8 d. ago Labour 'committed' to reducing energy bills for Scots but savings 'won't happen overnight'

EXCLUSIVE: Michael Shanks told the Record he was working "every single day" to lessen the financial burden of paying for domestic gas and electricity.

Economics

1 week ago Met Office weather forecast pinpoints hottest day as UK set for a week of sunshine and warm temperatures

The temperature won't drop below 20C for several days according to the latest forecast

Society

1 week ago Harry Kane is finally free of the disappointment and failure that has clung to him. The shadow has fallen and one of England's greatest ever is a nearly man no longer, writes OLIVER HOLT

OLIVER HOLT: This was the day that England's captain and record goalscorer lifted the trophy that meant he was a nearly man no longer. This was the day that a shadow fell away from him.

Events

1 week ago Brendan Rodgers tells Celtic legend Martin O'Neill 'I'm coming for your record' as he sets Trophy Day target

Rodgers watched his side match one record in 3-1 win over Hibs and now has another one in his sights

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh Airport launches 'most ambitious' expansion as traffic soars

Record busiest day expected to be surpassed ten times this summer

Politics

2 w. ago Olympic triathlon silver medallist Hayden Wilde hospitalised in Japan after bike crash

The 27-year-old had threatened the New Zealand national record with a blazing 10k a day before the incident

Events

2 w. ago ‘Fairly chilly’ bank holiday for VE Day events after record temperatures

The Met Office forecasts that temperatures will reach a maximum of 15C or 16C on the south coast of England.

Politics

3 w. ago London Eye 'breaks down' on hottest day of the year leaving people trapped in pods

Tourists were left waiting in the heat on Thursday as engineers were called to attend the stalled attraction

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office confirms hottest May Day ever as London weather hits 28C

The UK has been treated to a week of unseasonably warm spring weather – with thousands of Brits flocking to their local beaches, ancient festivals and ice cream vans

Society

3 w. ago Prize money up and record attendances as Musselburgh Racecourse bucks trend

Increased prize money, record attendances at its New Year’s Day and Edinburgh Cup meetings, and a boost in hospitality guests underlined a successful 2024 for Musselburgh Racecourse.

Politics

3 w. ago London sees warmest start to May on record as temperature hits 28C... and it's set to get even hotter

It eclipses the previous record of 27.4C

Events

3 w. ago 5 burning Rangers takeover questions answered as fans gripped by 49ers fever and consortium priority revealed

The big day is edging ever closer with a deal imminent and Record Sport's Andy Newport looks at some of the key issues

Events

3 w. ago Met Office declares hottest start to May on record as temperature continues to climb

The previous 1 May record high temperature was 27.4C at Lossiemouth in Scotland in 1990

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office confirms hottest day of the year with 28C and gives verdict on heatwave

The Met Office has declared today as the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures have already reached 28C - bringing a record-breaking start to May

Society

3 w. ago parkwalk record smashed on parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day

This weekend saw a record number of parkwalkers at parkrun across the United Kingdom as the nation came together for parkrun and Vitality’s ‘Let’s Walk’ day with over 13,000 people walking at their local parkrun.

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office reveals part of London tipped to hit 30C today as temperature record looks set to fall

Today looks set to be the earliest that 30C has ever been recorded in the UK

Events

3 w. ago Met Office says today will be hottest day of the year with record

The UK is set to bask in the hottest day of the year so far today, with temperatures predicted to reach 30C, according to the latest Met Office forecasts

Politics

3 w. ago Met Office delivers 'hottest day' prediction as UK set for 30C heatwave today

The UK could face the warmest start to May on record, with the Met Office saying it could reach 29C or even 30C - but an official heatwave has been ruled out

Society

3 w. ago Trump 100 days: tariffs, egg prices, Ice arrests and approval rating – in charts

The first few months have seen record-breaking use of executive powers – here are some of the outlying trendsTrump 100 days: inside Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidencyWhen reading a chart, an outlier is often the first thing you notice. The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term has been full of them: immigration arrests spiking. Markets falling. Emission trends reversing. Hundreds of day one pardons to insurrectionists. Record-breaking use of executive powers. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago UK bosses should give staff 'sun days' as Britain’s 30C record

After the Met Office predicted a record-breaking 30C day this week, experts have warned bosses that offices will be deserted so they should give their workers siestas

Politics