40 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

60 h. ago Scullion LAW Recognised for Excellence in Property and Private Client Law

Scullion LAW is celebrating a major milestone after being named a finalist in two prestigious categories at the 2025 Scottish Legal Awards—Property Team of the Year and Private Client Team of the Year.

Society

2 d. ago Butter madness: New Zealanders turn to churning as price of dairy staple soars

Dairy is the country’s largest export industry, but recent figures from Stats NZ show domestic butter prices have surged 65% and people are getting desperateNew Zealanders are driving cross-country for hours in pursuit of cheap butter while some are ordering it from Australia or even churning their own cream, as the country battles sky-high dairy prices.Despite dairy being the country’s largest export industry, recent figures from Stats NZ show domestic butter prices surged 65% in the year to March, pushing the average price for 500g to $7.42 (£3.30) – that’s up about $3 from this time last year. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Upgraded Glastonbury app offers live location sharing and steps counter

A step count feature has been added so festival-goers can see how much ground they have covered over the five days.

Society

3 d. ago BBC Radio 2 In The Park 2025 ticket prices and how to book for huge music festival

The festival will be held in Chelmsford's Hylands Park this September

Culture

4 d. ago UK's most expensive beers revealed as price of a pint breaks depressing new record

The price of a pint is now over a fiver across the UK, with some of the nation's hippest beers coming in at an eye-watering £6.34 a go. Here we discover the country's 10 priciest pints, and the cheapest

Politics

5 d. ago The best LGBT+ friendly hotels in New York City for Pride month and beyond

From lively rooftop bars, luxury suites complete with butlers or centrally-located spaces, these are the places to stay in New York that also happen to be the best LGBT+ friendly hotels in the city

Politics

5 d. ago Global economy to slow as Donald Trump’s trade wars hit growth, OECD warns – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as OECD forecasts global growth will slow to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECDUS firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three-year lowUS economic growth is expected to slow markedly to 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, the OECD says.That’s relatively weak growth by recent standard, and slower than the “robust” growth of 2.8% recorded in 2024.Annual headline inflation is set to pick up to 3.9% by end-2025 due to higher import prices but is expected to ease throughout 2026, aided by moderate GDP growth and higher unemployment.Risks to the growth projection are skewed to the downside, including a more substantial slowing of economic activity in the face of policy uncertainty, greater-than-expected upward pressure on prices from tariff increases, and large financial market corrections. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Edinburgh woman with Autism and ADHD aims for World Record on NC500 Ultra Run

Twenty-nine-year-old Sara Eydmann is preparing to become the first woman to run Scotland’s full North Coast 500 route—a gruelling 516-mile challenge—with the aim of setting a Guinness World Record.

Politics

7 d. ago Scotland's Home of the Year property placed on market before BBC showdown

The sandstone bungalow in Giffnock is a finalist in Scotland's Home of the Year 2025 and will compete alongside five other homes.

Society

8 d. ago Inside the gorgeous and unique lighthouse home on the north coast of Scotland looking for a new owner

For those who love being by the sea, Holborn Head Lighthouse could be the perfect bolthole.

Society

9 d. ago Scottish Premiership Season Ticket Prices 25/26: Rangers, Celtic and rivals ranked from lowest to highest

Which Scottish Premiership team has the cheapest - and most expensive - season ticket price in 2025/26?

Politics

9 d. ago Labour and SNP call for Scottish Highlands campervan tax saying roads cannot cope with soaring number of tourists from across the world

Some 36,000 campervans visited the Highlands in 2022 with many encouraged by the development of the North Coast 500, a scenic 500-mile route dubbed 'Scotland's Route 66'.

Politics

1 week ago Erin Patterson mushroom murder trial LIVE updates: Erin Patterson's lawyer makes shock claim about location of mysterious missing 'Phone A'

Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of accused mushroom chef Erin Patterson's murder trial here.

Events

1 week ago I went to In It Together festival and despite the pouring rain one thing stood out

Despite the rain and the prices, there really was something for everyone at In It Together 2025

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Property Prices 2025: Discover the 10 cheapest locations for living by the coast in Scotland

If you’re looking for a change of lifestyle, here are the coastal towns and villages in Scotland with the cheapest property prices.

Society

1 week ago Scottish Property Prices 2025: The 10 most expensive coastal towns and villages in Scotland, revealed

A new report has found the 10 most expensive coastal locations in Scotland to buy property.

Politics

2 w. ago Female pensioner, 70, dies after fall from Shetland cliff as rescue boats and helicopter launched

The body of an elderly woman has been recovered from the water off the coast of Scotland after she suffererd a fatal fall from a cliff. Rescue boats and a helicopter were launched as part of the search

Events

2 w. ago Trump says Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers will also be subject to 25% Apple tariff – business live

US president says 50% tariff on EU goods to come in 1 June; Apple iPhones and those of other manufacturers made overseas to face 25% tariffTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Ne...

Economics

2 w. ago European markets suffer losses after Trump ‘recommends’ 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff – business live

US president Donald Trump reignites trade war with threat to impose high tariffs on European goods, and Apple iPhones made overseasTrump says he is hitting EU with 50% tariff as trade talks are ‘going nowhere’As well as cutting UK energy costs (see earlier), Donald Trump can also take credit for growing the German economy!New GDP data this morning shows that Germany’s GDP rose by 0.4% in January-March, twice as fast as the first estimate of 0.2% growth in the quarter.“The reason for the slightly higher growth compared to the initial estimate was the surprisingly positive economic development in March.”“In particular, production in the manufacturing sector and exports performed better than initially expected.The German economy had its best quarterly performance since the third quarter of 2022, and the reason for it seems to be Donald Trump. As a result of the announced tariffs and in anticipation of ‘Liberation Day,’ German industrial production and exports surged in March.Net export...

Economics