63 m. ago Scottish hotels named among Europe’s most cultural and Instagrammable stays

Several scottish hotels were named in Trip.com's annual award lists for the most cultural and most instagrammable stays

Politics

66 m. ago Minister hopes supreme court’s gender ruling will ‘draw a line’ under trans debate – UK politics live

Health minister Karen Smyth says ‘it’s good we have clarity for women’ as Tories call for ruling to be ‘reinforced with legislation’Shadow chancellor Mel Stride has highlighted the recent report by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) which suggested business confidence in the UK has dipped severely.In a post to social media, the recently knighted MP said:I take no pleasure in the ICAEW’s latest survey, which reveals UK business confidence has slipped into negative territory for the first three months of 2025, thanks to Labour’s anti-business budget.Tax burden tops the list of concerns for the second quarter in a row, with 56% of businesses saying it’s their greatest challenge. Red tape follows closely, with 43% of companies reporting increased strain. Rising costs and wage pressures continue to squeeze profits, with investment growth remaining sluggish.Single-sex services like changing rooms must be based on biological sex. If a male person is allowed...

Politics

72 m. ago Joey Barton reignites Scott Brown feud as Celtic legend 'gets zero respect' from Rangers flop

The controversial Scouser has launched a fresh attack on his former Hoops rival - nine years after leaving Scotland

Politics

75 m. ago Aurora Borealis: Northern Lights could appear over Scotland for third night following geomagnetic storm

For a third night, the Northern Lights are set to appear across skies in Scotland after a severe solar storm.

Events

2 h. ago Key reasons four in 10 kids have been prevented from trying a sport

To inspire kids to explore new physical activities, Olympic skateboarder Lola Tambling has teamed up with Weetabix to help youngsters step out of their comfort zones.

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2 h. ago The 116 Championship players Cardiff City and Swansea City could sign for free this summer

A large number of players are out of contract this summer at Championship level

Sport

2 h. ago Eight in ten shoppers want clearer labelling for British goods

A new poll has shown that consumers would like to support British farming and fishing - but are finding it increasingly difficult to do so

Politics

2 h. ago 'Highest kick in history' causes mayhem as rugby commentators astounded

Matt Burton is one of the best paid rugby players on the planet.

Politics

2 h. ago US officials to meet European leaders in Paris to discuss Ukraine war

Trump envoys to meet Macron as well as British and German politicians to discuss concerns about RussiaTwo of Donald Trump’s top national security aides will hold talks in Paris on Thursday with European politicians and security advisers, as the US and Europe search for common ground on ending the Ukraine war and averting an Iran conflict.The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, and special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, are expected to hear concerns about Russia amid so-far fruitless US attempts to arrange a ceasefire three years after Russia invaded its neighbour. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Fashion high street store to shut as other retailers close across the UK

One British clothing brand is closing down a city centre store that opened in 2012

Politics

3 h. ago Today's rugby news as Wales international in talks to join phoenix club and Welsh star admits doubts set in

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Society

3 h. ago Searches to take place in two locations three hours apart for missing teenagers

Isabelle and Daniel have been missing since Monday, April 7

Events

3 h. ago Painter and decorator turned to selling cocaine 'to make quick and easy money'

A judge told Jack Arran: "You have been a fool unto yourself"

Politics

3 h. ago Alex Jones admits Strictly Come Dancing was "a shambles" as she looks backs on show

The TV star has spoken about her time as a contestant on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

Culture

3 h. ago Child poverty laid bare as schools forced to buy beds for kids

Schools are providing items like cookers and food, leaders have said

Politics

4 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, April 17)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

4 h. ago Scotland's 'most mysterious and isolated' train station reopens

Trains have once again been calling at the request stop after the station was closed for the last 18 months.

Politics

4 h. ago Steve Coogan on his very unusual new comedy: ‘The penguin takes the edge off the fascism’

In ‘The Penguin Lessons’, the man behind Alan Partridge plays a school teacher in military-occupied Argentina who forms an unlikely bond with a seabird. Such tonal extremes required a delicate hand, he and his co-star Jonathan Pryce tell Annabel Nugent

Politics

4 h. ago TODAY'S TV WITH SARA WALLIS: A man set on fire by his uncle is treated in Love My Face

From the return of an action-packed thriller on Prime Video to naughty dogs sent to the Bad Dog Academy, our TV columnist Sara Wallis picks the best telly to watch tonight

Events

5 h. ago AP PHOTOS: Rain or shine, emotions run high at Seville's Holy Week processions in Spain

With tears of emotion often flowing down their faces, tens of thousands of faithful have packed the rooftops, bridges and narrow streets of this historic city in southern Spain to watch much-venerated images of Jesus and the Virgin Mary carried in hourslong processions throughout Holy Week.

Culture