Chancellor Rachel Reeves is grappling with weak economic growth, persistent inflation and an expected downgrade to official productivity forecasts.

The Deputy First Minister is to host a summit on future support for workers after visiting a threatened chemical plant. Kate Forbes will visit the ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran, Fife, on ...

The NHS maintained more than 95% of planned care during the most recent round of doctors’ strikes, according to data from the health service. Tens of thousands of resident doctors went on strike in a ...

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has called for more investment in public services, more support for economic growth, and action on the cost-of-living crisis ahead of the UK Budget on Wednesday. Shona ...

The study chosen will receive £100,000 in funding and work with families to understand when and why the issue occurs.

AN INDEPENDENT bookshop and lifestyle store in Southbourne has thanked the “lovely people of the community” for their continued support over ...

A request to Dorset Police was made at a hearing yesterday ahead of a full inquest due to be held next year into the deaths of Jack ...

A CHRISTMAS tree festival is returning for its second year. Highcliffe Castle is “delighted” to announce the return of its enchanting ...

A former student is set to see her name alongside some of the biggest TV productions in the world after a project she worked on received an ...

EASY Tiger has operated as an adult shop in Bournemouth for 17 years, and for 15 of those years we did so without a single complaint.

Andoni Iraola praised West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola for his performance against his Cherries side on Saturday.

A NEW "state-of-the-art" gym will soon open its doors in Christchurch. PureGym, located in Meteor Retail Park, will boast a free weights section, functional zone, resistance machines and a cardio area ...