13+ hour, 54+ min ago   (881+ words) The First Ministers of the UK’s devolved nations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (999+ words) Scotland’s First Minister is seeking talks with Andy Burnham on the legal mechanism for a second independence referendum after a “big shift” in position from the Prime Minister. John Swinney welcomed comments by the Labour leader when he suggested to…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (848+ words) Scotland’s First Minister is pressing for talks with Andy Burnham over how a legal mechanism for a second independence referendum could be agreed. SNP leader John Swinney has written to the Prime Minister following his suggestion in the Commons that…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (364+ words) Three people have been charged following a crash near Edinburgh Airport which led to the death of a 58-year-old woman, whose family have said they are “devastated”. Linda Patterson died in the four-car collision on the A8 near Newbridge, which took…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (642+ words) Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. A landlord registration service will gradually roll out in regions of England from December, the Government has said. The register is expected…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (740+ words) The sentencing of a Bulgarian man found guilty of assaulting a 12-year-old girl during an incident in Dundee last year has been postponed for a second time. Ilia Belov, 22, was also convicted of behaving in a “threatening or abusive manner…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (607+ words) Widows of those who died in the 1994 RAF Chinook helicopter crash have renewed their call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to meet them, as he reaches his 50th day in office. Twenty-five intelligence experts and four special forces crew were killed…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (498+ words) Scott McTominay has undergone minor heart surgery, casting doubt on his involvement in Napoli’s Champions League season opener against Arsenal. Arsenal were beaten finalists in the Champions League final last season, but will get the ball rolling on this season’s…...

1+ week, 2+ min ago   (945+ words) Homes & Property | Buying & Mortgages Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. The average UK house price fell annually in August, marking the first year-on-year decrease since November 2023, according to…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (743+ words) John Swinney has said he cannot put a “specific figure” on how many jobs might be lost as part of plans to cut the number of Scotland’s health boards. The First Minister said that he has been open about the…...