For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

Previous management at the University of Dundee “fell well short” of the standards expected of them, the interim boss has said in his response to a damning report.

Nicola Sturgeon’s “Stalinist” approach to leadership had “disastrous” consequences for the SNP, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

Donald Trump’s interventions over the Ukraine war have created a “viable” chance of a ceasefire, but Britain stands ready to “increase pressure” on Russia if necessary, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

The Princess of Wales has encouraged people to “cherish the bonds of love and friendship” over summer in a message celebrating the warmest season. Kate made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s ...

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...

A UK-based charity in a “desperate race” to save people from landmines has won a global humanitarian prize for its work. The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the ...

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers.