School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms and heat alerts extended as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering northern ...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors highlighted a ‘firmly negative trend’ in landlords making their property available for rent.

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

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 ...

It is Donald Trump’s mission to “bring peace to Europe once again”, his vice president has said. JD Vance also described the UK and US’ relationship as “a beautiful alliance”, during a speech at RAF ...

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.

THERE was a four hour road closure on the M5 in Worcestershire after animal organs spilled on the motorway. Two out of three lanes were closed to traffic heading northbound between junction 4 for ...

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.

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 ...

Officers received a report at 9.43pm on Tuesday that a man had been seriously injured after a shot was fired from a vehicle.