Ministers didn't do cost review of council mergers
The government relied on a report by a lobbyist group that now says reorganisation could make no savings.
UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair
The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.
UK blocks Israeli government delegation from arms trade fair
The UK says it is due to the Israeli escalation of the Gaza war but Israel called it discrimination.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
MSP denies hiding camera in Scottish Parliament toilet
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth was earlier suspended by Labour over charges of possessing indecent child images.
Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling.
Trial date set over 'drug-laced sweets' at camp
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at a summer camp in Stathern.
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
Cyclist seriously injured in crash at stately home
The cyclist, a 61-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment, police say.
Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
Fraud mastermind sock firm boss to pay back £90m
Arif Patel ran a complex carousel fraud that was one of the biggest of its kind ever discovered.
Firm told to scrap plans to hire floristry and gym tutors for detainees at removal centre
Minister Seema Malhotra has called on the contractor to remove the jobs at the immigration removal centre.
Man appears in court charged with Sean Small murder
Mr Small's body was found outside his Slievenabrock Avenue home on Sunday.
Doctor arrested over posts about son's rape victim
The son of Dr Andrew McFarlane, a practising GP in the Highlands, was jailed for two rape charges in 2022.
Froome in 'good spirits' after surgery following crash
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is "in good spirits" after surgery following a serious crash which left him with multiple injuries.
'Expect energy' as Kneecap play home gig after year of controversy
A fan says the way they and headliners Fontaines DC 'challenge the establishment' adds to their appeal.
Refugees staying indoors – afraid of being beaten
Mohamed, who fled civil war in Sudan, says the recent immigration unrest has unsettled him.
Scottish brothers near end of epic Pacific rowing challenge
A trio of Scottish brothers near the end of their epic Pacific rowing challenge.
