UK

Nigel Farage ‘thrilled’ to save ‘over £1 a week’ on beer after Budget

The Reform UK leader said Rachel Reeves had become ‘fund manager of the nation’ after Wednesday’s Budget.

Women dominate fiction shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards

The winners will be announced on November 28.

SNP accused of halting growth by blocking nuclear power stations

Former Scotland secretary David Mundell claims First Minister John Swinney’s stance on nuclear power was ‘depriving’ his constituency of jobs.

Historical benchmarks and milestones in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget

Government investment is forecast to reach the highest sustained level since the 1970s.

Lee Child and Ozzy Osbourne among those standing against Israel writer boycotts

They signed a letter from Creative Community For Peace (CCFP) in ‘support of freedom of expression and against discriminatory boycotts’.

Bones from wreck of Mary Rose suggest handedness might affect collarbones

The vessel, which was part of the Tudor navy and Henry VIII’s flagship, sank on July 19 1545.

Budget watchdog finds £9.5bn shortfall in previous government’s spending plans

Rachel Reeves’ Budget on Wednesday afternoon sought to address a ‘black hole’ in finances.

Reeves uses first Budget to hike taxes, increase borrowing and boost spending

Chancellor Rachel Reeves used Labour’s first budget since 2010 to put extra money into public services but sent taxes to a post-war high.

Charities condemn ‘negative’ language as Reeves vows welfare fraud crackdown

The Government also said it would set out reforms to health and disability benefits in the early part of next year.

Drink driver who crashed into Chequers gate is jailed

CCTV footage shows the white car smashing through it at speed, crumpling the bonnet.