Growth in the UK economy slowed in the second quarter of this year amid pressure from tariff uncertainty and tax increases, new official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said ...

The vote takes place on the evening of the opening ceremony on Thursday, August 14. The announcement will be made outside Irvine Townhouse around 9.30pm. The event will also see the traditional ...

A Rhode Island man accused of faking his death and fleeing the United States to evade rape charges was found guilty of sexually assaulting a former girlfriend in his first of two Utah trials. A jury ...

He also recommended using essential oils, such as peppermint oil or remedies that make use of leftover citrus fruits. Adam states: “Flying ants despise scents of citrus fruits, so mixing your leftover ...

Merseyside Police said 134 people were injured when Paul Doyle allegedly drove his vehicle into crowds leaving the waterfront after the parade.

The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

Nicola Sturgeon’s “Stalinist” approach to leadership had “disastrous” consequences for the SNP, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...

Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes for Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, who has died suddenly aged 47. Mr David, who has served as the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, died on ...

More than 140 participants gathered at Eglinton Park on Saturday, 9 August, for event number 557 of the popular parkrun.