20 h. ago Scottish Rugby putting house in order but autumn of success or failure rests on Argentina acid test

Win at Murrayfield essential for Gregor Townsend’s men

Events

33 h. ago Assisted dying bill 'risks running out of time to become law' after Lords delays

The assisted dying bill has entered it's committee stage with around 1,000 amendments put forward by members of the House of Lords; a record number of proposed changes prompting fears they will hold up the historic law change

Events

64 h. ago Households urged to put cling film over their windows in November to save on energy bills

An expert has shared a simple trick that could help trap more heat in your home, without the need to turn up the heating - and it involves using cling film

Science

69 h. ago The reason why Scots are paying £1.7bn extra in tax, but get just £616m back in public spending

Failure to grow Scotland’s tax base as quickly as the rest of the UK has real consequences for taxpayers and public spending

Economics

3 d. ago US House will vote next week on bill compelling release of Epstein files

Mike Johnson announced move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, whose signature triggered vote Mike Johnson, the US House speaker, told reporters on Wednesday he will put the bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the House floor next week.“We are gonna put that on the floor for [a] full vote next week, soon as we get back,” the speaker told reporters, as the chamber gathered to debate legislation to reopen the government. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago US House to vote next week on bill compelling release of Epstein files

Mike Johnson announces move hours after swearing in Adelita Grijalva, Democrat whose signature triggered voteMike Johnson, the US House speaker, said on Wednesday he would put the bill compelling the release of government files related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on the House floor next week.“We are gonna put that on the floor for [a] full vote next week, [as] soon as we get back,” Johnson told reporters, as the chamber gathered to debate legislation to reopen the government. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Rugby makes loss for third year running but improves on figures that 'threatened its viability'

Revenue up to almost £80m as £3.68m loss is announced

Events

3 d. ago Households urged to put cling film over their windows this winter for 1 key reason

An expert has shared a simple trick that could help trap more heat in your home, without the need to turn up the heating.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish rugby star feels women's game winning battle against doping

Shona Campbell, who returned to the 15-a-side game in the summer following her time with GB Rugby Sevens, is confident doping issues are an exception, as opposed to the rule, in the sport that has grown exponentially in the last few years.

Sport

4 d. ago SARAH VINE: Unless the BBC puts its house in order, future generations will never know how it feels to have a trusted broadcaster at the heart of our national life

Serious as this situation at the BBC is, there is also an unmistakable element of farce to it. If you've ever watched the brilliant W1A, starring Hugh Bonneville, you will know exactly what I mean.

Politics

4 d. ago These historic houses and castles put on a dazzling display at Christmas

For Christmas events in a grand setting, the National Trust offers a range of historic houses and castles beautifully decorated for the season.

Politics

4 d. ago UK households urged to put cinnamon inside hoovers this winter

The £1 spice could be the key to getting rid of bad smells in your home

Politics

5 d. ago Expert's extension lead appliances warning as danger 'not widely known'

Some households could be putting themselves at risk of an electrical fire by plugging certain appliances into extension leads, experts have warned - here's which ones they are

Events

5 d. ago The family homes hotspots where average prices have crossed the £1 million mark in the past year

While the capital’s house prices are on the slide, these newly minted millionaire neighbourhoods are bucking the trend

Economics

6 d. ago Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria glitters in silver gown at glitzy awards bash in Paris

DESPERATE Housewives star Eva Longoria puts on a sterling performance as she glitters in a silver gown at an awards do. The actress, 50, was among celebrities at the charity gala at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris. She called the hotel her “home away from home”. She was joined by Global Gift...

Events

8 d. ago Opera house praised for canceling singer with links to Putin

He received a prestigious state award from Putin last year

Politics

8 d. ago Viktor Orban is back in the White House again – doing Putin’s dirty work for him

Viktor Orban and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy, pro-Putin, and have one point of friction which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this is good for the Kremlin

Politics

8 d. ago Place Christmas cacti in 1 spot in your home to 'encourage flowering' in winter

Christmas cacti are a popular houseplant that produces pink, white, red or purple flowers that put on a festive flowering display in winter - but there's one way to encourage flowering

Politics

9 d. ago Turn your radiators to this number to help save on energy bills this winter

With households now putting their heating on, switching you radiator dials to this number could help save money.

Science

1 week ago Drivers told to put common household item on car windscreens in November

A common issue for drivers in the colder months is misted up windscreens, but there's a simple hack to solve the problem - and it's an item many have in their cupboards at home

Transport