6 h. ago Gardeners urged to put fruit peel into soil immediately if they want hydrangeas to grow

After a long winter, your hydrangeas may need a boost to grow to their full potential - luckily an expert has provided an easy hack to giving them the nutrients they need

Politics

12 h. ago Gardeners told to use £1.30 breakfast drink to boost plant growth in April

Our gardens could probably use a bit of TLC this spring to spruce them up in time for summer. Luckily, there's an easy way to give your plants a boost that's likely lying in your fridge

Economics

40 h. ago Government pushes reforms of ‘green tape’ in bid to boost growth and nature

Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.

Politics

48 h. ago Scotland's 'scandal' as sewage spilled into rivers 24,000 times last year

The country’s publicly-owned water firm Scottish Water revealed the data hours before water charges went up for millions of Scots.

Science

59 h. ago Pension Protection Fund vows to boost UK investment if allowed to grow

Britain’s £32bn lifeboat scheme wants to drive consolidation in defined benefit sector and increase infrastructure spending

Economics

6 d. ago Video. A digital exhibition in London is bringing Tutankhamun's tomb to life

Video. A digital exhibition in London is bringing Tutankhamun's tomb to life  Euronews

Events

7 d. ago Center Parcs share detailed plans for Scotland's first £400m holiday park

The holiday firm has shared the proposed layout for the site in the Scottish Borders and say it will create hundreds of jobs.

Economics

7 d. ago Scottish firm brings digital boost to growing freelance sector

A Scottish web design firm is tapping into the growing freelance sector with the launch of a new online tool to help organise work from home professionals and small businesses.

Politics

7 d. ago Planet of the Apes and Batman firm to create 250 jobs with new £28 million Scottish studio

“Our new Scotland studio strengthens our ability to collaborate seamlessly across time zones” – Chris Ferriter, Halon Entertainment

Economics

9 d. ago Firm reveals plan to turn Scottish car parks into solar farms to power 60,000 homes

Solar panels could be arrayed over more than 93,000 car parking spaces across Scotland, new research claims.

Politics

1 week ago Boost for Reeves as business survey shows strongest growth since September

Flash PMI index shows a strong performance from the services sector in March but manufacturing still struggling

Politics

2 w. ago London insurance market welcomes UK Gov action plan to cut red tape & boost growth

London insurance market welcomes UK Gov action plan to cut red tape & boost growth  Reinsurance News

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2 w. ago Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz

Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rulesGermany’s likely next chancellor is to face a key vote on plans to unlock a record level of state borrowing, which he argues is necessary to boost the country’s military spending and inject growth into its ailing economy.Ahead of the crucial Bundestag vote on Tuesday, Friedrich Merz has faced a barrage of complaints from the opposition and from within his own ranks that he is not coupling the historic levels of spending planned – as much as €1tn (£840bn) – to demands for reform. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The 11 most highly rated young players in the Scottish Premiership

These are the Scottish Premiership’s 11 best performing young players aged 21 or under in 24/25.

Politics

2 w. ago Reeves launches new bonfire of regulations in bid to boost economic growth

Regulators have been summoned to Downing Street on Monday for meeting with the chancellor amid plans to slim down or abolish the bodies

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billionsRachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to restrict red tape and spur economic growth.The chancellor argued that government plans would reduce costly delays and disputes, saving businesses billions, and said regulators must accept a more streamlined decision-making process. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Kettled Old Firm ultras caught 'carrying pyros' ahead of Celtic Park match

The mob of 90 will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Events

2 w. ago Celtic v Rangers: Scottish Premiership updates on Old Firm derby – live

Follow coverage of the Old Firm (12.30pm GMT kick-off)Email Taha with your thoughts on the gameBarry Ferguson has been speaking to his old teammate Kris Boyd: “There’ll be no excuses in terms of, ‘There was a game on Thursday, I’m feeling a bit leggy’. I’ll talk to them. And if anybody has got any doubt in their mind they won’t be playing. I need people who are 100% focused. You’re never 100% fit going into a game but I need guys who are basically going to go to war.”It’s a serious fitness test for Rangers, with 10 starters present from Thursday night. Nick Ames was there to take it in. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago How to watch Celtic vs Rangers: TV channel and live stream for Old Firm derby in Scottish Premiership today

Hoops look for revenge as Barry Ferguson gets first taste of game from the dugout

Politics

2 w. ago Old Firm cops to use stop and search powers amid fears of "serious disorder and violence"

The powers will come into force in various areas throughout the city amid fears over violence between fans of the Glasgow sides.

Events