31 m. ago Scottish Water workers accept pay offer but ‘concerns continue’, says union

The deal with Unison has brought a series of ongoing strikes to an end.

Economics

55 m. ago Striking doctors willing to ‘discuss all options’ to halt five

The Resident Doctors Committee is meeting with Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday afternoon.

Events

55 m. ago We swapped Disneyland for this German theme park – it could be Europe’s best

With UK theme parks and Disneyland Paris busier than ever, Mike MacEacheran suggests another option – and this summer, there are new reasons to visit

Politics

1 hour ago Keir Starmer says deal with Germany on tackling Channel boat gangs is 'clear sign we mean business' as he hosts Chancellor Merz (but crackdown was already announced last year)

Keir Starmer said the countries were sending a 'clear sign we mean business' as he and Friedrich Merz signed the first bilateral treaty since the Second World War.

Economics

2 h. ago Fujitsu ‘kicking can down the road’ on compensation, says Post Office campaigner

The Government is being urged to stop awarding contracts to the Japanese tech giant.

Politics

2 h. ago ‘10 busiest trains in England’ named as passenger numbers bounce back

Train operator Thameslink says trains were designed with plenty of standing room

Politics

2 h. ago 50 new homes and flats in Tonypandy town centre set to be given green light

Trivallis' application for Mitchell Court is due to be considered by Rhondda Cynon Taf's planning committee soon

Politics

3 h. ago Chelsea transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho, Jorrel Hato, Morgan Rogers, Rodrygo and more

Chelsea’s summer business is unlikely to slow down after their victorious Club World Cup campaign

Sport

3 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Gyokeres boost; Liverpool in Ekitike bid; Man Utd make new Mbeumo offer

Majors deals set to be confirmed as summer business steps up

Sport

3 h. ago ‘10 busiest trains in England and Wales’ named as passenger numbers bounce back

Train operator Thameslink says trains were designed with plenty of standing room

Politics

3 h. ago James May admits to major 'failure' in life after The Grand Tour ended

The Grand Tour star James May has insisted he has 'failed' at retirement as he has been busier this year than he has in 'about a decade' as he has 'not had a day off in months'

Events

3 h. ago Energy giant SSE sees UK dry spell hit water power generation

SSE’s hydro generation dropped by about 40% in the three months to June, compared with the same period a year ago.

Events

4 h. ago Aberdeen 'exploring' permanent Oday Dabbagh transfer as Ylber Ramadani windfall chance collapses

Palestine international Dabbagh scored in the Dons' penalty shootout victory over Celtic that ended a 35-year wait for the Scottish Cup back in May

Sport

4 h. ago M&S says Sparks membership deals ‘fully back online’ after hack

It is understood M&S expects to restart its outstanding operations – online beauty and click and collect sales – in the coming weeks.

Economics

4 h. ago Chris Blackhurst answers your questions on wealth tax – from millionaire exodus to Labour’s silence

Business columnist Chris Blackhurst answered readers’ questions on a potential wealth tax in the UK, from fears of a millionaire exodus and offshore loopholes to Labour’s reluctance to commit

Economics

4 h. ago UK payrolls down by 178,000 over last year; Bundesbank chief defends central bank independence after Trump’s attacks on Powell – business live

UK company payrolls have fallen by 178,000 in last year, pushing unemployment rate to four-year highAnalysis: The rise in unemployment shows the UK jobs market is cooling, but it is not collapsingDeutsche Bank’s chief UK economist Sanjay Raja agrees that the UK’s labour market is continuing to cool, with both payrolls and vacancies down.Raja explains:Redundancies remain elevated with the May data showing a 114k increase in the three months to May – its highest level in three months. Jobs demand remains weak as hiring plans are near a standstill.This will continue to see unemployment rise – but we think this will be a slow grind higher as opposed to a whipsaw higher. For the MPC, despite the bump higher in inflation, the loosening in labour market should give the BoE reason to proceed with a gradual dial down of restrictive policy.The fallout in the labour market from the hikes in National Insurance Contributions and the minimum wage is not as big as previously thought. Even so, as p...

Economics

4 h. ago World’s largest crane ‘Big Carl’ lifts reactor dome into place at Hinkley Point C

Big Carl lifted the 14-metre tall steel construction onto Hinkley Point C’s second reactor building.

Politics

4 h. ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Gyokeres boost; Liverpool in Ekitike bid; Man Utd face Mbeumo fear

Majors deals set to be confirmed as summer business steps up

Sport

4 h. ago World Pipe Band Championships 2025: Road closures as world pipe band battle returns to Glasgow Green

The battle of the bands attracts thousands each year

Events

5 h. ago Victoria Street: Shops on famous Edinburgh street that inspired Harry Potter Diagon Alley targeted by vandals

Business representatives said the problem risks damaging Edinburgh’s reputation during busy summer months

Events