18 h. ago Glasgow locals fume over ‘frightening’ parking permit plans that will ‘kill’ businesses 

BUSINESSES have blasted Glasgow council chiefs after unveiling plans to introduce a new parking permit scheme in the city's southside. The local authority is set to impose yearly parking permits and increased pay-and-display fees across several areas in Shawlands in the coming year. The shake-up comes as part of the council's wider Transport Strategy, which...

Events

3 d. ago Prostitution Scotland: Hundreds sign open letter to MSPs calling for law change

MSPs are being urged to back Ash Regan’s bill to introduce the Nordic model.

Politics

3 d. ago Quintain Living: rent hikes, evictions and opaque energy bills rife at 3,600

Build-to-rent operators are set to play an increasing role in the future of renting — but tenants at Quintain Living, the largest UK development of its kind, allege that conditions fall far short of the professional standards they were promised

Science

4 d. ago The Abandons review – There is no excuse for this Netflix western to be this bad

Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey star as matriarchs locked in an increasingly bloody rivalry in this 1850s-set drama that lacks emotional depth

Politics

4 d. ago Quintain Living: rent hikes, evictions and soaring energy bills rife at 3,600

Build-to-rent operators are set to play an increasing role in the future of renting — but tenants at Quintain Living, the largest UK development of its kind, allege that conditions fall far short of the professional standards they were promised

Science

5 d. ago Pat Cummins poised to return for Australia in second Ashes Test at Gabba

Steve Smith hints fast bowler may be late call-up in BrisbaneJosh Inglis favoured to replace injured Usman KhawajaThe challenge for England could be set to increase amid a growing belief that Pat Cummins will be given the green light to return for Australia this week in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.Cummins, 32, was absent from the series opener in Perth as he underwent the final stages of rehabilitation from a lower back stress injury that was first detected back in July. Steve Smith stepped up to captain as the hosts secured a 1-0 lead with an eight-wicket victory inside two days. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago NHS medicines budget set to increase by 25% in push to avoid Trump tariffs

UK move aims to make it easier for drugs to be approved for use in order to secure carve-out from import levies

Politics

1 week ago Holidaymakers set to be hit by higher air fares and tourist tax rules

Rachel Reeves has announced a business rate increase in her recent Budget. Heathrow, which already pays the highest rate in the country, is set to see its rate bill increase dramatically.

Society

1 week ago Everything you need to know about Air Passenger Duty – and how to get a refund

APD is set to increase in April 2026 and 2027, with a family of four flying premium economy to Orlando paying over £1,000

Politics

1 week ago Pubs hit as price of booze is set to rise after Rachel Reeves confirmed alcohol duty will increase by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

1 week ago DWP families set for £14,000 bonus in budget bonanza as one type of household qualifies

Families on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits are set to see a massive increase in payments with larger households in line for a £14,000 payment bump

Economics

1 week ago State pension £561 boost from April – but there's one tax catch for this reason

From April next year, the state pension is set to increase by 4.7% due to the triple lock, but the frozen personal allowance could mean more pensioners paying income tax

Economics

2 w. ago DWP PIP, Universal Credit Budget 2025 payments update as Rachel Reeves set for increase

Chancellor is reportedly aiming for a £6 billion increase in payments to those on benefits, full details

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves asks UK regulator to investigate private dental charges

Competition and Markets Authority set to probe dentistry sector after sharp increase in prices

Economics

3 w. ago Scots called to change relationship with water as charges set to increase

Scottish Water said 2025 should be a “reset year” for Scotland’s relationship with water.

Politics

3 w. ago Rangers legend Graeme Souness' in emotional plea for better ‘butterfly skin’ care

The football legend, who has campaigned for those affected by rare epidermolysis bullosa (EB), met with the health minister and affected families to call for urgent change at the Scottish Parliament.

Transport

4 w. ago Fury as Reeves set to increase dividend tax in ‘hammer blow’ for investors in nightmare Budget

RACHEL Reeves is set to increase dividend tax in a "hammer blow" to investors in the upcoming Budget. In a move that has sparked fury, the Chancellor will reportedly increase the tax rate on earnings from shares in her Autumn budget this month. Brits are bracing for a raft of tax hikes on November 26...

Economics

last month How millions of workers on minimum wage can get secret extra pay rise worth £277k – anyone above 22 can do it

MILLIONS of minimum wage workers could bag an additional secret pay rise, the Sun can reveal. With the minimum wage set to increase, workers can get extra cash from employer by boosting their retirement income. Anyone aged between 22 and state pension age, who earns more than £10,000 a year with a single company is automatically signed...

Economics