64 m. ago A snapshot of just a few significant Scotch whisky launches unveiled in 2025

During the last 12 months there have been some amazing Scotch whiskies launched to suit all tastes –from lovers of a bold Campbeltown, to those who appreciate a bit of peat smoke, and others who prefer something light on their palate.

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1 hour ago US is the best place for drug companies to invest, says boss of London

Emma Walmsley’s praise for US pharmaceutical market piles pressure on UK governmentBusiness live – live updatesThe chief executive of GSK has declared that the US is the best place for pharmaceutical companies to invest.Emma Walmsley said the US led the world in launches of drugs and vaccines and, alongside China, was the best market for business development. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Hundreds of endangered species seized by Border Force in illegal wildlife smuggling crackdown

Border Force officers seized more than 2,000 live tarantulas in one month, 302 of which were protected endangered species

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1 hour ago Times Scotland editor David McCann arrested and charged over 'indecent communications'

He appeared in court last month

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2 h. ago Viktor Gyokeres warned over Arsenal place after Gabriel Jesus impresses during comeback

Gabriel Jesus made his return from an 11-month injury layoff on Wednesday as Arsenal beat Club Brugge 3-0, replacing Viktor Gyokeres as a second-half substitute

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2 h. ago Nationwide boss Dame Debbie Crosbie to become next women in finance champion

She will replace Dame Amanda Blanc on January 1.

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2 h. ago Stirling councillors give thumbs up to 'tourist tax' plans despite delay call

The visitor levy will come into force from June 2027, despite opposition and business calls for a delay to consider possible Scottish Government changes.

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2 h. ago Slàinte mhath as we review the last 12 months for Scotch whisky

Welcome to our annual Scotch whisky “state of the nation” report from The Scotsman. It’s always a joy to write about our national drink, especially in the approach to the festive season when it’s hard to beat a warming dram or hot toddy on a cold, dark night.

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2 h. ago Burger King reveals location of dozens of openings as UK sales pass $1 billion

Fast food chain plans to roll out up to 30 restaurant launches a year in UK

Economics

3 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing use of characters in video generation tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI start-up’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Disney to invest $1bn in OpenAI, allowing characters in Sora video tool

Agreement comes amid anxiety in Hollywood over impact of AI on the industry, expression and rights of creatorsWalt Disney has announced a $1bn equity investment in OpenAI, enabling the AI startup’s Sora video generation tool to use its characters.Users of Sora will be able to generate short, user-prompted social videos that draw on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters as part of a three-year licensing agreement between OpenAI and the entertainment giant. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Superflu sparks NHS carnage as swamped A&Es turn record number of ambulances away amid fears crisis is going to get even worse with looming threat of strikes and ever

Health chiefs have warned that the NHS is facing the 'worst case scenario' this winter with the latest figures revealing that hospitals are already facing record demand.

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4 h. ago Islington council gives green light to massive Barnsbury redevelopment

New Barnsbury Estate will be demolished and 1,116 new homes created in one of the borough’s biggest housing schemes for decades

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4 h. ago British hacker who swindled £2m in crypto from US businessman to buy his mother a diamond necklace is jailed

Corey De Rose (pictured), 26, has been handed a 28 months prison sentence after he targeted Reggie Middleton, CEO of crypto-currency technology company Veritaseum.

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4 h. ago US is the best place for drugs companies to invest, says boss of London

Emma Walmsley’s praise for US pharmaceutical market piles pressure on UK governmentBusiness live – live updatesThe chief executive of GSK declared yesterday that the USis the best place for pharmaceutical companies to invest.Emma Walmsley said the US led the world in launches of drugs and vaccines and, alongside China, was the best market for business development. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Forge UK to Become a Registered Auction Agent on the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market

Forge UK to Become a Registered Auction Agent on the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market  Business Wire

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4 h. ago Can a nepo baby be an underdog? The remarkable rise of Shedeur Sanders

The quarterback was seen as living off his father’s name when he entered the NFL. But he has slowly started to prove himself at the Cleveland BrownsIt seems the goalposts are always moving on Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns’ rookie quarterback who keeps throwing people off.He excelled at two colleges to establish himself as a top NFL prospect, only to wind up getting picked in the fifth round of this year’s NFL draft in one of the most dramatic stock crashes in league history. He then distinguished himself in training camp, only to wind up as the back-up to the back-up. When Sanders was finally pressed into injury relief duty last month and led the Browns to just their third win of the season, the caveat was that his breakthrough had come at the expense of the even-worse Las Vegas Raiders. Last week against the struggling Tennessee Titans, Sanders became the first Browns quarterback to throw for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns and rush for another score in the same ga...

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5 h. ago FirstGroup snaps up sightseeing bus operator for £17 million

The FTSE 250 company told shareholders it has acquired the UK sightseeing operations of French firm RATP Developpement SA.

Economics

5 h. ago Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishopThe Church of England is reviewing a complaint against the incoming archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation.Dame Sarah Mullally is due to take up the role next month, after Justin Welby was forced to resign over the way he dealt with a safeguarding scandal. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Eli Lilly shot helped patients lose as much as 29% of body weight

Trial results mark boost to US pharmaceutical company’s booming obesity business

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