Reeves pledges to ‘grip cost of living’ in Budget as tax hikes expected

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

Forbes to hold summit on future of under-threat Fife chemical plant

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 ...

NHS maintained 95% of planned care during resident doctor strike, data shows

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 lays out demands ahead of Budget

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 ...

Kate’s early years centre to fund research into tackling ‘technoference’

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

Salman Rushdie reveals Lou Reed told him famous song was intended for a musical

Author Sir Salman Rushdie has revealed his late friend, singer Lou Reed, told him one of his best known songs Walk On The Wild side was intended for a musical.

Martin O’Neill hails Callum McGregor’s leadership after late Celtic winner

The midfielder made space for himself with a clever touch before firing into the top corner from 25 yards into the top corner to seal a 1-0 victory.

Rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years

Rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the Government has announced. Ministers said the move will save millions of rail travellers hundreds of pounds off season tickets, peak and ...

Man Utd’s Matheus Cunha misses Christmas lights event after training ‘accident’

Manchester United’s Matheus Cunha missed a Christmas lights switch-on event in Altrincham after organisers revealed the forward suffered “an accident in training” on Saturday.

Callum McGregor celebrates late winner as Celtic cut gap on Premiership leaders

The Celtic captain struck into the top corner from 25 yards to earn a win that looked unlikely for the majority of the game in Paisley.

I’m A Celebrity contestants argue after Alex Scott finds ‘ants everywhere’

As Scott, EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson and TV presenter Vogue Williams returned to camp after taking on the Tents Of Torment trial in Saturday’s ...

Luke Littler on target to end his wait for a first Players Championship title

World number one Luke Littler recovered from a slow start to beat Ricardo Pietreczko 10-6 and book his spot in the last eight of the Players Championship Finals in Minehead.