54 h. ago Sharp rise in Stirling knife crime sees response from cops and First Minister

The figures - acquired by a Conservative MSP - have revealed a "shocking" rise in the number of incidents involving “bladed or pointed article crimes” from 2022 to 2024.

Politics

3 d. ago The UK is turning into a 'National Health State', experts say after Rachel Reeves' spending review

The Resolution Foundation warned that funding for the NHS was increasingly coming at the expense of other public services

Science

3 d. ago NHS to receive £6bn to provide millions more tests and procedures, Reeves confirms

Rachel Reeves has pledged a £6bn investment aimed at accelerating tests and treatments within the NHS, following substantial year-on-year budget increases for the health service.

Economics

3 d. ago The Guardian view on Labour’s spending review: the chancellor tightened belts and loosened seams | Editorial

The government offers capital investment and fiscal prudence but real-terms department cuts and grand promises could strain political credibilityBrexit’s ghost haunts a Labour spending review intended to lay the foundations for a second term. Its headlines echo the twin themes of the referendum campaign: control immigration, fund the NHS. The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she would end the use of hotels for asylum seekers “in this parliament” saving £1bn a year, while NHS spending will rise by 3% a year. Ms Reeves framed it as a politics of security and compassion. Yet it reads as Brexit’s populist promises, filtered through Westminster orthodoxy.The risk is that this is all slogan and very little solution. The asylum savings are speculative, and the annual increase in NHS budgets is below its historical average. There are also real-terms cuts or essentially flat budgets for key departments such as transport, education and local government. The Home Office faces cuts deeper than a...

Politics

3 d. ago Government can hit NHS waiting times targets despite scepticism, says Reeves

The NHS has received a 3% increase in real terms per year in the Government spending review.

Events

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves increases NHS spending by 3 per cent but cuts other budgets

Chancellor launches borrowing-fuelled increase for health but squeezes many departments

Economics

4 d. ago Rutherglen MSP welcomes £6.6 million of funding to reduce waiting times in Lanarkshire

This investment is part of the Scottish Government’s £200 million commitment in the Programme for Government to increase NHS capacity, reduce delayed discharge, and improve the flow of patients through hospitals.

Economics

6 d. ago Exact day this week temperatures will rise to 25C after weekend washout

Met Office reveals what day temperatures will rise to 25C

Politics

1 week ago Deaths on Scots roads rise to 160 in last year, new figures reveal

New data has been published by Transport Scotland.

Events

1 week ago NSPCC issues advice to parents as new Childine figures reveal rise in 'coming out' counselling sessions

As Pride Month gets underway, the children's charity are reminding parents to check in on their kids

Society

1 week ago Labour is accused of making an embarrassing retreat on defence spending as Defence Secretary downgrades 3 per cent GDP military pledge to an 'ambition'

The Defence Secretary (pictured, with Sir Keir Starmer) has rowed back on a commitment to spend 3 per cent of GDP on national security by 2034.

Events

2 w. ago Trump announces new steel and aluminium tariffs in blow to global markets

The US president revealed that tariffs would rise from 25 to 50 per cent

Politics

2 w. ago Target of delivering 50% increase in procedures ‘must be underpinned by NHS staff know

Innovation driven by NHS staff must be key to unlocking Scottish Government aims of delivering a 50% increase in procedures such as vital hip and knee replacements, says a health service partner.

Sport

2 w. ago Earth heading for 'unprecedented' 2C rise in global temperatures as Met Office reveals 'shocking statistics'

Scientists warn there is 'no sign of respite' from climate change as temperatures continue to rise

Events

2 w. ago Kremlin claims Putin survived massive drone attack on his helicopter as Trump slams 'crazy' Russian leader

The Kremlin claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin survived a massive drone attack on his helicopter last week.

Politics

2 w. ago French anarchists claim responsibility for blackouts which have left 160,000 people in darkness in south of nation overnight

Two French anarchist groups have claimed responsibility for a massive power cut that left more than 160,000 in Nice and the Cannes Film Festival in darkness over the weekend.

Politics

3 w. ago Labour embarrassed over claims of 'massive increase' in NHS appointments as analysis reveals rise was smaller than under Tories

Figures obtained by Full Fact found that the 3.6 million additional hospital appointments provided in an eight-month period this year was much lower than during the equivalent date range under the Tories.

Politics

3 w. ago Rise of the 'fake' gardening influencer: As social media stars jump on the horticultural bandwagon, experts reveal all the signs they're not truly green

More and more celebrities and influencers alike in the UK and America are jumping on the gardening craze - swapping red carpets or glitzy fashion reels for wellies and picture-perfect backyards.

Culture

3 w. ago Scotland’s best hidden gems to explore this summer and escape the crowds

As temperatures rise, Millets has revealed Scotland’s best hidden gems, all being rated highly on Tripadvisor.

Politics

4 w. ago Damning blow to Spain and Greece as Brit tourists ignore 'misery' threat

Despite a slew of anti-tourist protests and vows to unleash 'misery' on Brits this summer, bookings to EU hotspots such as Spain and Greece are on the rise, the Mirror can exclusively reveal

Events