Scotland’s Finance Secretary has urged local authorities to avoid big increases in council tax as she gave them an extra £1 billion. Shona Robison laid out the Scottish Government’s draft Budget in ...
England suffered a six-wicket defeat in the first ODI against South Africa as Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt made an unbeaten 59 for the hosts. Having won the T20 series 3-0, England did not enjoy ...
Sinn Fein leaders have insisted their party’s performance in Ireland’s General Election is not a setback for the campaign for Irish reunification. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald had vowed to deliver a ...
Stephen Gethins asked Scottish Secretary Ian Murray if his party’s message north of the border is that voters should elect Labour ‘to ...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced Labour pressure to amend her inheritance tax changes for farmers as a backbencher made clear his opposition to the current proposals. Markus Campbell-Savours, the ...
The winner of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Christmas special has been leaked online but fans are "so happy" with the result.
ðŸŽThis Scottish Government budget is transformational for the culture sector in Scotland with a £34 million boost. Excellent culture commitments announced by @ShonaRobisonMSP. Video and thread ...
Finance Secretary Shona Robison also outlined record NHS and local government funding in her tax and spending plans for 2025/26.