The January-March expansion was the slowest in almost three years and was down from 2.4 in the last three months of 2024.

Andrew Johnston, 30, competed as a singer on the television programme in 2008 and is now on trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko is currently in Washington for the final co-ordination of the agreement’s technical details, sources said.

Kieran Hall, 43, was crossing the road on an e-scooter when he was hit by a car in Nottingham and died in hospital five weeks later.

Signatories of the film and TV letter include The Brutalist actor Joe Alwyn, Babygirl star Harris Dickinson, The Last Of Us actor Bella Ramsey, Happy Valley star James Norton, and Bridgerton’s Nicola ...

A swish new Largs restaurant has declared its roof terrace open - and it is the first time it has seen summer use for six years.

A widow walking 5,000 miles around the British coastline in memory of her late wife said she is “enjoying living in the moment” as she passed the halfway mark of her challenge.

LARGS OIR members have received advice on personal security and safety. Steven Bodys from North Ayrshire’s Trading Standards, PC Guy Jenner, and Gerry Mongiadini from the Scottish Fire and Rescue ...

The Prime Minister said Labour is delivering justice after Kemi Badenoch accused the party of a cover-up and delays in grooming gang inquiries.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said billions of pounds are being spent on housing ‘undocumented males’ in hotels and rented accommodation.

Martyn Blake, 41, was cleared of murder in October but will have to face misconduct proceedings over the shooting.

Gerry Adams has said he “liked but did not have many dealings” with a British spy who was in the IRA, a Dublin court heard. The former Sinn Fein president said he operated at a different level in the ...