Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump and agreed to hold “productive” discussions at an upcoming tariff talks between the two sides.

Retail sales volumes were up 1.2% in April 2025, following a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from 0.4%). April’s retail sales growth surpassed expectations, with analysts having predicted a 0 ...

Household energy bills will fall by 7% from July, Ofgem has confirmed. The typical bill will drop by £129 to £1,720 per year when the regulator’s new price cap – which sets the limit on how much firms ...

Every allegation of bullying made by a young person in Inverclyde will be investigated going forward, thanks to the introduction of an ...

A colourful couple whose design ideas have helped their beautiful flat in Greenock’s west end stand out from the rest have put their lovely ...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage to his right knee during a clash with Arsenal in September. One month later, the Spain international was named men’s Ballon ...

A WOMAN from Inverclyde is urging others to consider a career in care after finding her calling in childcare. Ruby Clark, 19, joined Scottish charity Kibble as a Child and Youth Care Worker trainee ...

Education bosses have revealed more detail of their plans to spend £600,000 on helping children with additional support needs and their ...

A woman who stole a sum of £2,000 her elderly parents had saved up to buy Christmas presents for their grandchildren has been spared jail time ...

Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “emboldening Hamas”, after the British Prime Minister joined the leaders of France and Canada in calling for a halt to Israel’s military offensive ...

DOUGIE IMRIE will hold talks with Partick Thistle chiefs today about becoming their new manager. The Firhill side are on the hunt for a new head coach - and they think Imrie has what it takes to lead ...

The music agency Sound Talent Group said that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private ...