6 h. ago Wealth tax on 10 richest Scots could lift 30,000 out of poverty, report suggests

The STUC said the £492 million a year raised could alternatively fund 12,000 new nurses in hospitals, or 11,000 more teachers in classrooms.

Economics

13 h. ago Red Hot Chili Peppers star launches fundraiser to pay his rent as he faces homelessness

A FORMER member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has launched a GoFundMe page as he faces the threat of homelessness. Arik Marshall has fallen on hard times since his time playing with the Chilis in the early 90s. The talented guitarist has so far raised $2,000 towards a target of $20,000 to repay a...

Society

3 d. ago Mikel Arteta lauds 'unbelievable' Bukayo Saka as Arsenal pair share in landmark win

The winger marked his 200th appearance with his 100th goal contribution

Politics

4 d. ago Almost £10,000 raised for Jewish community following Manchester synagogue terror attack

'After the horrific, murderous attack on a synagogue in Manchester, it is more important than ever that good people show their support and solidarity with the Jewish community', says the fundraiser

Events

5 d. ago Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000

A fundraiser for the family members of the man who opened fire in a Michigan church and set it ablaze has raised over $275,000

Economics

5 d. ago Fears £2bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

5 d. ago Fears £30bn mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Economics

6 d. ago Historic statue at heart of Scottish island Barra to be resurrected after surprise £85,000 donation

The group behind the campaign had raised £20,000 and thought the fundraising task was going to take a few years until the unexpected generous donation came along

Economics

6 d. ago 'It'll be a nightmare': Fears mega town with 25,000 homes will bring roads to a standstill and inundate schools and GP surgeries with massive influx of residents

Fears have been raised a new 'mega-town' for 25,000 homes dubbed an 'abomination' and 'tomorrow ghetto' could bring Bristol's roads to a grinding halt.

Science

7 d. ago Brain tumour patients and family members take part in Walk of Hope in Motherwell

The event saw participants create a sea of pink as they walked a 5 km route through Strathclyde Country Park. Together, they raised more than £19,000 for the charity Brain Tumour Research, with donations still coming in.

Science

8 d. ago Skint families demand urgent wealth tax backed even by millionaires

A huge new poll of more than 45,000 people has found raising taxes on the super-wealthy is the public's third most popular demand to Keir Starmer

Economics

1 week ago Tiny Welsh village raised £100,000 to try to save their local pub and succeeded

There are fewer than 1,000 people living in the village outside of Cardiff and yet they raised the huge sum to keep the pub open

Economics

1 week ago Guillermo del Toro auctions off part of his Bleak House horror collection

A live auction for Guillermo del Toro's horror memorabilia auction wrapped up Friday

Events

1 week ago The famous piece of Oasis memorabilia that could fetch £500,000 at auction

Liam Gallagher broken Noel’s 1960s red Gibson ES-355 on the night the band split

Economics

1 week ago Gen Z is leaning towards one parenting trend when raising their kids, new study reveals

New survey looked at 2,000 parents’ approaches to raising their kids

Events

2 w. ago Jack McConnell’s charity which sends impoverished girls to school in Malawi raises £35,000 with kilt walk

The programme helps 200 girls in the east African country with scholarships to attend secondary school.

Economics

2 w. ago Britain could 'lose the war on inflation': Higher business rates 'to push up food prices', retail bosses warn Reeves

The BRC said the Chancellor 'risks losing the battle against inflation' if she pushes ahead with plans to raise taxes on around 4,000 shops.

Economics

2 w. ago Locals raise £300,000 to save village pub but still need someone to run it

The Fishers Arms in Horncliffe, Northumberland, shut in 2021 but reopened in 2023. Hairy biker Si King, actors Robson Green and Kevin Whately supported £300,000 fundraiser

Economics

2 w. ago Ed Sheeran and Denise Welch’s husband raise £20k for charity in memory of Jamal Edwards

Singer Ed Sheeran and Denise Welch's husband Lincoln Townley have honoured late music producer Jamal Edwards with an incredible tribute which has raised £20,000 for charity

Economics

3 w. ago Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland raises £160,000 in support of Cash for Kids

Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland has marked a major fundraising milestone in support of Cash for Kids this month, raising an incredible £160,000 so far this year through its charity partnership.

Economics