England captain Ben Stokes has defended the decision to hand rookie batter Jacob Bethell a Test debut in the pivotal number three slot against New Zealand, telling fans: “we do know what we’re doing”.

The UK is prepared for “all eventualities” if Donald Trump slaps import tariffs on goods from Britain, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said. The US president-elect has already announced plans to hit ...

ONE in five Police Scotland officers say they have personally experienced harassment, bullying or discrimination from colleagues in the last 12 months, a new survey has found, with still more ...

Connor Barron asserts that the Rangers players are completely supportive of manager Philippe Clement as they work to improve their performance and bring joy to the Ibrox fan base.

The Government has set out plans to expand support for people who are out of work due to ill health in a bid to get more into employment. Data shows that the top reasons for ill health-related ...

THE rector of the University of Glasgow has warned the institution that it is “complicit in the crimes of this century” after management ...

London’s historic Smithfield meat market is set to close for good after more than 800 years of trading. The City of London Corporation said its council voted to stop operating Smithfield and ...

A lawyer acting for campaign group For Women Scotland called on the court to uphold an appeal over the legal status of trans women.

AN AMERICAN robotics firm has opened a new research and development hub in Edinburgh. Launchpad Build will employ a team of 24 and is looking to drive the development of its proprietary robotics ...

The leader of the Welsh Government announced new financial support for those whose homes were flooded over the weekend.

Southgate ended an eight-year stint as the national team boss in the wake of the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. He previously said he would not return to management this season but has now spoken ...

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie is acutely aware of the growing plaudits the club have received this season and the critical question of whether they can maintain their momentum by featuring in the ...