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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Ms Siddiq is accused of using her familial connection to deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to obtain state-owned land in ...

Abedi, 28, is also charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon after the incident at HMP Frankland ...

The 32-year-old Syrian has been charged with sexual assault, two counts of common assault and four of assault by beating.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is set to appoint 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 ...

Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs whose players and managers were spotted on taxis across the capital Harare.

Ricky Jones has denied encouraging violent disorder after he told a crowd at an anti-racist rally that fascists should have their throats cut.