9 m. ago Rachel Reeves urged to cut fuel bills for Scots in 'crucial' cost of living Budget

EXCLUSIVE: Civic Scotland groups want Rachel Reeves to help families heat their homes.

Economics

78 m. ago £14,000 handouts to 18,000 families: Rachel Reeves's Budget will raise taxes to fund benefits windfall

Official figures show the Chancellor's Budget plan to scrap the two-child benefit cap will be worth more than £14,000 a year each to 18,000 low-income families with six or more children.

Economics

4 h. ago SNP calls on Chancellor to ‘help, not hammer’ families in Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to introduce tax hikes in her announcement.

Politics

4 h. ago US justice department memo about boat strikes diverges from Trump narrative

Exclusive: Officials frame strikes as self-defense against violence, without naming aggressor, while Trump claims they’re to stop US overdose deathsThe Trump administration is framing its boat strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean in part as a collective self-defense effort on behalf of US allies in the region, according to three people directly familiar with the administration’s internal legal argument.The legal analysis rests on a premise – for which there is no immediate public evidence – that the cartels are waging armed violence against the security forces of allies like Mexico, and that the violence is financed by cocaine shipments. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Inspired Scott McTominay spares Man Utd pal's blushes for Napoli exactly week on from Scotland

Talisman rises to the occasion in Champions League

Politics

5 h. ago Cumnock's Elizabeth Dykes enjoys VIP treatment on her 100th Birthday

Elizabeth Dykes turned 100 earlier this week.

Politics

6 h. ago Scottish Maritime Museum lends backing to Small Business Saturday

The annual Small Business Saturday UK campaign highlights, and promotes support for, small businesses across the country.

Politics

7 h. ago Hotshot Harry Kane says no club could tempt him away from Bayern Munich

The former Tottenham striker is back on familiar territory this week.

Politics

7 h. ago Instagram anxiety, protein powder and internet porn – it’s The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, the Gen Z reboot

HOLY MOLEY, look who’s back. Today’s youngsters may not know this speccy lad of Eighties fame – but he is coming to a TV near you soon. He is, of course, the comically angsty soul first brought to life in author Sue Townsend’s 1982 bestselling book The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 133 4. She...

Technology

7 h. ago Think twice before letting your pet eat Thanksgiving dinner. Those ingredients and spices could be deadly

More than half of dog owners say their pet has eaten something not meant for them on Thanksgiving - often resulting in an emergency trip to the vet

Events

7 h. ago 'Sinister' mystery thriller climbing Netflix has fans totally hooked

The series has been hailed 'exciting and gripping'.

Politics

8 h. ago Harry Kane reveals 'one of best decisions of my life' ahead of Arsenal vs Bayern Munich

Spurs legend faces familiar foes in the Champions League on Wednesday

Politics

8 h. ago Budding North Lanarkshire entrepreneurs hailed at annual Dragon's Lair competition

Dragon’s Lair is North Lanarkshire Council’s annual entrepreneurial competition which aims to introduce young people to the world of business and a possible career path they may not have considered.

Politics

9 h. ago Think twice before letting your pet eat Thanksgiving dinner. Those spices could be deadly

More than half of dog owners say their pet has eaten something not meant for them on Thanksgiving - often resulting in an emergency trip to the vet

Events

9 h. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

Society

10 h. ago Moment missing Slender Man stabber is found sleeping at truck stop with 42

A young woman convicted of a Slender Man-inspired stabbing in 2014 was found sleeping rough with a 42-year-old after going missing from her group home 150 miles away.

Events

10 h. ago Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to move forward with US plan and discuss ‘sensitive points’ with Trump

Ukrainian leader says that talks should also include European allies; Trump says deal is closeUS optimistic over Ukraine peace deal talks but ‘a few delicate details’ remainIn other EU related news, a top European court on Tuesday ruled that an EU nation had to recognise a gay marriage recorded in another member state, after a complaint by two Poles married in Germany.The couple, one of whom also has German nationality, were living there and married in Berlin in 2018, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).The spouses in question, as EU citizens, enjoy the freedom to move and reside within the territory of the member states and the right to lead a normal family life when exercising that freedom and upon returning to their member state of origin.“Sweden’s defence needs to be strengthened against threats such as robots, drones and helicopters. The best way to guarantee peace and freedom is to invest in defence. The orders also contribute to growth, jobs and security of supply. It also imp...

Politics

11 h. ago Beautiful Welsh attraction to be transformed into a Christmas wonderland

Aberglasney Gardens is hosting a festive fair next week with lots on offer for families including a visit from Santa Claus himself

Politics

11 h. ago 25 years since death of Damilola Taylor his charity still fighting to help UK youngsters

New boss of charity set up after death of Damilola Taylor describes how, 25 years after the schoolboy died, they are helping thousands of children across the country

Events

11 h. ago Free specialist dementia clinics in East Kilbride this December

Hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, the clinics are open to anyone impacted by dementia, offering life-changing support to families and individuals in the area.

Politics