3 h. ago Prime minister aims to reassure UK plc of government’s stability

Chief executives send message to Downing Street that it must reduce uncertainty and offer more clarity on its fiscal policy

Politics

3 h. ago 'Frightening' gaps in safeguarding at nurseries exposed by London abuse case, says MP

The child abuse case at the £1,900-a-month Montessori nursery has left local communities reeling

Events

3 h. ago Scottish economy 'stuck in doom loop' as low growth weakens tax impact

The Conservatives accused the SNP of ‘choking earnings and growth’

Economics

4 h. ago Starmer and Von der Leyen agree on need for rapid progress on Brexit reset deal

They agreed formal talks would begin on food and drink and emissions trading deals.

Economics

4 h. ago Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

Politics

4 h. ago Arsenal star 'ignores Mikel Arteta request' after receiving passionate message

Riccardo Calafiori is a doubt for Italy's World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Thursday due to a hip injury, with the Arsenal defender reportedly training away from the main squad

Politics

4 h. ago Ezri Konsa reveals how England are taking a leaf out of Arsenal's playbook for the World Cup

England defender Ezri Konsa says the focus on set pieces in the Premier League - with Arsenal at the forefront - has bled into the national team's approach under Thomas Tuchel

Politics

5 h. ago The special footwear England players are wearing to help them focus

Nike claims the shoes "engage the sensory areas of your brain via the thousands of mechanoreceptors underfoot"

Sport

5 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo expecting boos after controversial Portugal celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo is braced for a frosty reception from Ireland supporters when he leads Portugal in their World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday night

Politics

6 h. ago First picture of missing man found dead in Kilmacolm field as two men charged

Robert Best, 50, was discovered after police were called to a report of a body being discovered in a field near High Mathernock Farm.

Events

6 h. ago Ricky Evans 'comes off the canvas' with 'miracle' win to continue Grand Slam fairytale

Darts fans were overjoyed on Wednesday evening as Rapid Ricky Evans "came off the canvas" to KO Luke Woodhouse and advance to a major quarter-final

Politics

7 h. ago Man rushed to hospital after being hit by bus in Glasgow as busy road taped off

Emergency services were called to Cathedral Street, near the University of Strathclyde library in the city centre, at around 1.40pm on Wednesday.

Events

8 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel issues verdict on 'crazy' new fashion trend ahead of latest World Cup qualifier

Three Lions players have been spotted sporting strange-looking footwear

Politics

8 h. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Red, white and shoe: Tuchel and England embrace their new World Cup super slipper

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Red, white and shoe: England and Tuchel have world at their feet with fresh focus

Thomas Tuchel is all for the marginal gains and the Three Lions have taken to new, fluorescent red shoes to boost their focusIt was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top‑level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Organisers of Aberdeen's Pride parade step back over 'hostile climate' and funding pressures

The chief executive of Four Pillars said the organisation was concerned about the rise in hate incidents it is seeing.

Events

8 h. ago World Cup’s sexiest fan now DJ in the desert as camels don’t know where to look

Ivana Knoll, the World Cup's sexiest fan, has been enjoying her career as a DJ, and her latest outfit even had camel's not knowing where to look

Politics

8 h. ago Celtic star Jota shares puppy pictures as injured ace left smitten by new pet

The Portuguese winger has been left smitten by the tiny animal, who he appears to have named "Cowboy".

Events

9 h. ago Agony for Scottish golfer as fan favourite produces fairytale finish to secure DP World Tour card

Qualifying School joy for Eddie Pepperell but Marc Warren narrowly misses out in Spain

Society