48 m. ago Labour fails to rule out annual tuition fee rise to stop universities going bust

It comes less than a year after Bridget Phillipson announced that university tuition fees will increase in England for the first time in eight years

Events

50 m. ago Many drivers to be hit with new £18 charge in traffic crackdown

The charge is increasing, and many drivers currently exempt will have to pay it from later in 2025

Economics

51 m. ago US medical journal rejects call from RFK Jr to retract vaccine study

Health secretary claimed that study, showing safety of aluminum ingredients in vaccines to be safe, was flawedAn influential US medical journal is rejecting a call from the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F Kennedy Jr, to retract a large Danish study that found that aluminum ingredients in vaccines do not increase health risks for children, the journal’s editor told Reuters.Kennedy has long promoted doubts about vaccines’ safety and efficacy, and as health secretary has upended the federal government’s process for recommending immunization. A recent media report said he has been considering whether to initiate a review of shots that contain aluminum, which he says are linked to autoimmune diseases and allergies. Continue reading...

Politics

57 m. ago Scotland's top sandwich filling named by Aldi as school meals increase by 20%

Did your favourite make the top three?

Politics

64 m. ago We're calling it– Tesco F&F's animal print jeans will be everywhere this autumn

"Affordable, flattering, fun and perfect for pairing with knits"

Politics

64 m. ago Celebrity SAS star Harry Clark hits back at Channel 4 after brutal show axing

The Traitors winner Harry Clark was axed from Channel 4 Celebrity SAS after being accused of "lying and cheating" during a task

Events

65 m. ago Prince Andrew's 'odd Royal Lodge game' that Sarah Ferguson 'doesn't like'

Prince Andrew, who is the subject of a bombshell new biography, allegedly plays a bizarre game with the staff at Royal Lodge, but ex-wife Sarah Ferguson takes a "dim view" of it

Politics

65 m. ago Great British Bake Off fans baffled as beloved judge 'missing' from new trailer

The much-loved baking competition has become an autumn TV tradition, drawing in millions each year for a mix of spectacular showstoppers and kitchen disasters.

Events

66 m. ago Full list of summer accessories that can void your car insurance if not declared

If not declared, these changes could invalidate a driver’s insurance policy

Politics

67 m. ago Michael Phelps launches scathing attack on ‘failing’ USA Swimming

Olympic champion writes lengthy Instagram postAmerican says he would hesitate to let sons competeMichael Phelps has launched a scathing attack on USA Swimming’s leadership, with the 23-times Olympic gold medallist branding the body weak and demanding sweeping reforms after what he sees as years of organizational decline.“I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they need,” Phelps, who retired from competitive swimming in 2016, wrote in a lengthy Instagram post. “I’ve also seen the sport struggle to return its membership numbers to pre-pandemic levels, and I’m done pretending this system works just because it produces medals. Continue reading...

Events

77 m. ago Report finds top 2% of households have 18% of wealth in Scotland

Campaigners at Tax Justice Scotland said the study highlighted the ‘vast scale of unfairness in Scotland’.

Politics

87 m. ago Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis is confirmed as the 12th celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing's star

The soap opera legend, 66, will be taking to the dance floor for the BBC competition alongside a whole host of celebrities after filming his final episode of Neighbours last month.

Culture

88 m. ago Finance expert shares five money hacks to help increase retirement savings by over £50,000

Simple steps to make your money work for you in later life.

Economics

88 m. ago Dr Martens' £100 shoes that 'make walking comfortable' and will 'last years' 10% off in deal

"These are so great! Go with everything and didn’t take long to just be super comfortable"

Economics

89 m. ago Man rushed to hospital after falling 'significant distance' at Scots beauty spot

The air ambulance was called to the scene after a man reportedly fell a "significant distance" at Callander's Bracklinn Falls, injuring himself.

Politics

1 hour ago Tottenham star Joao Palhinha lays down marker to dressing room after PSG setback

Tottenham suffered penalty heartbreak in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday night in Udine following a late collapse against PSG in Thomas Frank's first competitive match in charge

Politics

1 hour ago Moment tired Gen Z engineering students say they are 'going back to BED' instead of celebrating their grades

Jack and Leyton who had studied at the City of Liverpool College students confessed that they were 'dead happy' with their Distinction marks and would be going on to study mechanical engineering.

Politics

1 hour ago 'Serious nuclear incident' at Faslane submarine base deemed 'Category A' threat

The incident, which has been deemed as "category A", took place at Faslane between January 1 and April 22.

Events

1 hour ago New vape warning after scientists make horror discovery about germ risks

The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Florida, took samples from the vapes of 25 participants and found they were teeming with more than 35 different types of fungi

Events

1 hour ago Scottish schoolgirl, 12, says appearance on TIME’s Girls of the Year list was 'cool and very unexpected'

Rebecca ended up winning an engineering award in a UK-wide competition with 70,000 entrants.

Politics