is circulating in one part of the country and people with symptoms have been warned not to stay away from health facilities.

Events

17 h. ago Donald Trump 'hopeful' of Russia and Ukraine deal this week as 'fortune' with US awaits

President Donald Trump has shared an update about ongoing talks between Ukraine and Russia as the US works towards a deal that will put an end to fighting in Eastern Europe

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22 h. ago Trump says Russia and Ukraine will 'hopefully make a deal this week' and 'start doing business with the USA and make a fortune'

US President Donald Trump struck a hopeful note on his social media platform Truth Social last night, saying that 'hopefully Russia and Ukraine will make a deal this week'.

Economics

3 d. ago Donald Trump visit to Scotland 'in doubt' as US President opens up on state visit to UK

The US President had been expected to meet King Charles in Scotland this summer but a summit may now take place south of the Border.

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5 d. ago Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: Here are 11 amazing places to visit during the school holidays

From wildlife and fascinating history, to beautiful walks and some of Scotland’s best cafes, National Trust for Scotland properties have the lot.

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7 d. ago JD Vance says US ‘working very hard’ with UK on negotiating ‘great’ trade deal

The Government has been hopeful of a deal to exempt the UK from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

8 d. ago Donald Trump issues dramatic new statement on tariffs after raising hopes on Friday

The President had appeared to spare electronic goods from China from his 125% import tax and 10% global tariff on Friday, but it seems that will not be the case after all

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8 d. ago Donald Trump insists there will be NO tariff exemptions in dramatic u

Just days after economic experts saw a glimmer of hope among Donald Trump's raft of tariffs with a potential exemption on electronic goods, the US President has now clarified this is not the case

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1 week ago Five beachside chippies in Scotland to visit while the sun shines

From Fife to North Ayrshire, here are some of the top fish and chip shops by the sea.

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1 week ago Six secret Scottish beaches to visit while the sun is shining

The Daily Record has rounded up some of the country's most peaceful and scenic sandy bays.

Society

1 week ago Stock markets stage £1.2trillion snapback amid hopes of tariff deals with Donald Trump

After a bruising few days for financial markets, shares have staged a partial recovery on the possibility of trade deals with China and others - but time is running out

Economics

1 week ago Donald Trump state visit 'ridiculous and misguided' after president slaps tariffs on UK

The US President is expected to spend time in Scotland this summer as part of a wider state visit to the UK.

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1 week ago Donald Trump rejects EU’s proposals for ‘zero for zero’ tariffs deal on cars and industrial goods – Europe live

US president tells reporters offer ‘is not good enough’, putting further dent in European hopes for negotiated solution instead of trade warUS president Donald Trump openly rejected the EU’s proposals for a “zero for zero” tariffs deal on cars and industrial goods, telling reporters in the Oval Office it was not good enough.His comments are not entirely surprising as European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič already indicated there were no signs that the offer, made originally in February, would be taken up. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Keir Starmer 'hopes to win over Donald Trump in tariffs row with trip to Scotland to meet the King

Although the trip is not directly linked to diplomatic efforts to improve tariffs between the UK and the US, some Whitehall officials are hoping that the royal itinerary makes way for constructive talks.

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2 w. ago Republicans win special elections for two key House seats in Florida

Randy Fine beats Josh Weil in Mike Waltz’s former district, and Jimmy Patronis wins seat vacated by Matt GaetzRepublicans on Tuesday won special elections for two US House of Representatives seats in Florida vacated by Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, dashing Democratic hopes for an upset victory in the first federal special elections held since the president began his second term.But Democratic candidates Josh Weil and Gay Valimont are on track to lose the solidly red districts by much smaller margins than the more than 30 points that Democrats lost them by in November. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Vance says no military action needed in Greenland as Trump vows to get control of island: Live

Vice president says U.S. hopes to strike ‘Donald Trump-style’ deal with Greenlanders

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3 w. ago Keep Scotland Beautiful visit two North Lanarkshire schools to mark Eco

St Aidan's Primary in Wishaw and Greengairs Primary were presented with certificates to celebrate their tenth Green Flags.

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3 w. ago Donald Trump's trade tariffs plan could smash Rachel Reeves' hopes of a UK economic recovery as experts warn trade war would cut growth and raise inflation

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warned that if the protectionist US plan developed into a full-blown global trade war it could reduce UK GDP by a full 1 per cent on its own.

Economics

3 w. ago UK retail sales slump in March; Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised) – business live

UK retailers gloomy, while tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved.Lower Thames Crossing plan for Essex and Kent approved by governmentEuropean stock markets are higher this morning, as investors cling to hopes that Donald Trump’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners could be more targetted than feared.The pan-European Stoxx 600 index has gained 0.57% this morning, with gains on the German DAX (+0.5%), French CAC (+0.9%) and Italian FTSE MIB (+0.7%).US markets are beginning to show some belief that President Trump’s strong arm negotiating tactics on tariffs might not be quite as punitive for the US economy as feared.There are growing hopes that if they are more targeted, as rumoured, they might helpshore up domestic industry, while securing better terms for the US on the global trading stage.Tesla currently faces a number of challenges in Europe, ahead of the launch of its new Model Y mid-size SUV this month. The EV maker ha...

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