4 h. ago 'No pubs, no party': Warning business rates could leave no pubs left to show Scotland in the World Cup

The Scottish Government is being told business rates are making the difference between businesses keeping their heads above the water and drowning.

Events

21 h. ago Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount takeover bid

Bosses at Warner Bros, which makes franchises such as Harry Potter and Batman, said the proposed deal from Paramount was ‘inadequate’.

Events

23 h. ago Everything you need to know as warning issued ahead of UK airport’s busiest day

Three million pepople are due to fly from UK airports in the run-up to Christmas

Events

24 h. ago Travel regulator issues warning ahead of UK airports' busiest day

A record three million pepople are due to fly from UK airports in the run-up to Christmas

Events

52 h. ago Scotland 'one bad Budget away from losing high streets as we know them'

SRC Director David Lonsdale warned that failing to lower business rates “will likely mean investment shifts to more attractive and cost-effective locations in down south.”

Politics

53 h. ago Gang war firebomb thug flees to Morocco for luxury life after waging terror on capital

The man left Scotland earlier this year as Police Scotland started arresting people amid their probe into the gang war.

Events

66 h. ago Mountain rescue teams are being inundated with callouts after influencers 'risk their lives' to take on daredevil routes

Rescue volunteers from Britain's busiest mountain rescue team have warned that callouts keeps going up 'exponentially', teams 'will not be able to respond' to every plea for help.

Events

67 h. ago Business groups urge peers to PASS Labour's workers' rights law

In a joint letter to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, six organisations said that 'now is the time' for Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill.

Economics

3 d. ago Dire warning for motorists as Christmas 2025 expected to be busiest ever on UK roads

Friday predicted to be the busiest day on the roads - with 24.4 vehicles set to travel

Events

4 d. ago 'Our pub was once asked to host a gender reveal party featuring a Labrador'

For pub of the week we visit The Sycamore in Ashton-under-Lyne.

Politics

5 d. ago Christmas games to bond or fight over from Guilty Pleasures to Pickle Grab

Nailing the right game for the gathered crowd isn’t tough, there’s plenty of post-pub party play titles on offer for you to create some cracking memories and forging unlikely alliances

Sport

5 d. ago Business 'battered and betrayed' by botched business rates reforms

Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are 'killing high street firms'.

Politics

5 d. ago Your Party members' data published online in latest factional row to hit Jeremy Corbyn's divided party

A breakdown of where members live was posted on Substack by a party member who said it should be democratically available to avoid one faction having control of it.

Events

5 d. ago Why drinking alcohol affects your sleep – and how to get a good night’s rest

You’ve come home after a long day at work, you have dinner, put the kids to bed, and then you have your usual nightcap before drifting off to sleep. Or, perhaps you’re at the pub for the work Christmas party, and you think you’ll just have one more drink before heading home.

Politics

6 d. ago Profit warning at Card Factory amid weak consumer confidence

The retail chain said it expects adjusted pre-tax profit of between £55 million and £60 million for the year unless trading improves significantly.

Events

6 d. ago Guinness perfect pint gadget pours 'just like a pub' drops by £10 for Christmas party season

Get the perfect pint of Guinness at home this Christmas

Economics

7 d. ago All the train travel changes you need to know before Christmas 2025

Ahead of one of the busiest times to travel, the National Rail has issued a warning and outlined some of the changes that could impact your train journey during the festive season

Politics

7 d. ago Business leaders warn SNP over NHS and living standards after long

A leading economist has warned politicians need to be “rethinking people’s living standards” to end a trend of long-term economic inactivity due to poor health.

Events

8 d. ago Sky’s Priya Dogra announced as new Channel 4 chief executive

The former Warner Bros director, who is currently chief advertising, group data and new revenue officer at Sky, and will take up the role next year.

Politics

8 d. ago 'Shocking' jump in business rates could be last orders for pubs, warns Greene King boss

The Budget presented a set of complex changes that left many publicans despairing, questioning how they will stay in business over the coming years.

Events