45 m. ago TSA to charge $45 for travelers without Real ID from next month

The fee covers a 10-day travel period, applying to both departure and return flights

Politics

45 m. ago ‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

Politics

49 m. ago Lower and middle earners get a Scottish Budget boost but wealthy homeowners hit

The Scottish Budget will impact people’s finances north of the border - benefiting lower and middle earners thanks to changes to income tax thresholds, but hitting those living in the most expensive properties.

Economics

59 m. ago ‘I think they want to break us’: Russian strikes on energy grid give freezing Kyiv some of its darkest days

Impact of raid on infrastructure rivals early weeks of war when tanks tried to force their way into Ukraine’s capitalOn the night of 9 January, amid warnings from Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of massive and imminent Russian airstrikes, Tetiana Shkred began cooking for her children at midnight.Concerned that the power was once again about to be knocked out in her apartment block on Kyiv’s left bank – the side of the city that has been most affected by Moscow’s attacks on energy infrastructure – she cooked until 3am, when her flat was plunged into freezing darkness. Continue reading...

Events

60 m. ago Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

Events

61 m. ago OBR has ‘earned people’s trust’ despite budget leak, says former chairman

Richard Hughes resigned from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in December over the mistaken early publication of its forecasts.

Politics

71 m. ago Newcastle vs Man City live: Tino Livramento a major doubt ahead of Carabao Cup semi

The holders take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at St James’ Park

Politics

72 m. ago Major changes on the horizon for Cardiff residents amid council plan to save millions

There are no cuts proposed by Cardiff Council for 2026/27, but councillors noted they would still be facing a £22.7m budget gap

Politics

78 m. ago Scottish budget: Business leaders say support measures do not go far enough

“Given the extent of the increases small businesses are facing, with rises of up to 400 per cent, this is effectively a drop in the ocean” – Guy Hinks, FSB Scotland

Politics

83 m. ago Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Politics

84 m. ago Newcastle vs Man City LIVE early team news and how to watch Carabao Cup semi

Manchester City travel to Newcastle United tonight for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final

Politics

86 m. ago Scottish budget: Nature restoration funding triples for Scotland in two years

The figures were revealed in this week’s Budget

Economics

86 m. ago Traffic lights stop working at busy city junction causing chaos

The lights were affected by a power outage

Events

89 m. ago Still ‘glaring gap’ in childcare support despite Budget help, says young mother

Millie Holroyd urged ministers to do more to help families deal with the pressures of caring for young children.

Politics

93 m. ago Footballer banned for seven matches by FA for touching opponent's private parts

Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke was handed a seven-match ban by the FA after touching opponents' private parts during a Carabao Cup clash against Cardiff City

Events

96 m. ago Scottish Budget: Additional £70m for colleges as breakfast clubs pledged for all primary schools

Education was a strong focus in this year’s Scottish Budget with an increase of £70 million in college funding

Economics

1 hour ago Footballer's 'violating' act that left opponent struggling to speak: Swindon star gets SEVEN

The FA have revealed shocking reason behind Swindon Town captain Ollie Clarke's seven-match ban and £2,750 fine. A Cardiff City player was left 'very emotional and struggling to speak'.

Politics

1 hour ago London is the greatest city in the WORLD according to TripAdvisor – here’s our top things to do at every age

AROUND the world are thousands of incredible destinations from skyscraper cities to Mediterranean beach towns, Caribbean Islands and all those in-between. But for those living in the UK, you don't have to go far to see one of the very best - as Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards has revealed that London is the world's best...

Politics

1 hour ago Family homes worth £1.5m could yet be hit by Rachel Reeves' 'mansion tax' as officials promise to ensure new levy will raise as much as possible

At her Budget in November, the Chancellor announced a 'high-value council tax surcharge' in England on homes above £2million from April 2028.

Society

1 hour ago Budget funding for ‘essential’ colleges and universities hailed by lecturer

James Mahon also said his sector cannot afford to face more cuts.

Economics