22 h. ago If hackers are not bad enough... Chancellor is killing the High Street

Campaigners say Government could make policy changes to help struggling town centres.

Events

39 h. ago Council offer woman forced out of home over unsafe building room in drugs death hotel

Wendy Murray was forced from her home by the council due to an adjoining building being deemed dangerous - and was told to move into a hotel where nine drug users died.

Events

52 h. ago Paisley mum 'emotional' as calls for Scots council to reverse childcare policy change victorious after vote

Vahri Gemmell said the motion's success will make a "massive difference" to families across Renfrewshire.

Politics

54 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca looks to Virgil van Dijk impact as Blues aim to bridge the gap to Liverpool

The Blues could change their transfer policy in search of more experience

Politics

55 h. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca looks to Virgil van Dijk in possible change to transfer policy

The Blues could change their transfer policy in search of more experience

Sport

56 h. ago ECB ban transgender women from competing in women's cricket with immediate effect

Change in policy approved at a board meeting following last month’s UK Supreme Court ruling

Politics

3 d. ago Holocaust survivor, 95, has 'life story stolen' by AI fraudsters who rewrote her emotional bestseller and sold it online using 'anti

Renee Salt, 95, who was born in Poland and now lives in north London, has called out AI fraudsters who rewrote her emotional memoir retelling her experience at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen.

Events

4 d. ago UPS cites Trump tariffs as it announces expected layoffs of 20,000 workers

Company cites ‘current macro-economic uncertainty’ as sweeping tariffs discourage customers from shippingBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Parcel Service (UPS) is expected to cut about 20,000 jobs in 2025 as a part of a larger plan to reduce costs and increase profit, citing “changes in the global trade policy and new or increased tariffs”.UPS announced the layoffs on Tuesday in its first quarter earnings report. The parcel delivery service said it made consolidated revenues of $21.5bn, compared with $21.7bn about the same time a year ago. Additionally, the company said it would be shuttering 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June of this year. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Barclays says bank will bar trans women from using female bathrooms

Boss confirms policy change as businesses move to comply with recent supreme court rulingThe boss of Barclays has said the bank will prohibit trans women from using female bathrooms in its buildings in the wake of the recent supreme court ruling.The bank’s chief executive, CS Venkatakrishnan, told reporters that the group would not allow trans women to use female bathrooms, to ensure that it complies with the law. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Emotional late night call to radio show that saved man's life

During a phone-in, Cristo Foufas, radio host and panellist on The Jeremy Vine Show, spoke to a listener 'Simon' who was planning to take his life - what happened next was incredible...

Politics

5 d. ago Emotional late night phone call to radio show saves man's life

During a phone-in, Cristo Foufas, radio host and panellist on The Jeremy Vine Show, spoke to a listener 'Simon' who was planning to take his life - what happened next was incredible...

Politics

5 d. ago We have persuaded France to change rules to stop migrants reaching Britain, Cooper says

France has agreed to intervene to stop migrants boarding dinghies in French waters in change of policy, UK home secretary says

Events

5 d. ago When are the May bank holidays in Scotland as mini heatwave set to start?

We've broken down the upcoming May bank holidays by Scotland's council areas

Politics

6 d. ago Paisley mum warns women not to fall victim to former neighbour's 'threats'

Jacqueline McCaig said that Paul Richardson made her life a living hell with "threats and intimidation" that lasted four years.

Events

6 d. ago Is it safe to travel to the USA? Travel advice after tourists detained in visa crackdown

Changes to immigration policy since the re-election of Trump have increased traveller anxiety surrounding detainment and deportation

Politics

6 d. ago Major Scots council to increase controlled parking zones by 50% amid crackdown

Major recruitment drive sees local authority hire 100 extra parking attendants

Politics

8 d. ago Scots paying five tax hikes this year with council, booze and income taxes all hit

Household budgets are being stretched ever tighter for many Scots. Here's a reminder of some tax changes that have recently taken force.

Economics

9 d. ago Emery engineering has Rashford and Aston Villa on the rise for FA Cup

Manager’s changeable lineups have pushed striker to usurp Ollie Watkins and likely lead the attack at WembleyUnai Emery keeps his Aston Villa players on their toes. Sometimes he tells his squad the lineup the day before a game, on other occasions half an hour before they depart the team hotel for the stadium on a match day. Training tends to offer some clues but of late there have been surprises. Emery, a hugely emotional character, has been known to make impulsive, snap calls. Morgan Rogers, a rare mainstay and one of Villa’s trio of undroppables, recently described how his manager’s decision‑making can feel like flip‑of-the-coin stuff.When the teamsheets are released an hour before kick-off at Wembley on Saturday, the eyeballs will jump towards the most intriguing selection dilemma: will Emery favour Marcus Rashford or Ollie Watkins? Continue reading...

Science

9 d. ago Paisley care worker struck off for taking cash from service 'dishonestly'

The Scottish Social Service Council panel banned the man from the sector after several incidents.

Economics

1 week ago Falkirk Council tighten up fuel procedures to cut £1.2 million annual spend

An audit found no evidence of fraud but found that control measures could be better

Economics