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Increased demand for food due to population growth has made pesticides essential for ensuring food security

Politics

34 m. ago 'Very concerning' spate of misleading land sales in Scottish Highlands

In some locations, including near Loch Ness, land is being divided into small plots and resold.

Politics

39 m. ago Thousands back plans to see HMRC Inheritance Tax threshold raised to £1m

Tens of thousands of people are calling on HMRC to raise the threshold

Economics

49 m. ago John Swinney accused of 'effectively legalising' shoplifting in Scotland

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said the SNP’s record was ‘criminal’

Politics

53 m. ago People in certain Council Tax bands could save up to £400 a year on energy bills

People can check online to see if they qualify for support through the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Economics

67 m. ago Female kickboxing champion brutally attacks two male club bouncers on night out

Christianne Fahey, who played for Scotland in the Six Nations and is also a professional boxer, threw a punch at one of the men and tried to headbutt the other

Sport

94 m. ago Terence Crawford shuts down Ilia Topuria after UFC star's bold boast

UFC champion Ilia Topuria claimed he would knock out Terence Crawford if they met in a boxing ring - and the latter has now responded

Politics

95 m. ago Aidan O'Brien picks Tom Marquand to ride St Leger favourite Scandinavia

The Ballydoyle trainer is without both Ryan Moore, who is injured, and Wayne Lordan, suspended, over one of the busiest weekends of the season

Politics

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Events

1 hour ago Escape from Keir's Britain with the experts' definitive emigration guide: The best places for sunshine, big houses, high wages, no crime and top

As the UK's cost of living continues to rise - and the quality of life declines - many are heading elsewhere. Here's our ultimate emigration guide for escaping Keir's Britain.

Events

2 h. ago John Lewis and Waitrose owner loses £88m after national insurance hike

The retail giant reports a substantial half-year loss but ‘optimistic’ it can turn it around with Christmas trading

Economics

2 h. ago Lanarkshire tourism businesses invited to sign up for VisitScotland Connect 2026

The event is a key part of the national tourism and event organisation’s activity to drive the visitor economy by increasing Scotland’s share of global tourism.

Politics

2 h. ago How much does your town pay in inheritance tax? Our interactive map reveals the hotspots across Britain

The number of families paying inheritance tax is increasing every year, with the latest figures, which cover the 2022-23 tax year, indicating a 12% jump to over 31,000.

Economics

2 h. ago West Lothian locals struggling with council tax payments urged to seek help

The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme supports people on low incomes, potentially saving them hundreds of pounds a year. In some cases, it can reduce bills by up to 100 per cent.

Economics

2 h. ago Seven health conditions caused by using your phone on the toilet

Research shows that prolonged toilet time can increase the risk of several health problems

Politics

2 h. ago Taskmaster Best of the Best: Here are the 13 highest points scorers in Taskmaster history

With the new series about to get underway we’re looking back at the best of the best.

Politics

2 h. ago Over 50,000 sign call demanding Nigel Farage releases tax returns after refusal

A petition calling for Nigel Farage to release his tax returns has been signed by more than 50,000 voters after the Reform leader branded the move 'an intrusion too far'

Economics

2 h. ago 'I left UK for Dubai but had to return after realising major problem'

A YouTuber had moved to Dubai for two years after initially being attracted to the city by the tax benefits in comparison to Britain, but was put off by one aspect of life there

Politics

2 h. ago We tried the bathroom website that lets you pick any Farrow & Ball colour for your vanity unit

Forget boring white cabinets – 34 St John’s new tool lets you try thousands of colours on your bathroom vanity, from Farrow & Ball classics to Pantone’s Colour of the Year.

Politics

2 h. ago Rob Reiner reveals hilarious Spinal Tap line that Paul McCartney came up with

Beatles singers appears in film alongside fellow guest stars Elton John, Lars Ulrich, Questlove and Chad Smith

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