3 h. ago South of England set for week of sunshine as Scotland faces snow and high winds

The Met Office has predicted London will see highs of 10C every day from Thursday until Tuesday when a high of 12C is forecast.

Politics

29 h. ago New call for changes to free bus travel scheme for people with a disability

People over 60 or those with a disability can travel for free on buses in Scotland, but the rules are different in England.

Transport

32 h. ago Bitcoin slides below $90,000 amid crypto selloff; Tesla sales almost halve across Europe – business live

Bitcoin has tumbled below $90,000 to hit the lowest since mid-November, as rising volatility hits crypto marketFull story: Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump tiesSeveral UK charities are warning that this morning’s rise in the energy price cap (which covers England, Wales and Scotland) will hurt struggling householdssThe Centre for Ageing Better is concerned that millions of older people already struggling on low incomes will be put into even greater difficulty with increasing energy costs, having already lost their winter fuel payments last year.“It is so dispiriting to learn that bill payers must brace for another substantial increase to energy prices from April. For those living on the breadline, desperately struggling to meet the basic costs of everyday living, this will be heartbreaking news.There are millions of older people who no longer qualify for winter fuel payments who live on paltry incomes that do not even cover the basics of a dignif...

Economics

36 h. ago Energy bills to rise again from April in bitter blow to millions of cash

The energy price cap will increase by 6.4 per cent from £1,738 to £1,849 from April 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem announced today.

Economics

49 h. ago Will Stuart pleased to see England getting over the line in the big matches

Steve Borthwick’s team have edged out France and Scotland in successive home matches.

Politics

49 h. ago Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their improved displays

Events

57 h. ago The Calcutta Cup moment that showed Jamie George’s value to England

Replaced as captain by Maro Itoje before this campaign, George has added real value as a bench leader in England’s last two wins

Politics

61 h. ago Scotland and England both left unsatisfied by Calcutta Cup as Six Nations pressure turned up on key men

Wales up next for Townsend and Co - and the stakes are high after England defeat

Events

3 d. ago Jamie Roberts spots 'shocking' unseen England v Scotland moment that changed everything as fans stunned

The incident was missed by fans during a nerve-shredding end to the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham

Events

3 d. ago England coach Steve Borthwick DEFENDS 'damning' tactics after Calcutta Cup win

England ran out 16-15 victors against Scotland in their Six Nations showdown on Saturday and 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood described the performance as “a damning indictment of the attacking capabilities of this England side”

Politics

3 d. ago How the Curry twins embodied England’s scrambling spirit in late Six Nations escape

Tom and Ben Curry put their bodies on the line to show the commitment Steve Borthwick wants from his side

Events

3 d. ago Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success

Borthwick praised his players’ tactical flexibility as the Calcutta Cup was reclaimed through with a first victory in the fixture since 2020.

Politics

3 d. ago Gregor Townsend says Scotland must build on performance in narrow England defeat

The Calcutta Cup was seized from Scottish hands through a 16-15 defeat that would have ended differently had Finn Russell nailed a late conversion.

Politics

3 d. ago Scotland did not deserve to lose to England — but Calcutta Cup pain conceals tough Six Nations truth

Finn Russell's missed kicks proved costly as Scotland came close but not close enough at Twickenham

Politics

3 d. ago SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why my glass is half full despite England's lucky victory and the encounter with Scotland fans that made win sweeter

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's last two Six Nations games haven't been good for the heart rate of the country's rugby supporters.

Events

3 d. ago Scotland player ratings against England as standout scores 9/10 and turnover king did not deserve to lose

Marks out of ten for the Scotland players after defeat by England

Sport

3 d. ago England vs Scotland LIVE: Six Nations result and updates after Calcutta Cup thriller

Steve Borthwick’s resurgent side hold on for another tight win after costly Finn Russell miss

Politics

3 d. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Scotland: Gregor Townsend reveals if Finn Russell will stay as goal

Fly-half botched a trio of conversions in one-point loss as Calcutta Cup slipped out of Scottish hands

Politics

3 d. ago Tommy Freeman reacts to controversial try in England’s Calcutta Cup win

The England wing scored the hosts’ only try in a 16-15 thriller

Politics