US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely ...

Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister ...

Firefighting resources were stretched thin in many affected countries as crews battled multiple outbreaks following weeks of ...

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

Officers received a report at 9.43pm on Tuesday that a man had been seriously injured after a shot was fired from a vehicle.

It is Donald Trump’s mission to “bring peace to Europe once again”, his vice president has said. JD Vance also described the UK and US’ relationship as “a beautiful alliance”, during a speech at RAF ...

The Princess of Wales has encouraged people to “cherish the bonds of love and friendship” over summer in a message celebrating the warmest season. Kate made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s ...

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...