40 h. ago Prince Harry accused of asking charity boss to defend Meghan publicly

The allegations come amid an ongoing dispute between the Sussexes and Sophie Chandauka

Politics

66 h. 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

69 h. 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

3 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

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

It comes ahead of strike action by staff on Friday.

Politics

4 d. ago Landlord hoped to renew River City studio site lease before BBC Scotland axed iconic soap

The director of Westerwood Properties, the firm which owns the site on which the River City set is filmed in Dumbarton, has spoken out after BBC Scotland scrapped the soap.

Politics

5 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

5 d. ago Cardiff University staff vote to strike and take action that could disrupt graduations in cuts row

Staff have voted overwhelmingly to walk out and/or join a marking boycott in the face of compulsory redundancies

Politics

1 week ago Lucy Letby and former hospital bosses demand public inquiry into her crimes is halted

Lady Justice Thirlwall, overseeing the inquiry, yesterday revealed she had received a letter from the 35-year-old's solicitor requesting the hearings be immediately suspended.

Events

1 week 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 The tussle between two firms says a lot about the difficulty of getting your baby to sleep safely | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Wildly differing views about cosleeping and products like baby pods abound online. I admire those who offer clear, sensible supportThe first night we brought my son home from the hospital to our empty flat, we sat up far longer than needed, unmoored by a new, overwhelming responsibility to keep him alive. That some babies stop breathing in their sleep, and scientists still don’t really know why, terrified me when I’d just been primally rewired towards his survival. All you can do, you are told, is try to minimise risk.And so you commit the guidelines to memory: “For the first 12 months (adjusted for prematurity), the baby should be placed on its back in their own clear, flat, firm separate sleep space (eg a cot or moses basket) in the same room as you. They should not get too hot, and it should be a smoke-free environment.”Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Guardian columnist and author. She is the author of a novel, The Tyranny of Lost Things, and a memoir, The Year of the Cat Continue re...

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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

2 w. ago Rangers icon flies in to publicly back Barry Ferguson as next permanent Ibrox boss

Brian Laudrup will be at Ibrox for Fenerbahce clash and has thrown his weight behind Ferguson to be next Gers gaffer

Politics

2 w. ago Crew member of Solong cargo ship still missing after oil tanker crash

Thirteen of the 14 members of crew on the Solong cargo ship have been brought safely to shore, but the shipping firm's owner has confirmed the search is still ongoing

Events

3 w. ago Boots owner agrees £18.4bn takeover deal with private equity firm

Walgreens Boots Alliance said private equity firm Sycamore Partners plans to pay its investors $11.45 (£8.86) per share.

Economics

3 w. ago Airdrie woman starts own quality assurance business after receiving specialist support from Business Gateway

Alexis Williams decided to use her 30 years of experience in quality compliance to launch her own firm.

Politics

3 w. ago Nigel Farage hits back as vicious Reform civil war turns nasty after rival's 'messiah' jibe

Nigel Farage took a swipe at leadership rival Rupert Lowe after he questioned the Reform UK boss's ability to lead the party as their public spat escalated

Events

3 w. ago Some British firms ‘stuck in neutral’ over AI, says Microsoft UK boss

Survey of bosses and staff finds that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI planSome companies are “stuck in neutral” in their approach to artificial intelligence, according to Microsoft’s UK boss, who said a significant number of private and public sector organisations lack any formal AI strategy.A Microsoft survey of nearly 1,500 UK senior leaders across public and private sectors, as well as 1,440 employees, found that more than half of executives feel their organisation has no official AI plan. Roughly the same proportion report a growing gap in productivity – a measure of economic efficiency – between employees who use AI and those who do not. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council budget "addresses immediate needs"

Councillors agreed a council tax increase of 9.5 per cent on top of the Scottish Water charges increase of 9.9 per cent from April 2025

Politics