John Swinney said the 2011 election, where the SNP won a majority, leading to the 2014 independence referendum, had set a ‘precedent’.

The Sweden striker, who has been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, was not involved in Newcastle’s Premier League opener on Saturday.

Rory McIlroy says he is comfortable with the format change at this year’s Tour Championship, which gives each one of the 30-strong field a unique chance to lift the FedEx Cup.

Caldentey, Alessia Russo, Emily Fox and Kim Little are selected, as are Manchester City pair Yui Hasegawa and Mary Fowler and the Manchester United trio of Phallon Tullis-Joyce, Maya Le Tissier and ...

The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.

The former England boss and Emma Hayes were named as the recipients of the 2025 Professional Footballers’ Association merit award.

Bryce scored 61 from 45 deliveries while captain Beth Mooney landed four boundaries and one six in her 47 runs.

First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.

Warrants without bail were issued for Sarah Jordan, 35, of no fixed abode, and Amber Clarke, 24, of Nine Elms, south-west London.

More than 8,000 people have asked Ofgem to block Tesla from supplying British households with electricity over owner Elon Musk’s “clear political agenda”. The company applied for a licence from the ...

Tottenham are yet to reach an agreement with Crystal Palace over the signing of Eberechi Eze but talks are ongoing as a conclusion nears, the PA news agency understands. Spurs entered negotiations ...

Concerns have been raised about the Government’s plan to boost resources at councils with lower council tax receipts.