48 m. ago Children should be allowed to leave school at 14 if they would be better off doing an apprenticeship, says Scottish Tory leader

Children should be allowed to leave school at 14 if they would be better off in college or doing an apprenticeship, Russell Findlay will say today.

Politics

52 m. ago From sleeping with John Cusack to ‘emotionally distant’ Matthew Perry: The four biggest revelations from Ione Skye’s new memoir

The ‘Say Anything’ actor’s memoir is now available in select stores and online

Politics

67 m. ago Cadbury makes huge change to popular £7.45 chocolate for first time ever

Easter is approaching, meaning that our favourite retailers will be stacking up their shelves with chocolate treats. Cadbury has taken a major step, changing their packaging to be more environmentally friendly

Economics

82 m. ago 90s child star looks unrecognisable as she attends Comic Con in Scotland

She disappeared from Hollywood for over a decade after becoming a huge child star. 

Politics

2 h. ago Cheapest supermarket UK: best supermarket prices for February 2025 named by Which

As Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s scale back discounts, supermarket price wars are shifting 🔥

Economics

2 h. ago New UK cheapest supermarket revealed out of Tesco, Asda and Aldi as retailer knocked off top spot

Which? has revealed the results of its monthly food price comparison, and Asda came out cheapest at £512.30 for a bigger shop of 206 items, beating Tesco with a Clubcard by £3 (£515.30)

Politics

2 h. ago The Scottish authority that has hiked council tax by record 15% as SNP minister makes 'big bang' claim

The decision by Orkney comes after sharp council tax rises were agreed by a host of councils across Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow

Politics

2 h. ago Crown court judges to sit at record level to tackle delays – Justice Secretary

The Government also confirmed funding for repairs and maintenance for courts will rise from £120 million last year to £148.5 million this year.

Events

3 h. ago The Bay fans fear for major character's life as they predict heartbreaking twist

The latest episode of The Bay had fans worried for one character's health, as they predicted a devastating fate could be in store

Politics

3 h. ago Celtic Uefa Cup finalist reveals what he really thinks of Jose Mourinho and the task facing Rangers

Mourinho broke Celtic hearts in Seville in 2003

Sport

3 h. ago Neil Lennon has say on Hibs revival, makes David Gray sack claim, and why Celtic will 'smell blood'

Lennon’s former clubs set for Scottish Cup quarter-final showdown

Events

3 h. ago Scotland give feedback on Calcutta Cup decisions but plan is to 'take referee out of the equation'

Scotland look to address own issues after England defeat

Politics

4 h. ago Díaz gives Real Madrid slim advantage after Álvarez stunner for Atlético

This will be decided 14km east of here in eight days’ time. On a night that lacked a little thunder but had three fantastic goals, Rodrygo, Julián Alvarez and Brahim Díaz all stepping inside to bend the ball beyond outstretched fingers and into the far corner, the city’s fifth European derby delivered a victory for Real Madrid but no definitive conclusion. Atlético will host the second leg next Wednesday, and they will go into an occasion likely to be a lot more explosive than this with hope.Diego Simeone may feel frustrated that long periods of control did not result in win, his team recovering from going behind in the fourth of what will be at least 180 minutes to draw level only for Díaz’s goal to beat them, but he agreed with Carlo Ancelotti’s prediction that this tie was never going to be settled on the first night. And if it could have been better, it might also have been worse: in the last minute, Marcos Llorente had to dive in as Kylian Mbappé escaped deep into the area and ...

Politics

4 h. ago Scots pupils could leave school at 14 in 'Victorian' plan to boost workforce

The proposal by the Scottish Conservatives was branded a "desperate bid for relevance" as the party continues to struggle in the polls.

Politics

4 h. ago Now MORE lynx could be on the loose in Scotland after spate of new sightings

The discovery of four lynx in the Highlands of Scotland in January made headlines around the world.

Politics

4 h. ago Amazon's selling 'truly unique and delicious' £35 Welsh whisky with £12 off that 'people keep buying'

The award-winning blend has been complimented for its price point compared to Scottish malts and for its caramel toffee taste

Economics

4 h. ago US consumers warned to brace for higher prices due to Trump’s tariffs

Prices ‘highly likely’ to rise almost immediately, retailers say, after 25% duty hits exports from Mexico and CanadaTrump’s Congress speech – latest updatesAmericans have been warned to brace for higher prices within days of Donald Trump pulling the trigger on Monday, imposing US tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and hiking tariffs on China.Global stock markets came under pressure again on Tuesday, with leading indices falling sharply – and the benchmark S&P 500 losing all its post-election gains – as Canada, Mexico and China vowed to retaliate, and investors balked at the prospect of an acrimonious trade war. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Companies brace for price pressures as Trump tariffs start to bite

Manufacturing, retail and food sectors highlight coming shocks after duties on Canada, Mexico and China are imposed

Politics

5 h. ago "Compex Corebelt has been game changer for my back": Improve posture, strengthen your core and sculpt your waist

I’ve discovered a way to improve my posture, strengthen my core and sculpt my waist - while sitting at my computer. Why the Compex Corebelt has been a game changer.

Politics

5 h. ago Boots issues urgent recall on paracetamol after packaging error as retailer warns 'do not take'

The retailer has removed packs ofthe painkiller from sale after disovering they contain tablets labelled as aspirin.

Events