Swinney must end SNP 'gesture politics', says Baillie
Scottish Labour acting leader Jackie Baillie urges John Swinney to abandon 'gesture politics' and address NHS waits, homelessness and child poverty in the new parliamentary term.
Category : Politics
Arsenal: Alvarez decision and Jesus Barcelona move latest
Julian Alvarez returned to Atletico Madrid training amid Arsenal interest, while Gabriel Jesus is close to a dream Barcelona move after an £8.57m offer was agreed.
Russia Plans Massive Strikes on Ukraine Power Plants
Russia is preparing massive strikes on Ukraine's power plants days after its deadliest attack of the year, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
Swinney vows 'radical change' to Scotland's public services
John Swinney pledges 'significant' reform of Scotland's public services over the next five years, with details to be set out in his Programme for Government statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.
UK Bank Holidays 2026-2027: Remaining Dates and Schedule
England, Wales and Northern Ireland have just two bank holidays left in 2026, including a rescheduled Boxing Day, while Scotland's next is St Andrew's Day on November 30.
Priti Patel returns to back benches for international role
Senior Conservative Dame Priti Patel is leaving her post as shadow foreign secretary, returning to the back benches to take on an international role for the party.
Rayner faces legal threats from seven councils over scrapping plans
Angela Rayner faces legal challenges from at least seven councils over plans to scrap county and district councils and create unitary authorities, which critics call gerrymandering.
Harry 'expects apology' but William won't give one, expert says
Prince Harry still expects an apology from the Royal Family, but royal expert Robert Hardman says he does not believe Prince William will offer one.
US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island Amid Tensions
US forces struck Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, amid heightened regional tensions.
NT election: Labor faces wipeout as CLP heads for landslide win
The NT election is set to deliver a landslide victory to the Country Liberal Party, with Labor facing a potential wipeout, according to early counting and polling.
Burnham must be bold to keep popularity growing, says Maguire
Andy Burnham's popularity will survive and grow only if the Prime Minister is bold, as Parliament reconvenes for a fortnight after the summer recess, testing his promise of 'the biggest change in 40 years'.
Corrections: Karadzic image, Whitstable location
Corrections: A photo of Radovan Karadžić was mislabelled as Slobodan Milošević, and Whitstable was wrongly placed on the UK's south coast.
Carrick: Man Utd open to more signings before deadline
Michael Carrick says Manchester United could still add players before Tuesday's 11pm deadline, despite spending £155m on four signings this summer.
Cleverly Accuses Burnham of 'War on London' in Mayoral Bid
Sir James Cleverly has accused Andy Burnham of waging a 'war on London' as he launches his campaign for the City Hall mayoralty, promising to fight the capital's corner.
Burnham 'crass, disrespectful and an embarrassment to Britain'
Andy Burnham's Kyiv T-shirt attire was crass and disrespectful, making him an embarrassment to Britain, says Carole Malone in her opinion column.
WRU right on change but process has been mishandled
Welsh rugby needs to reduce its professional footprint, but the WRU has mishandled the process, failing to explain key decisions or provide supporting evidence for its proposed three-team model.
Milo Yiannopoulos Struggles to Fit UK Right-Wing Scene
Milo Yiannopoulos, the controversial right-wing commentator, is reportedly finding it difficult to integrate into the UK's right-wing political scene, according to The Guardian.
Cleverly: Burnham 'waging war with London' in mayoral bid
Sir James Cleverly has confirmed he will stand for London Mayor, accusing Andy Burnham of an 'anti-London agenda' and warning the UK cannot succeed unless the capital does.
UK Bank Holidays 2026-2027: Substitute Dates Confirmed
The UK's next bank holiday is Christmas Day, with Boxing Day moving to Monday, December 28 in 2026. Full 2027 dates include substitute days for the festive season.
Cleverly pitches 'classically Conservative' London mayoral campaign
James Cleverly has launched his London mayoral campaign, positioning himself as a 'classically Conservative' candidate focused on policing, housing, and the economy.
Guardian View on AfD Rise: Bolder Response Needed
The Guardian argues Germany's mainstream parties must craft a bolder, more effective response to the AfD's rise, addressing underlying grievances rather than merely condemning the far-right party.
Peterborough Fights Back Against 'Worst City' Reputation
Residents and leaders in Peterborough, the UK's fifth-fastest-growing city, push back against repeated 'worst place to live' rankings, citing investment and civic pride.
Reform UK chance to reset at conference after rocky months
Reform UK can reset at its Birmingham conference after a rocky summer marked by scrutiny of Nigel Farage's donations and the Clacton by-election.
Tice: Farage will be PM next year as economy forces election
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice says a general election is coming next year and Nigel Farage could enter Number 10, as the poor state of the economy makes a vote inevitable.
Canada erects 'Lake Ontario' sign in Trump renaming spat
Canada erected a giant 'Lake Ontario. Now and Always' sign after Trump's order renaming the lake 'Lake America' and his video of kicking over the sign, escalating the trade dispute.
Frydenberg memoir: Obama, JFK, and political lessons
Josh Frydenberg's political memoir draws on Obama and JFK anecdotes, revealing leadership insights from his time as Australian treasurer.
Venezuela's Rodríguez defends Trump oil deal as 'endless'
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez defends the controversial oil deal with Trump, insisting the country retains ownership of its reserves, despite outrage at home.
Scottish Labour contenders back North Sea drilling
Both Scottish Labour leadership candidates back new North Sea drilling, urging the UK Government to approve the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields as soon as possible.
Badenoch seeks civil service talks over ECHR exit plans
Kemi Badenoch has written to the Cabinet Secretary demanding pre-election talks with the civil service to prepare for leaving the ECHR, amid rumours of an early general election.
Passport rule change strands British family in Italy for 12 days
A UK family were stranded in Italy for 12 days after a Home Office 'lack of communication' over new passport rules for dual nationals, forcing a mother to return alone for emergency documents.
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