13 h. ago Child, 9, in serious condition after being hit by car on high street in Scots town

The child's condition has been described as serious.

Events

59 h. ago 11 of the best Amazon Prime Day 2025 UK deals as sale comes to an end

There are a few hours left before the retail giant's sale event comes to an end for this year

Economics

62 h. ago Poundland issues statement as shoppers complain about empty shelves

Budget high street chain Poundland has hit out at reports that big suppliers are changing their terms as new owners look for approval for big shake-up

Politics

69 h. ago UK economy shrinks for second month in a row after unexpected slump in May

It followed a 0.3 per cent contraction in April, when US president Donald Trump announced tariffs

Politics

3 d. ago Coronation Street’s Sam Blakeman actor has famous soap star dad and fans are floored

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has been a hit with soap fans since he joined the cast of the ITV soap, but it's safe to say that viewers are even more shocked to learn who his famous father is

Politics

1 week ago Major UK high street store to axe 1,200 jobs after posting near

The beloved high street store, which has been around for 200 years, has been hit with a string of financial issues

Politics

1 week ago West Lothian communities get more time to comment on firework safety plans

Livingston South Councillor Maria MacAulay won a guarantee of an extra three weeks for community groups to make their contribution following a safety awareness event in April.

Events

2 w. ago Home sales jump by a quarter month on month in May following April slump

Stamp duty discounts became less generous in April, but transaction figures for May show a pick-up in house sales.

Politics

2 w. ago An Israeli strike kills 18 Palestinians in central Gaza as turmoil mounts over food distribution

Palestinian hospital officials say an Israeli airstrike has hit a street in central Gaza, killing 18 people

Events

2 w. ago Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network sequel officially in development

Oscar-winning writer returns to subject of his 2010 hit for follow-up based on Wall Street Journal series on FacebookAaron Sorkin is officially working on a sequel to The Social Network.Last year, the Oscar-winning writer revealed he was working on a film that would revisit the subject of Facebook, and Deadline has now reported that The Social Network Part II is in development at Sony Pictures yet isn’t a “straight sequel”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Glasgow crime: Man rushed to hospital after being hit by car in ‘targeted attack’ on Glasgow street

A man has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a car in what police believe was a “targeted” incident.

Events

3 w. ago Weak retail sales and falls in key oil and drug stocks stifle FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 index closed down 17.15 points, 0.2%, at 8,774.65.

Events

3 w. ago UK grocery watchdog investigating Amazon over alleged supplier payment delays; company insolvencies jump – business live

Groceries Code Adjudicator calls on suppliers to share their experiences of working with AmazonThe number of companies collapsing across England and Wales jumped last month, in a sign of the economic pressures hitting firms.There were 2,238 company insolvences in England and Wales during the month, which is 8% higher than in April and 15% more than in May 2024.“This latest rise in corporate insolvencies reflects the harsh reality many businesses face: fragile demand is not keeping pace with rising costs. Even the increasingly-likely prospect of rate cuts in August won’t do much to fix this – insolvency levels will remain elevated for the foreseeable future.“Sectors like hospitality are having a particularly challenging time in this environment, in no small part due to the impact on labour costs of April’s National Insurance and minimum wage increases. These businesses are now approaching what are some of their peak months and will be hoping for strong trading to bolster their resili...

Economics

3 w. ago UK high street chaos as Brits cut back on food and clothes as 'cracks' begin to show

New data from the Office for National Statistics makes for grim reading for many involved with the UK's high street, as two specific areas of retail have seen a huge fall in sales

Events

3 w. ago Business news live: FTSE opens higher but retail sales fell sharply in May

Stock markets latest updates and business news on Friday

Economics

3 w. ago UK retail sales slump in May after ‘dismal’ month for supermarkets

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7% in May – the biggest drop since the end of 2023.

Economics

3 w. ago Supermarkets suffer 'dismal' May as Brits cut spending on food and booze amid economic gloom with retail sales diving by biggest rate in a year

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales fell by 2.7 per cent in May.

Economics

3 w. ago High street hit as retail sales slump in month after "awful April" bill hikes

Food stores saw a particularly big fall with volumes down by 5%

Economics

3 w. ago Coronation Street team hit by huge new blow as budget cuts trigger more setbacks

The Coronation Street cast have been hit by a fresh blow amid the ongoing budget cuts - which have seen a number of changes in the long-running ITV soap throughout the year

Events

3 w. ago Supermarket prices on the march again as food inflation hits 4.4%

Headline rate of inflation dipped slightly after “awful April” spike

Economics