25 h. ago Thousands of walkers in kilts stride out to raise millions for charity

Further events will take place in the coming months.

Politics

56 h. ago Childhood cancer survivors tackle London Marathon for ‘brighter future’

Children with Cancer UK hopes to raise £3 million towards its efforts to create a world where every child and young person survives their cancer.

Events

3 d. ago Liverpool latest UK city to introduce 'tourist tax' as visitors to pay nightly fee

People staying overnight in Liverpool will have to start paying a £2-a-night “tourist tax” after the city’s hoteliers voted in favour of the plans - set to raise £9 million over two years

Society

1 week ago Jamie Laing confesses he 'hasn't been great' since completing brutal 150

The BBC Radio 1 presenter, 36, had the whole nation behind him as he ran 30 miles for five consecutive days across the country, raising an incredible £2.3 million for charity.

Politics

2 w. ago £200,000 awarded to 12 health projects across Great Britain thanks to players of The Health Lottery

Community health and wellbeing projects across Scotland and further afield will share £200,000 in funding, made possible thanks to players of The Health Lottery. Since launch, The Health Lottery has helped raise over £134 million for local good causes, supporting over 3,550 projects.

Economics

2 w. ago Brothers aiming to break Pacific rowing record depart with haggis for dinner

The Rare Whisky 101 Pacific Row aims to raise more than £1 million for The Maclean Foundation.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Raising £7m for charity feels better than scoring for England'

The all-time Premier League top scorer Alan Shearer has raised millions to help those with profound disabilities in the 20 years since he retired

Economics

3 w. ago The £1 million raised by Scots for Myanmar in first 24 hours of 'devastating' earthquake disaster campaign

The fundraising campaign has raised £1m in Scotland in 24 hours

Economics

3 w. ago Myanmar appeal raises £7.5 million on day one with donations from King and Queen

The DEC has issued an urgent appeal for funds to help the thousands injured and displaced.

Economics

3 w. ago Clean energy startups secure £150m investment boost with Net Zero Technology Centre’s support

Clean energy startups supported by Aberdeen’s Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) have raised £150 million in private investment, reflecting growing confidence in renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture.

Economics

3 w. ago Labour ignored education department plea to delay VAT on private school fees until new year so Government could net almost £1bn extra from families

Lawyers for the Government have told the High Court bringing forward the date by eight months would raise 'an additional revenue of over £900 million'.

Economics

3 w. ago Russia calls Elton John AIDS Foundation ‘undesirable’ as Putin pushes his LGBTQ+ ban

The Elton John AIDS Foundation has raised more than $600 million to support over 3,100 projects in 95 countries

Politics