4+ hour, 9+ min ago   (248+ words) Donald Trump has said he will save his opinion on Scottish independence for “another day”, shortly after doubling down on his comments on Irish unity. On Saturday, the US President responded to a question from the Press Association by saying…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago   (463+ words) A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. Timothy Miller, of Southampton, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on…...

11+ hour, 4+ min ago   (274+ words) Former chancellor George Osborne said Britain’s economy has “fallen off a cliff” since Brexit and that rejoining the European Union’s customs union would be the fastest route to recovery. Mr Osborne, who resigned as chancellor after being part of David…...

8+ hour, 21+ min ago   (161+ words) A WELL-known Gourock business has announced it will close its doors after seven years. McGilps Popup Shop, at 5 Kempock Street, has confirmed it will close at the end of 2026. The business has provided week-long pop-up spaces for traders, artists, food…...

22+ hour, 49+ min ago   (160+ words) Police have said the death of a man who was found injured in West Lothian may have involved a firearm. Detectives are investigating the death of the 35-year-old, who was found injured at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, shortly…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (991+ words) Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has been accused of “trivialising” rape after comparing other airlines to rapists. Mr O’Leary made the remarks ahead of his airline’s annual general meeting in Dublin on Thursday. He said it is “absolutely” appropriate to compare…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (359+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to impose tourist taxes will be “hugely damaging” and hit British holidaymakers hard, hotel and tourism firms have warned. Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin’s are among major businesses to criticise the plans…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (601+ words) The owner of Primark has announced plans to launch home delivery in Great Britain in a bid to bolster the retailer’s online offering. Associated British Foods (ABF), which also runs large food, sugar and agriculture operations, said it had bought…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (286+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to introduce a tourist tax will be set out on Thursday. The levy will be set by local leaders and charged as a percentage of the cost of accommodation to overnight visitors, rather…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (253+ words) The John Lewis Partnership has seen half-year losses more than double amid tougher trading and said it remained cautious over the final six months. The employee-owned group, which owns the department store chain and Waitrose supermarkets, reported losses before tax…...