22 m. ago SNP Budget plans approved with Greens, Lib Dems and Alba support

Ministers highlighted record spending for the NHS and councils in the £63 billion budget settlement.

Politics

28 m. ago Liverpool star sold for £25m after demanding exit admits he wants to return six months on

Sepp van den Berg left Liverpool for Brentford in the summer after growing frustrated with a lack of opportunities at Anfield - but has not ruled out a return in the future

Economics

32 m. ago Starmer accuses Farage of ‘fawning’ over Putin as Reform MPs face ‘poodles’ jibe

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson also hit back over criticism of his party colleagues during a war of words with the SNP’s Stephen Flynn.

Politics

36 m. ago DWP Attendance Allowance payments worth £143 extra a month claimants could be missing out on

More than 1.6 million people across claim Attendance Allowance

Economics

38 m. ago We must stop Putin in Ukraine to protect Europe: Keir Starmer puts UK on a war footing by increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP

The Prime Minister pledged to accelerate an increase in the UK's defence spending in the face of Russia's belligerence and growing US indifference to European security.

Politics

47 m. ago Jamie Carragher doubles down on Mohamed Salah claim after Rio Ferdinand 'clown' jibe

Rio Ferdinand called out Jamie Carragher over comments made about the Africa Cup of Nations and the chances that Mohamed Salah has of ever winning the Ballon d'Or

Politics

57 m. ago WW3 fears grow as Starmer denies Trump forced 'biggest change since Cold War'

To fund the increases in defence spending, Starmer said 'painful' decisions will have to be made as he explained development assistance aid will be cut from 0.5% to 0.3%

Politics

61 m. ago ‘Everyone can pack it up’: The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis ‘ties the knot’ ahead of hometown visits

Ellis and the remaining women traveled to Scotland in the reality series’ fifth episode

Politics

92 m. ago Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push backDonald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own administration after some cabinet members told US federal workers to ignore the billionaire entrepreneur’s demand that they write an email justifying their work.The US president was driven to intervene amid the first signs of internal dissension over the disruptive impact of Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), which Trump has authorised to seek mass firings in the federal workforce and reduce supposed waste and corruption. Continue reading...

Politics

96 m. ago Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches closing in March

Bankers will be able use any Lloyds Banking Group branch near to them if affected by the closures

Politics

97 m. ago Fortnite could be about to get a major Warzone feature, claim leakers

Fortnite leakers are claiming that a major new change is coming to the game's revival system, which would bring it more in line with its battle royale competitors.

Events

1 hour ago Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match

Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kitFirst use comes in Wednesday’s visit of EvertonBrentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits.Beginning with Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Brentford will become the first English side to wear shirts that provide a digital guarantee of their provenance, crucial for merchandise often sold for substantial sums at auction. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago SNP ministers accused of 'trying to ride two horses' in Dr Beth Upton trans row

Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Social Justice Secretary, faced questions in Holyrood

Politics

2 h. ago Lionesses frustrated, plus the Rubiales trial fallout – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Suzy Wrack and Jamie Spangher to talk through the Women’s Nations League openersOn Tuesday’s episode of Women’s Football Weekly the panel discuss the start to the Lionesses’ Nations League campaign: a 1-1 draw in Portugal.Also the panel talk about the defeats for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, although the Republic of Ireland started their campaign off with a 1-0 win over Turkey. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Sex Education's Alexander Westwood jailed for 15 years after being found guilty of 26 sex offences

Netflix star Alexander Westwood was found guilty of 26 sex offences in December, including some against children and pupils in his class

Events

2 h. ago Oil rig horror Still Wakes The Deep leads 2025 Ukie Video Game Awards nominees

Set aboard an oil rig off the north coast of Scotland, Still Wakes the Deep is up for several awards including UK Game of the year.

Events

2 h. ago Ayrshire hotel nominated among best in Scotland at Hotel of the Year awards

The Abbotsford Hotel in Ayr will find out tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, if it has been successful at the Hotel of the Year awards.

Events

2 h. ago Aldi Scotland announces CHAS as the official charity partner for its 2025 Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland has proudly announced Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) as the official charity partner of its long running and hugely popular Supermarket Sweep initiative for 2025.

Politics

2 h. ago Scotland 'should have lowest fuel bills in Europe' says boss amid £111 price cap hike

Scots billpayers face the highest energy costs on the continent amid a fresh 6.4 per cent rise in bills for the average household.

Economics

2 h. ago Energy bill support will be ‘eaten up’ by price cap increase, Tories claim

Shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie said the Government’s response to Ofgem’s rise in the energy cap is ‘a sticking plaster approach’.

Economics