9 h. ago Putin orders biggest Russian military conscription for years after claims of stalling peace talks

Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 Russians aged from 18 to 30 - the new order will be implemented from April 1 and must be complete by July 15

Events

15 h. ago Guardian editors helped fuel Southport riots by showing contempt for the white working class, peer claims in explosive talk

At a debate at the Oxford Literary Festival, Lord Sewell reportedly said the disorder that followed the Southport attack stemmed from 'a combination of two people: Guardian editors and criminal arsonists'.

Events

3 d. ago Scottish Water warned of further strikes unless pay dispute resolved

Workers on a 24-hour walkout said they have been made to feel ‘worthless’ by management as they threaten more industrial action.

Events

3 d. ago Scottish Water staff walk out on strike in dispute with bosses at publicly owned firm

Members of both the GMB and Unite unions walked out today in protest at the "arrogance" of well-paid bosses

Economics

4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to down tools over pay dispute

Members of the Unite, Unison and GMB Scotland unions have voted for strike action after rejecting the latest pay offer.

Economics

4 d. ago Scottish Water executives ‘deliberately wrecked’ pay talks, claims union

It comes ahead of strike action by staff on Friday.

Politics

6 d. ago Peaceful Scottish cottage in 'lovely scenic location' on water's edge for sale

The idyllic property offers sweeping coastal views out towards the Isle of Arran.

Politics

7 d. ago Bellamy run continues and Jordan James stakes Skopje claim – talking points

Wales opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Politics

1 week ago Virgil van Dijk Liverpool contract latest, 'lying' claim, Saudi transfer stance and PSG talks

Virgil van Dijk is no closer to agreeing a new contract at Liverpool and will be leaving the club on a free transfer as things stand - though he still has another two months to thrash out fresh terms

Politics

1 week ago Trump 'tricked' into 'blank cheque' deal as Putin 'laughs his backside off'

Vladimir Putin is 'laughing his backside off' after securing a 'blank cheque' peace deal with Donald Trump following their peace talks phone call, one expert has claimed

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump claims 'we're on track' for Ukraine peace breakthrough after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky

Vladimir Putin rejected the US president’s push for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine

Politics

1 week ago Husband and wife who were found dead in car wreckage in reservoir are named as family pay tribute

John and Marilyn Saxon, both 78, were recovered from the water on Saturday (March 15)

Events

1 week ago Vladimir Putin's sick response to Trump peace talks as he launches attack on Ukraine hospitals

The Kremlin claimed that they had got everything they wanted in the peace talk negotiations, earning more favour from the US President than his suppposed allies in Britain and the EU

Politics

1 week ago Virgil van Dijk claims made over '£20m demands and talks with clubs' after contract update

Virgil van Dijk's future at Liverpool is up in the air with his contract expiring this summer, but his suggestion that even he doesn't know where he will play next season have been rubbished

Economics

2 w. ago Vaclav Cerny water bottle incident during Old Firm derby probed by police

The 27-year-old was seen smiling in the dugout afterwards.

Events

2 w. ago Woman, 22, drunkenly posted naked photo of her friend in 'tit for tat' online spat

Jessica Bailey, 22 posted the intimate image of the unnamed woman to other friends after claiming she was being talked about in 'negative terms' on Snapchat .

Culture

2 w. ago Donald Trump chilling claim Russia peace talks to involve 'dividing up Ukraine's land'

Donald Trump said he will speak to Russian president Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as military chiefs prepare to discuss peacekeeping plans in London

Politics

2 w. ago Donald Trump issues grim World War 3 nuclear warning which would be 'a war like no other'

Donald Trump said World War III could begin 'very easily' - and claimed Ukraine peace talks are in 'good shape' despite Vladimir Putin rejecting the 30-day ceasefire proposal

Events

2 w. ago Second union announces strike at Scottish Water as pay talks break down

Around 500 members of Unite will join GMB members in a walkout later this month.

Events

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Scottish Water workers to strike amid pay row

Staff in GMB Scotland are set to down tools on March 28 due to a dispute over pay.

Economics