69 m. ago Donald Trump tariffs crisis LIVE: China vows to 'fight till the end' as markets on edge

Donald Trump is refusing to back down on his plans for crippling tariffs around the world which have already led to huge drops in stock market prices and there is fear for more chaos to come

Politics

70 m. ago Why I ditched harsh chemicals for this £59 steam cleaner that gets the job done

Spring cleaning just got easier – here’s why this budget steam cleaner is my go-to gadget for sparkling results without the chemicals.

Economics

70 m. ago Cool runnings: how to cut time and waste by making the most of your freezer

From planning ahead and avoiding freezer burn to creating flavour bombs in ice trays, here are some expert tipsPreparing meals in advance and portioning out meat, fruit and vegetables to be frozen can save money, avoid waste and cut the time you spend cooking. Continue reading...

Politics

80 m. ago Wishaw MP calls on town's MSP to fight to save hospital's neonatal unit from being downgraded

The Scottish Government plans to downgrade the Wishaw unit’s status after accepting 76 recommendations made in the ‘Best Start’ report from 2017.

Politics

94 m. ago Inside the beautiful new Italian restaurant, deli and bar opening in Manchester city centre

Lina Stores Manchester will open on Thursday, 17 April

Politics

96 m. ago Football news: Man Utd to go after £40m hitman as Bukayo Saka speaks out on next move

Manchester United are planning for the summer and will look to pursue Ipswich frontman Liam Delap whilst Bukayo Saka has made it clear he has no desire to leave Arsenal

Economics

2 h. ago SNP warned rent control plans fail to 'live up to scale' of housing crisis as changes tabled

The Scottish Government has been accused of not doing enough to protect tenants after confirming how rent controls will work,

Events

2 h. ago Scran Awards 2025: Nominate your favourite cocktail bar and hotel restaurant

The Scotsman’s Scran Awards will take place in June, and there are a few new categories in which to celebrate our wonderful food and drink industry.

Society

2 h. ago It’s wild garlic season. Again. But what are you actually meant to do with it?

Wild garlic? You mean that thing chefs go mad for every spring? Hannah Twiggs untangles the annual restaurant frenzy for Britain’s trendiest spring green – and finds out how to actually use the stuff without just making yet another pesto

Politics

2 h. ago 'I tried Tesco's viral Cinnamon Tear & Share Bun – here's my honest verdict'

Cinnamon bun lovers are being urged to get themselves to their nearest Tesco store after people praised the Cinnamon Tear & Share Bun for being so tasty, and one foodie has offered their thoughts

Politics

3 h. ago Is legal action our best hope for holding back the climate crisis?

Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take actionIn November 2024, Monica Feria-Tinta, a veteran of UN tribunals and the international criminal court, strode through a heavy black door into a Georgian building in London’s august legal district for a meeting about a tree in Southend. Affectionately known as Chester, the 150-year-old plane tree towers over a bus shelter in the centre of the Essex seaside town. The council wanted to cut it down and residents were fighting back – but they were running out of options. Katy Treverton, a local campaigner, had travelled from Southend to ask Feria-Tinta’s legal advice. “Chester is one of the last trees left in this part of Southend,” said Treverton, sitting at a large table in an airy meeting room. “Losing him would be losing part of the city’s identity.”Feria-Tinta nodded, deep-red fingernails clattering on her laptop as she typed. She paused and looked up. “Are we ent...

Events

3 h. ago UK's best supermarket butter is named by British shoppers and it's not Lurpak

Which? has ranked the best supermarket butter - with one comparably cheap version of the famous Lurpak winning the top spot

Economics

3 h. ago Trump planning pricey military parade on his 79th birthday: Report

This June 14 will mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army — and also happens to be the president’s birthday

Events

3 h. ago Rogue landlords face two years in prison under crackdown plan at Holyrood

Labour have tabled an amendment to housing legislation tackling landlords that wrongfully evicts tenants

Events

4 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs

Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April Global stock markets fell catastrophically on Monday following President Trump’s tariff rollout.Despite the economic turmoil, the US president doubled down on his plan, threatening to impose an additional 50% tariff on imports from China on Wednesday, unless the country rescinds its retaliatory tariffs on the United States by Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Urgent warning to gardeners doing pruning any of these plants this spring

The National Trust is warning gardeners to watch out for wildlife this spring as many take to their outdoor spaces to begin pruning ahead of summer

Events

5 h. ago Trump plans grand military parade for his birthday amid veteran concerns

US President Donald Trump wants to plan a birthday bash involving a "big military parade" celebrating both him and Americans in uniform, but the proposals have sparked concern from veterans, many of whom have been laid off under DOGE cuts

Events

6 h. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds on olive trees immediately

Coffee grounds are a good organic fertiliser because they’re rich in nitrogen, which is essential for plant growth. It will also help reduce food wastage by giving the grounds a second purpose

Politics

6 h. ago China says it will not bow to US pressure after Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs – business live

Beijing vows to safeguard its interests after Trump promises steeper tariffs if China doesn’t retract planned countermeasures, as markets brace for further volatilityTrump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory leviesJapan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index has now risen 3%, AFP is reporting.The uptick comes after financial markets across the globe posted a third day of losses on Monday as investors worried that steep trade barriers around the world’s largest consumer market could lead to a recession. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago Trump threatens extra 50% tariff on China in day of wild market swings

US president sticks with plan to ‘reset’ global trade but sends mixed signals about negotiations

Politics