69 m. ago Tariff turmoil deals a blow to owner of Scotland’s number two whisky producer

“Our balanced and broad-based geographic breadth and our diversified portfolio remain key in mitigating some of the impacts caused by the challenging environment”

Economics

87 m. ago 'Jaw dropping' Highlands road trip named among world's top places to visit before you die

The route made the list for its breathtaking journey through Scotland, praised by Big 7 Travel as “an adventure to remember.”

Events

99 m. ago Phone snatcher punches pregnant woman in stomach outside London Underground station

British Transport Police arrest suspect after tracking victim’s device to an address

Politics

2 h. ago Madeleine McCann search given huge boost as cops get £108,000 to fund investigation

Scotland Yard has now been given over £13 million by the government to fund Operation Grange - the specialist unit tasked with finding Madeleine, who vanished in Portugal in 2007

Economics

2 h. ago Selling your home? Here’s how to boost your valuation – and sell fast

Whether you’re in Edinburgh, Dundee or the Highlands, here’s how to prep your home for a faster, stronger sale.

Politics

2 h. ago Equalities boss outlines changes on toilets, changing rooms and women’s sport

The Supreme Court said the terms woman and sex in the 2010 Equality Act ‘refer to a biological woman and biological sex’.

Politics

2 h. ago Trans community ‘worried people are coming after their right to exist’, says MSP

The Supreme Court handed down its judgment on the definition of a woman in the Equality Act on Wednesday.

Politics

2 h. ago It's the economic end times, so obviously I'm thinking about my takeaway coffee | Emma Brockes

The true scale of what’s happening is hard to grasp, so our irrational brains reach for measly acts of self-denialMost of us, confronted with daily forecasts of recession and economic downturn, have an emotional response that expresses itself in a range of behaviours. Big purchases may be deferred or cancelled. Travel plans are revisited. We might review our childcare spend and wonder if we should go out less – all rational decisions in the face of the rising cost of living. Then there are the irrational gestures, those that have little meaning financially but offer us, via small acts of self-denial, an opportunity to feel we’re doing something morally rigorous. It’s these, in my case, that have lately been triggered.For me, the barometer has always been coffee, a small but ineradicable source of guilt that has only grown as the price of a single flat white creeps up towards £4. Forgoing this small pleasure neither damages my day, nor, on the other hand, does anything significant to...

Economics

2 h. ago Nvidia boss visits China days after Donald Trump limits AI chip exports – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as Chinese state media publishes photo of Jensen Huang visiting BeijingNvidia boss Jensen Huang has travelled to China for talks despite limits on the chip company’s sales imposed by the White House under Donald Trump.The visit of Huang, chief executive of one of the US’s most valuable companies, will be closely followed amid the vicious trade war between the US and China.The SFO remains committed to stamping out international bribery wherever it may occur.British companies have a duty to prevent the harm caused by bribery when doing business at home and abroad, to ensure that the UK remains a safe and fair place to do business. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Perthshire castle with royal connections on sale at offers over £1 million

Methven Castle once belonged to Queen of Scotland, from 1503 to 1513, Margaret Tudor

Economics

2 h. ago Poll reveals Hamilton as biggest buyer of lamps from British Heart Foundation charity shops

British Heart Foundation Scotland (BHF) announced its second-hand shop in Hamilton Retail Park sold an impressive 995 lamps in just 12 months - helping to raise funds for its vital heart research.

Economics

2 h. ago Livingston revealed as biggest buyer of jigsaws according to charity research

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland announced today that its second-hand shop in The Centre sold an impressive 1890 jigsaws in just 12 months, helping to raise funds for its vital heart research.

Politics

2 h. ago Harper Macleod strengthens family law expertise with two new partners

Law firm Harper Macleod has announced the appointment of two new partners to its family law team. This reinforces the firm’s position as one of the largest family law teams in Scotland.

Society

2 h. ago Jack P Shepherd's fiancee shares reason he joined Celebrity Big Brother and addresses wedding slip

Celebrity Big Brother star Jack P Shepherd's wife-to-be Hanni Treweek opened up on ITV's Lorraine

Politics

2 h. ago 'I live in Scotland's most walkable city – and it has a beach tourists seem to miss'

Edinburgh is known for its beautiful medieval architecture and hilltop castle, but the capital also boasts one of Scotland's most remarkable hidden gems

Society

3 h. 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

3 h. 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

3 h. 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

3 h. 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

4 h. ago Carlo Ancelotti admits he could be sacked by Real Madrid imminently after Arsenal defeat

Carlo Ancelotti is coming under increasing pressure at Real Madrid, but the veteran Italian boss was full of praise for Arsenal after the Gunners' superb win in the Champions League

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