John Swinney’s door remains open for talks on his Government’s budget despite Labour’s plans to abstain in the final vote, the First Minister has said.

The Health Secretary was confronted about the costs facing individuals and families in paying for care as he took questions on LBC.

The UK ‘must sometimes be involved’ with countries whose values ‘may not completely align with ours’, Foreign Office minister Catherine ...

A 12-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to violent disorder after serious disturbances in a Leeds suburb over the summer. A court heard the boy was 11 years old when he took part in “what is known ...

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning said her eight-year-old self would be “chuffed to bits” after winning her first Golden Globe Award. The British actress secured best female supporting actress in the ...

Mr Fukahori was only 14 when the US dropped the bomb on the Japanese city, killing tens of thousands of people.

Elon Musk is among the topics covered by the nation’s papers on Monday. The Telegraph and The Guardian lead with Mr Musk calling on Reform UK to replace Nigel Farage as the party’s leader. TELEGRAPH/ ...

Sir Keir Starmer has so far not spoken to defend his record since the slew of online posts from the tech billionaire.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials will likely seek a new court warrant to extend the window for detention.

Mr Swinney will give his first speech of 2025 in Edinburgh on Monday to representatives from organisations across the public and private sectors. He is expected to say: “If we a ...

Rosa Ross, 14, continued with her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award despite a cancer diagnosis that saw her spend more than a month in hospital.

The proposals aim to ensure 92 of patients are seen within 18 weeks for pre-planned care such as hip and knee replacements.