20 h. ago Three more Scottish councillors expected to defect to Reform UK as Richard Tice visits Glasgow

Falkirk Council could have its first Reform UK member with an announcement expected on Thursday.

Politics

30 h. ago The new £100m masterplan that could see more than 600 homes built in Stockport

It could bring massive change to the area if the plans are approved

Economics

36 h. ago The Scottish authority that has hiked council tax by record 15% as SNP minister makes 'big bang' claim

The decision by Orkney comes after sharp council tax rises were agreed by a host of councils across Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow

Politics

45 h. ago Oldham boss slams ‘bad politics’ as council considers future without Greater Manchester masterplan

The council's Labour leadership were forced to consider a future outside the Greater Manchester housing plan

Politics

49 h. ago ‘Flawed decisions’ saw 262 child asylum seekers wrongly classed as adults

The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium said the mistakes are exposing children to safeguarding risk and sometimes criminal charges.

Society

49 h. ago Higher council tax on expensive homes could be on the way as SNP Finance chief backs reform

Shona Robison said reform of the council tax system would be a better use of time than a debate on replacement.

Economics

54 h. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

3 d. ago SNP Government blamed for council tax rises hitting Scots after '£7.8 billion raid' on town halls

Years of cuts to budgets have left many Scots councils struggling to deliver essential services.

Economics

3 d. ago Council chief executives in line for £19,000 salary rise despite huge tax rises

EXCLUSIVE: A leaked document seen by the Record shows council chiefs are considering handing their best paid staff a 12% rise.

Economics

5 d. ago Emmerdale's Amy star Natalie Ann Jamieson's 'adoption plans' following shock death

Emmerdale star Natalie Ann Jamieson opens up to The Mirror's Notebook in an exclusive chat about her exit from the ITV soap, her future plans and why she's considering adoption

Events

5 d. ago McCullum’s challenge now is to find more than just a new England captain | Ali Martin

Jos Buttler’s decision to step down emphasises the task their coach faces to reinvigorate England’s white-ball teamsOnce Jos Buttler walked into the press conference room at Karachi’s National Stadium on Friday night, flanked by Brendon McCullum, what followed was no surprise. This Champions Trophy was always make or break for England’s white-ball captain and, after two defeats extinguished any semi-final hopes, the latter won out.The cat was pretty much out of the bag two nights earlier in Lahore when, slightly shell-shocked from England’s failed run chase against Afghanistan, Buttler said he would be considering his future. When a captain begins openly asking whether they are “part of the problem” – Buttler’s words that evening – the story rarely ends any other way. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Sadiq Khan launches public consultation on pedestrianisation of Oxford Street

Mr Khan announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September.

Politics

7 d. ago Jos Buttler considering future after England’s sorry Champions Trophy exit

Captain on brink after third group exit in a rowAfghanistan outplay England to win thrillerJos Buttler will consider his future as England’s white-ball captain after the agonising eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore that terminated his side’s Champions Trophy hopes, and left him wondering whether he is part of the problem.England fly to Karachi on Thursday for their final group game – against South Africa on Saturday – already out of the running for the semi-finals. Their defeat by Afghanistan, following the loss against Australia last Saturday, made it a third consecutive tournament failure under Buttler’s leadership. Continue reading...

Sport

8 d. ago 'Desperate' Elon Musk slammed for 'really bad humour compared to 'genuinely funny' Trump

US President Donald Trump's sense humour has been compared to his advisor Elon Musk's by social media users on X who noticed a big difference - slamming the latter as 'desperate'

Politics

9 d. ago Labour MP Jas Athwal criticised as landlord of 'mould and ant

No reason has been given for Athwal's resignation from Redbridge Council

Politics

1 week ago Max Verstappen considers boycotting future F1 launches after facing 'Unacceptable' booing from London fan

Max Verstappen considers boycotting future F1 launches after facing 'Unacceptable' booing from London fan  The Times of India

Politics

1 week ago No doctor will escape accountability, GMC says after ‘confusion’ over records

The watchdog wrote to Wes Streeting apologising for any ‘confusion caused’ after the report.

Science

1 week ago Adult social care must be ‘modernised’ to help London councils on brink of bankruptcy, says care minister

London’s boroughs have warned that they have faced ‘rocketing demand for social care’

Politics

1 week ago SNP gains council seat from Scottish Labour in Kilmarnock by

The Nationalists won the Kilmarnock North by-election for East Ayrshire Council, with Caroline Barton securing victory.

Politics

1 week ago Streeting seeks ‘reassurances’ over access to records of doctors who transition

Doctors who change their gender identity are given new registrations, with no link to any previous disciplinary action against them.

Politics