44 m. ago HMRC to issue £42m of state pension underpayments to thousands of women

A historic Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) correction exercise by HMRC is looking into missing periods of HRP, leading to inaccurate payments issued by the DWP

Economics

89 m. ago Ukraine war briefing: Hegseth’s sudden arms halt ‘cost US up to $2.2m’ – report

Missile attack against Kyiv after deadly strike on Sumy; Zelenskyy seeks ramp-up of drone interceptor development. What we know on day 1,169 The Pentagon under Pete Hegseth stopped arms shipments to Ukraine in February without being ordered to do so by Donald Trump, the newly inaugurated president, Reuters reports. The order – which the news agency said blindsided top US national security officials, and the Ukrainians – was reversed within a week, but it cost up to $US2.2m to cancel the 11 flights involved, according to records. Reuters said records showed Hegseth gave a verbal order for the stoppage after a 30 January Oval Office meeting where only the idea of stopping military assistance was discussed.Ukraine’s air defence units were trying repel a missile attack on Kyiv, the mayor said, after explosions shook the city just after 1am local time on Wednesday. A Russian ballistic missile attack killed three people including a child at Sumy in Ukraine and wounded 10 other people – mo...

Economics

2 h. ago Nearly two in five ‘at risk of being unable to afford basic needs in retirement’

Pension savings levels have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, according to a new report

Events

2 h. ago Outlander fans say 'what a waste' as they point out major plot hole

Frank Randall, played by Tobias Menzies, has left some fans confused as they have been re-watching series two of the hit Starz show based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling books.

Politics

2 h. ago UK sent Israel thousands of military items despite export ban, study finds

Trade data analysis shows British firms have exported items including munitions since suspension of key licencesUK firms have exported thousands of military items including munitions to Israel despite the government suspending key arms export licences to the country in September, new analysis of trade data shows. The research also raises questions over whether the UK continued to sell F-35 parts directly to Israel in breach of an undertaking only to sell them to the US manufacturers Lockheed Martin as a way of ensuring the fighter jet’s global supply chain was not disrupted, something the government said was essential for national security and Nato. The findings have led the former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell to call for a full investigation, adding it was a resigning matter if the foreign secretary, David Lammy, was shown to have misled parliament in breach of the ministerial code when he told MPs in September that much of what the UK sends to Israel was “defensive in n...

Events

4 h. ago Widow, 72, charged £330 by British Gas HomeCare to tighten up a leaky tap

A dripping tap need cost no more than a couple of pence to fix. But 72-year-old widow Linda Gresham was charged more than £200 by British Gas.

Society

4 h. ago File passed to prosecutors on Rupert Lowe ‘verbal threats’ allegations

In a statement in March, Reform said Mr Lowe had been reported to police over alleged threats of physical violence to party chairman Zia Yusuf.

Events

6 h. ago First look at Mar Hall as luxury spa resort opens after £20m transformation

The heritage five-star hotel, Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort, has officially reopened it's doors after an extensive £20 million transformation. The hotel renovation, which was dubbed one of Scotland's most anticipated in recent years, is located just 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport. Finally opening the door to guests, the Mar Hall welcomes a new era of luxury to the Scottish heritage hotel experience. The transformation houses 74 luxurious guest rooms and suites. Along with two restaurants, two bars and an enticing collection of grand spaces, cosy corners and hidden nooks to be discovered. The hotel is soon to be joined by a 22-person private cinema, gaming room and Billiards room. Mar Hall is nestled within 240-acres of ancient woodland, offering guest stunning views of the River Clyde. They also offer an 18-hole championship golf course and space for private events, as well as a state of a state of the art spa and 20metre swimming pool.The lavish renovation marks the beginning of ...

Economics

6 h. ago Council says it has suffered a ‘suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack’

West Lothian Council said a ‘live criminal investigation’ was ongoing, and it is working with the police and Scottish Government.

Events

7 h. ago Ben Doak offered Liverpool lifeline as ex Celtic starlet could pounce on 'torn' teammate's struggles

The Scotland sensation could be the one to fill the void left by Federico Chiesa

Politics

8 h. ago Iceland offers 10% off weekly food shop to select shoppers when they visit stores on these days

Iceland will give select shoppers a 10% discount on their food shop up until the end of May

Politics

8 h. ago Welsh council's borrowing could go up by millions to cover cost of building new Barry school

Vale of Glamorgan Council's cabinet members were told that the local authority may have to borrow hundreds of thousands a year over the next 50 years

Economics

9 h. ago Conservation groups hit out at ‘unfulfilled promises’ over Scotland’s seabed

The Open Seas coalition accused the Scottish Government of having ‘systematically neglected’ the country’s seabed.

Events

9 h. ago Brits urged to look out for these 15 DVDs that could sell for a fortune

Here is a list of 15 valuable DVDs

Politics

10 h. ago NHS Lanarkshire encouraging hay fever sufferers to head straight for pharmacy rather than your GP

There is no need to wait for a GP appointment - a box of effective hay fever tablets (antihistamines) can cost as little as 79p and work just as well as those prescribed by a doctor.

Politics

10 h. ago Swinney accused of ‘treading water’ over Government plans for the next year

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney insisted his programme for government is a ‘programme for a better Scotland’.

Politics

10 h. ago Jury retires in trial of Britain’s Got Talent finalist accused of rape

Andrew Johnston told the court he has ‘never sung a note’ since the allegations were made.

Events

10 h. ago The Isle of Mull: a guide to the island that’s fit for royalty

Kate and William celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary last week on the beautiful Isle of Mull, the second-largest island of the Inner Hebrides and fourth largest island in Scotland.

Politics

10 h. ago Bank of England confirms change to interest rates announcement this week

The rare divergence from the Bank's traditional announcement was last seen in 2022 when the Queen died

Economics

10 h. ago Trump course to host revived Scottish Championship on DP World Tour

The Scottish Championship will take place at Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire

Politics