18 m. ago British tourists banned from bringing meat and cheese back from Europe

New rules on what travellers can bring into Britain come as hundreds of thousands prepare for Easter getaways

Events

34 m. ago Scran Awards 2025: Nominate the best Scottish pub & most sustainable business

The Scotsman’s Scran Awards will take place in June, and with some returning categories in which to celebrate our food and drink industry.

Events

37 m. ago 'Faultless' Amazon flexi hose dubbed 'best hose ever' gets 50% price slash

You can now water the garden without breaking the bank.

Politics

45 m. ago BBC's Jonathan Pearce spared driving ban over football sacking fear

Magistrates spared BBC’s Jonathan Pearce a driving ban over fears he would be sacked and lose his home

Politics

47 m. ago Security review planned for Pennsylvania governor's official residence after arson attack

An independent expert will review security at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's official residence after investigators accused a man of scaling a wall and setting fire to the mansion

Events

50 m. ago EU warning as UK issues sudden ban on food items being brought into the country

Brits could be stopped in their tracks if they want to bring home a range of meat and dairy products from EU countries in a sudden shake-up of border rules

Events

51 m. ago Debenhams' garden furniture set 'a haven of comfort and elegance' now 66% off

The five-piece garden set from Debenhams comes with two corner sofas, a middle sofa, one footstool and a table

Politics

54 m. ago Ant infestations can be 'wiped out' with natural remedy as they 'hate'

Ants are one common pests that can cause problems in your garden - but there are some natural ways to deter them and keep them at bay for good

Politics

58 m. ago Zimbabwe farmers' group rejects compensation deal for past land seizures

A group representing many of the white farmers whose land was seized during Zimbabwe’s land reforms over two decades ago has rejected a compensation deal with the government

Economics

87 m. ago Ryobi's cordless power washer 'works wonders' in the garden has price drop in deal

DIY brand Ryobi has cut the price of its cordless power washer and is throwing in a free accessory bundle worth more than £110

Economics

91 m. ago Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit – Europe live

Delegation of European parliament lawmakers raise concerns about ‘number of worrying developments’ concern country’s compliances with EU valuesUS state secretary Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit France in the coming days, the French government’s spokesperson Sophie Primas confirmed.Politico and Le Monde earlier reported that the pair would come to Paris later this week with the intention of hosting high-level talks on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and trade. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Donald Trump could close historic US Consulate in Edinburgh as part of DOGE cut backs

The United States has had a continual government presence in the Scots capital since the 18th century.

Politics

2 h. ago What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Events

2 h. ago Urgent travel warning as 13 items banned from UK even if from duty

A new government travel warning has been issued for Brits returning from the EU as 13 items have been banned from the UK - with travellers facing fines of up to £5,000 or having items confiscated

Events

2 h. ago Trump administration sues Maine over transgender athletes in girls’ sports

It follows weeks of feuding between the administration and the state’s Democratic governor

Politics

2 h. ago Trump administration sues Maine over trans athletes in girls’ sports

It follows weeks of feuding between the administration and the state’s Democratic governor

Politics

2 h. ago Visas not an issue in UK trade talks, insists India's top diplomat in London amid Trump tariff chaos

Vikram K Doraiswami stressed that his country wanted Indian companies to be able to move staff to Britain ‘more easily’ as part of an agreement, but their focus was on hiring locally

Politics

2 h. ago Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff to visit Paris for talks on Russian invasion of Ukraine, US confirms – Europe live

US state department says Rubio and Witkoff will have ‘talks with European counterparts’ on advancing Donald Trump’s plan to end Russian invasionUS state secretary Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit France in the coming days, the French government’s spokesperson Sophie Primas confirmed.Politico and Le Monde earlier reported that the pair would come to Paris later this week with the intention of hosting high-level talks on Ukraine, Gaza, Iran, and trade. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Man killed his dad and stored body inside cardboard box in garden shed

The 41-year-old was sentenced at Stafford Crown Court on Wednesday

Events

3 h. ago British Steel’s Chinese owner says UK government must ‘respect’ its rights

Jingye makes first comments after ministers seized control of struggling company

Politics