US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

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 ...

Firefighting resources were stretched thin in many affected countries as crews battled multiple outbreaks following weeks of ...

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 ...

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

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 ...

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 ...

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.