For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.5 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.7% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

Drivers in France are being advised to stay off the road between noon and 4pm local time and cover their rear windows because of soaring temperatures. The guidance comes as thousands of UK motorists ...

Oasis gave an even more ground-shaking performance at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium than their 2009 show when they played there this month, according to analysis of seismic data.

TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared in court via videolink charged with two counts of rape. The 55-year-old, who fronted primetime BBC show The Repair Shop, spoke only to confirm his name, address ...

Terry McMillan, 58, and Brendan McMillan, 27, died after reports of multiple stabbings at a commercial property on July 28.

Backbench Welsh Labour politician Hefin David has died suddenly aged 47, the First Minister of Wales has confirmed. Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour leader, paid tribute to the Caerphilly MS, who has ...

England captain Leah Williamson will miss Arsenal’s pre-season training camp in Germany to recover from a knee injury sustained in the European Championship final.

Cristian Romero has described it an “incredible honour” to be named as Tottenham’s new captain and called for fans to stay united to help them relive their Europa League glory. The Argentina ...

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Stephen Brannigan and the attempted murder of a priest in Co Down. Hugh Malone, 30, of no fixed address but from the Belfast area, appeared via ...

A suicidal father who attempted to murder his two-year-old son by walking in front of a train while carrying the child after learning his ex-partner had moved on has been jailed for 10 years.

Diego Velazquez will sport new colours when he runs in the Prix Jacques le Marois on Sunday, after Sam Sangster Bloodstock announced the acquisition of the Frankel colt.

East India Dock is being primed for one more outing on the Flat in the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap before attentions turn to making his mark in the staying division on his return to hurdles.