17 m. ago Humiliating state of Joe Biden finances revealed: Unwanted president can't get a paid job and will likely die in debt

As he struggles to find his post-presidential feet there seems little prospect of Joe Biden, 82, getting help from some of his Democratic friends.

Politics

66 m. ago Further arrest over damage at Donald Trump’s golf course in Ayrshire

Red paint was sprayed on the clubhouse at the 800-acre Trump Turnberry resort.

Events

69 m. ago Falkirk council welcomes return of PPP high schools as SNP blast 'toxic legacy'

Falkirk Council's landmark contract was a first for Scotland 25 years ago and was the first to come to an end.

Events

75 m. ago UN needs to cut $500m from 2026 budget and lose 20% of staff after US funding reductions

Job losses and global reorganisation expected amid Trump administration’s slashing of funding and ‘UN80’ reviewThe UN will need to cut $500m (about £370m) from next year’s budget and lose 20% of its staff as it struggles to cope with a massive reduction in funding by the Trump administration.The plan, in gestation since Donald Trump started cutting his foreign aid budget, is likely to involve an initial minimum 3,000 job cuts out of a 35,000-strong main workforce. The overall UN core or regular budget would be cut from $3.7bn to about $3.2bn next year. It means reductions of 15.1% in resources and 18.8% in posts in the regular budget compared with the 2025 budget. Continue reading...

Economics

92 m. ago Scottish Labour would build buses and ferries in Scotland if party wins power, insists Anas Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader blasted John Swinney for failing to come up with an industrial strategy that will allow Scottish manufacturing firms to thrive.

Events

1 hour ago Broadcasters seek Government protection from ‘profit, not purpose’ streamers

They warned that global online platforms, rather than distinctly British broadcasters, will come to ‘dominate our cultural landscape’.

Politics

2 h. ago Steven Gerrard 'will be interested' in Wrexham job as new Phil Parkinson verdict delivered

Bryan Robson says Steven Gerrard could be tempted to become Wrexham's next manager if Phil Parkinson goes, but insists the current boss deserves more time to turn results around

Society

2 h. ago Holyrood committee writes to National Library to 'understand' decision making process amid gender book row

The book was chosen not to go on display as part of an exhibition in the National Library of Scotland

Politics

2 h. ago Chaos at Welsh university as staff claim not to know who is teaching what

UCU members have passed a vote of no confidence in the vice chancellor and chief financial officer with 200 jobs gone and more to go amid £15m cuts

Events

2 h. ago Tallest rugby player in the world is 'circus freak' who can play for England, Scotland or Wales

Rob Carmichael is the tallest professional rugby player in the world, and the towering lock is hoping to make a name for himself with Scotland in the coming years

Sport

2 h. ago Jose Mourinho return confirmed just days after Ruben Amorim comments on job

Jose Mourinho has been out of work for less than a month after being sacked by Fenerbahce, with his return to Benfica now official.

Politics

2 h. ago Just Stop Oil activists found guilty of criminal damage over jet paint stunt

Jennifer Kowalski, 29, and Cole Macdonald, 23, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court.

Events

2 h. ago Jose Mourinho officially returns to former club days after Ruben Amorim comments

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Fenerbahce at the end of August, but less than a month later is back where his managerial career started with Benfica in Portugal

Politics

2 h. ago Ruben Amorim's Man Utd escape plan ruined as Mourinho beats him to top job

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce after just six games in charge and has now shown up at Portuguese giants after his famous spell with rival Porto

Politics

3 h. ago 'Landmark' Glasgow church in Ibrox no longer used for worship hits the market

The traditional stone-built church could be turned into a shop, cinema or entertainment venue.

Events

3 h. ago Scotland in 1962: Here are 23 remarkable pictures of Scottish life 63 years ago

Scotland was a very different place in the first part of the 1960s.

Politics

4 h. ago Learn to Play is back: Music makers in Scotland invited to join UK’s free national music making event

UK charity ‘Music for All’ have announced that their highly anticipated annual flagship event Learn to Play is returning this Autumn, and are opening the opportunity for anyone interested in music-making a chance to take part in the biggest free music making weekend of the year!

Politics

4 h. ago Public spat with O’Neill has not damaged powersharing Executive, Robinson says

They disagreed publicly after the Army withdrew from a jobs fair in Londonderry.

Events

4 h. ago Bodycare store closures: Full list of 30 more sites closing and 235 jobs lost

Bodycare has entered administration, leading to the closure of another 30 stores and 235 job losses this week

Politics

4 h. ago Former Man United boss Jose Mourinho shows true colours to sacked manager as deal agreed

All the latest Manchester United news as Jose Mourinho closes in on his next job, just weeks after getting sacked by Fenerbahce

Economics