The Scottish First Minister John Swinney hit out at the UK Government ‘damaging’ decision to means-test the benefit.

A former British soldier accused of escaping from prison made contact with Iranian security forces before contacting MI6 to say he wanted to work as a “double agent”, his trial has heard. Daniel ...

Overall, MI5 and the police have disrupted 43 late-stage attack plots since March 2017, saving “numerous lives”, he said, adding: “Some of those plotters were trying to get hold of firearms and ...

Around 5.8 million social media users have viewed Bridget Phillipson’s post about VAT on independent school fees.

Tim Wafer was giving evidence to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.

The Government defeated a Commons motion as the Tories said removal of VAT exemption and business rates relief for private schools ...

Alexander and Diana Darwall are challenging an earlier ruling which said that members of the public have the right to wild camp in the national park.

Four children were hurt when a double-decker bus crashed and ended up on its side in a rural road in Co Down on Monday.

Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team executed a Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act warrant in Weston Town Centre yesterday. 90 cannabis ...

Pakistani police have charged the country’s imprisoned former prime minister, Imran Khan, with attempted murder, over the death of a policeman during violent protests last weekend by his supporters, ...

The former home secretary saw his support from fellow Tory MPs increase on the back of a strong performance at the party conference last week.