PA Media/Nick MailerThe inquiries are chaired by (clockwise, from top left) Lord Bracadale, Lord Brailsford, Lady Smith and Lord BrodieNearly £200m of public money has been spent on the ...

Getty ImagesThe rising cost of public services and benefits has driven government borrowing to higher levels than expected in July, official figures show.Borrowing, the difference between spending and tax ...

PA MediaThe deficit is closely linked to North Sea oil and gas revenues Scotland's public spending deficit increased by £3.6bn to £22.7bn last year as oil and gas revenues ...

The Australian city of Melbourne has banned rental electronic scooters with officials saying they posed unacceptable safety risks.The U-turn by the city’s council comes after it first welcomed the ...

ReutersChancellor Rachel Reeves says she wants pension schemes to 'fire up the economy'Chancellor Rachel Reeves wants to “fire up the UK’s economy” by creating a “Canadian-style” pensions model for ...

Getty ImagesDevon and Cornwall Police has issued an appeal for witnesses following the protestsSix people were arrested and several police officers were injured during violent protests in Plymouth city ...

BBCConsumers are being exposed to an increased risk of food poisoning because of delays in food hygiene inspections, a BBC investigation has found.Analysis shows one in five restaurants and ...

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the assassination attempt against former US President Donald Trump unfolded.Videos from before the attack show how onlookers tried ...

Scotland's finance secretary says tight budgets and inflation-driven pay deals mean savings will have to be found. Source link

Climate change concerns have prompted a change of strategy for 295 firms. Source link

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