Donald Trump has said Iran’s new head is ‘much less radicalised and far more intelligent than his predecessors’.

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK could weather the economic storm caused by the Iran conflict as Donald Trump claimed Tehran has asked for a ceasefire. The Prime Minister acknowledged the Middle East ...

Two migrants have died crossing the English Channel from France, hours after the Home Secretary failed to agree a new beach patrol deal aimed at reducing the number of departures. Six other migrants ...

A union has warned of a “year of disruption” at the University of Edinburgh, after lecturers backed further industrial action in a long-running dispute over job cuts. Members of the University and ...

Millions could face surprise tax bills as pensions rise and allowances stay frozen. Check the four key tax breaks before April 5.

Thousands of additional US troops are heading to the Middle East, and there is much speculation about the purpose of their deployment.

The SNP has sacked its group leader on North Lanarkshire Council as a candidate over her handling of allegations made against Jordan Linden. Tracy Carragher was on the SNP regional list for Central ...

A yellow weather warning for very strong winds has been issued for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north Wales and northern England.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The BBC knew about a police investigation into DJ Scott Mills in 2017, the corporation admitted, but said it “acted decisively” after receiving “new information” in the weeks prior to his sacking.

The Taoiseach and Tanaiste reacted to the US president’s suggestion the war could continue for two or three weeks.