27 h. ago Warning Wales faces exodus of dentists and patients forced to go private

Patients would be seen by any dentist available and check-ups will rise in price and be moved to once every two years if a new NHS dental plan for Wales is approved

Events

33 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

49 h. ago Five 1920s Scottish household objects you won't see in modern homes

The Daily Record has looked back at houses in Scotland 100 years ago.

Society

3 d. ago Leading housebuilder appoints Lanark man as its managing director for West Scotland

Andy Curran stepped into the role for Barratt Redrow.

Politics

5 d. ago New mortgage rules explained: What they mean for house buyers, how much you can borrow and will prices rise

The change could enable house buyers to borrow an extra £26,000, but it’s likely to push up prices

Economics

5 d. ago Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

The Velo brand is the fastest growing within BAT’s so-called ‘new category’, which includes non-tobacco products like vapes.

Politics

5 d. ago Walmart and Target workers are sharing pics of price increases amid Trump’s trade war

‘I just feel terrible putting all these ridiculously high prices up,’ said one worker on Reddit

Events

6 d. ago The 9 places in Scotland where houses prices are rising fastest, including 1 where value has shot up 18.2%

The average house in Scotland is now worth £186,000, the latest figures show, having risen in value by 4.6 per cent over the last year.

Politics

6 d. ago M&S boss’s pay surges to £7.1m despite retailer being hit by huge cyber attack

Stuart Machin received a jump in bonus payments linked to a rise in Marks and Spencer’s share price before it was knocked by a major cyber attack

Economics

6 d. ago Edinburgh care home invites members of community to monthly Coffee Mornings

HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home, in Edinburgh, are opening their doors to offer support and reassurance to members of the community.

Politics

6 d. ago House prices rise after dip caused by end of stamp duty holiday

A stamp duty holiday ended in March

Politics

6 d. ago House prices rise by 0.5 per cent month in May after April dip

Underlying conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain ‘supportive,’ Nationwide Building Society said.

Politics

6 d. ago Aberdeenshire fire: Lightning strike sets house on fire as Police Scotland close road

There were no reported injuries.

Events

9 d. ago BoE policymaker plays down inflation risk in call for rate cuts

Alan Taylor says price rises are being driven by one-off factors as he stressed hit from Trump trade war

Events

1 week ago Nostalgic household items every Scottish '90s kid will remember fondly

Looking back at the toys and tech we once used shows just how much has changed since the 90s.

Politics

1 week ago UK renters hit hardest by inflation as household costs surge

Spiralling rents for the UK’s 5.5 million private tenants continued to outstrip broader price rises in the economy last year.

Economics

1 week ago Tell us: will you continue to buy takeaway coffee as prices rise?

Is Australia’s beloved coffee culture under threat as prices creep up, or are you still best friends with your local barista? Australians take coffee seriously, so much so that we perfected it through the humble flat white (although New Zealanders may beg to differ). But local coffee culture, admired around the world, may be under threat.A perfect storm of increased wholesale coffee bean prices, supply chain issues and other rising overheads are driving up the price of cafe coffee. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago New figures reveal average home sale going for '£16,000 below asking price'

The North West is the hottest housing market for price rises according to the data

Economics

1 week ago Average home sale ‘being agreed at £16,000 below asking price’

Within England, the North West is the hottest housing market for price rises, Zoopla said.

Economics

1 week ago Home sales spike as buyers return to market after stamp duty deadline and Easter lull

Within England, the North West is the hottest housing market for price rises, Zoopla said.

Economics