National Records of Scotland has recommended that Scotland’s next census should take place in 2031 at the same time as the rest of the UK. As part of the plans it has launched a consultation on topics ...

Baroness Louise Casey told the BBC she was ‘disappointed’ by the Opposition’s response to her review of the grooming gangs scandal.

Some 31 people have been arrested by police investigating recent disorder in Northern Ireland. Of those arrested, 23 people – including a 13-year-old girl and her mother – have been charged in ...

Concern has been expressed that Stormont MLAs are delivering pre-scripted text in the Assembly for a clip on social media. Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said he was also concerned that Points of Order ...

Aryna Sabalenka has branded her comments about Coco Gauff after the French Open final “completely unprofessional” and revealed she wrote to the American to apologise. Gauff edged a close three-set ...

National Highways has responded to claims that smart motorways are more dangerous than other motorways. In 2024, the number of incidents recorded on smart motorways was 141,149 compared to 110,299 on ...

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

The former England captain has returned to Saracens on a two-year deal after an injury-disrupted campaign with Racing 92.

A long-awaited Stormont plan to target poverty has been criticised as “underwhelming”. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched an extended 14-week public consultation on the Executive’s ...

Hundreds of jobs are at risk at Poundland after the retailer announced plans to shut 68 shops and two of its UK warehouses following its takeover by investment firm Gordon Brothers. Last week, Pepco ...

Israel appears to be expanding its air campaign against Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear programme, as US President Donald Trump posted an ominous message ...

Ciara Parkes took legal action against News Group Newspapers in 2022 over alleged voicemail interception and misuse of private information.