Paralympian Gaz Choudhry on how acting and sport take him into a med...

The athlete talks about his new acting career and making his debut in Apple TV’s climate change drama, Extrapolations. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices in welcome relief amid crisis

The government said different categories of petrol and diesel would be sold at prices from 8% to 26% lower.

Scottish economy will not return to growth until 2024, experts warn

But the EY Item Club Scotland forecast said interest rates could be cut later this year, providing a boost.

Jury starts deliberations in trial of man accused of Olivia Pratt-Ko...

Thomas Cashman denies all the charges.

What Paul O’Grady meant for LGBTQ+ representation

As the country mourns national treasure and drag icon Paul O’Grady, Imy Brighty-Potts asks LGBTQ+ people what he meant to the community.

Man jailed for murder of Rikki Neave granted leave to appeal against...

James Watson was 13 years old when Rikki died in Peterborough in 1994.

Funding boost for synagogues and schools to protect against antisemi...

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she wants to ensure ‘vile criminals’ feel ‘full force of the law’ for such incidents.

Pupils should do some coursework ‘in front of teachers’ amid AI chea...

The Joint Council for Qualifications has published guidance for teachers on ‘protecting the integrity’ of qualifications in the context of AI use.

Katie Allan’s family still experiencing trauma after death in custod...

The 21-year-old took her own life at Polmont young offenders institution in 2018.

Department redaction ‘error’ in Defence Forces sexual assault allega...

The Department of Defence said there was a “technical error” in the redaction method used in publishing the document.

Mourners gather for funeral of ‘remarkable’ Betty Boothroyd

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the first female speaker of the Commons was “one of the greatest” to have held the role.

Man jailed for throwing bottle at Celtic physio during Old Firm game

The Rangers fan was also handed a five-year football banning order.

Sunak’s wife holds shares in childcare agency buoyed by Budget

Akshata Murthy is listed as a shareholder in Koru Kids, which welcomed the double bonus for nannies who join private firms.

NHS could work ‘smarter’ to help plug workforce shortages, leader sa...

The NHS workforce plan is currently being considered by ministers.

Russia launches drills of its nuclear missile forces

Russia’s defence ministry released a video showing trucks carrying the missiles driving out from a base to go on patrol.

Care home resident, 88, surprised with switchboard she worked on 72...

The team at Care UK made June Taylor a replica of the switchboard she worked on during her career as a telephonist.

Pc charged with assault of girl, 16, in back of police car

The charges follow an inquiry by the Independent Office for Police Conduct into the Nottinghamshire Police officer.

Harry not at High Court for third day of hearing in privacy claim

Proceedings in the High Court resumed on Wednesday without the Duke of Sussex.

Yousaf sworn in as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of appointing his...

But his close leadership rival Kate Forbes has ruled out being part of his top team.

Swiss pensioners take government to European court over climate

Members of the Senior Women for Climate Protection appeared before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for a rare public hearing.