Employer national insurance could rise in budget, minister suggests
The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its...
Professional Strictly Come Dancing performer Katya Jones defends celebrity partner Wynne Evans after ‘hand incident’ goes viral
A professional Strictly dancer has defended her dance partner after a viral video caused hundreds of people to suggest he...
Scottish independence is in stalemate and with Alex Salmond’s death it is looking for a new star
Alex Salmond was the undisputed figurehead of the independence movement for decades. He was the instantly recognisable, colourful, controversial, and complicated...
South Fork Wind offers a glimpse at what’s possible as offshore wind power projects struggle to gain traction
Pippa Stevens | CNBCGREENPORT, N.Y. – Roughly 35 miles off the east coast of Montauk, New York, 12 turbines gently...
Never-before-heard tapes from Jimi Hendrix to go on sale
Never-before-heard tapes from Jimi Hendrix will be sold at auction next month - 54 years after the rock star's death.The...
Alex Salmond: King pays tribute after ‘sudden’ death of former first minister – as details of last moments emerge
The King has said he is "greatly saddened" by the sudden death of Alex Salmond, Scotland's first SNP first minister.The...
The shock of Alex Salmond’s death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics
This shock of Alex Salmond's death is reverberating around every corner of UK politics.There was not a soul involved in...
Obituary: The political titan that was former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond
Alex Salmond has died at the age of 69.Love or loathe Mr Salmond - who was described as a "Marmite...
Budget 2024: What are Labour’s fiscal rules and could Rachel Reeves change them to raise more money?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her first budget at the end of October, providing the first chance for her to...
P&O Ferries owner’s £1bn investment in UK will go ahead despite transport secretary calling for boycott of shipping firm
A £1bn investment in Britain by port operator DP World will go ahead as planned, after a frantic effort by...
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days in office: The verdict is in, and it isn’t good
Sir Keir Starmer is marking his first 100 days in office. When his press spokesperson was asked ahead of the...
Labour is desperate for hope – the budget will be biggest test yet
Once again, the government's narrative on the economy is shifting. After a summer warning of tax rises and cuts to deal...
Meet the all-star cast of Rivals: The Jilly Cooper adaptation with naked tennis and ’80s makeovers galore
Ever since pictures of Rivals' all-star cast started circulating online, fans of Dame Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles series have been...
Why The Apprentice, a new film about Donald Trump’s early years, is an unwelcome surprise for his campaign
There are three rules for success in life: attack, attack, attack. Admit nothing, deny everything. And always claim victory.As a...
Sweet Bobby catfish victim Kirat Assi on taking her pain to the screen
The latest true crime documentary to hit our screens is described as "a fairytale romance gone horribly wrong". It labels...
Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies of a head injury in Ibiza aged 38
Scottish DJ and producer Jackmaster has died aged 38 after suffering a head injury, his family has said.The musician, whose...
Starmer to hail more than £50bn in investment at key summit
The government will on Monday welcome more than £50bn of investment in the British economy as Sir Keir Starmer tries...
Employer national insurance could rise in budget, minister suggests
The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its...
Designer Giorgio Armani, 90, reveals when he plans to retire
Giorgio Armani - the founder of the luxury Italian fashion house which takes his name - says he plans to...
‘We had conversation’ with P&O Ferries owner, says minister, after criticism ‘put £1bn investment under review’
The government had to "have a conversation" in order to secure the landmark DP World investment announcement that was reportedly...