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Editor of Times and Sunday Times in Scotland is charged over ‘indecent communications’

David McCann, 43, was arrested after police searched his flat in Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

From pylons to plug sockets: what makes up the UK’s electricity grid?

For nearly a century, a system of turbines, substations, wires and more has powered everything from your kettle to entire cities. We take a look at 11 of its most essential elements …

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

No evidence Scottish child payment really encourages worklessness, study finds

The research found deprivation and food insecurity would be up to 9% higher without the benefit unique to Scotland.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

How to still buy World Cup tickets and the eye-watering costs facing England and Scotland fans

The next phase of ticket sales opens on Thursday with a ballot process following the confirmation of the World Cup draw and match schedule

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount

Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UK

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Women’s life expectancy returns to pre-pandemic levels – but men’s yet to recover

The pandemic saw a jump in the number of deaths in the UK – which in turn caused a fall in life expectancy estimates

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

UK life expectancy for females returns to pre-pandemic levels

It is too early to know whether the latest figures represent the start of a new upwards trend.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

ITV to show opening game of 2026 World Cup as UK TV schedule confirmed

ITV and BBC again share broadcasting duties in the United Kingdom for the 2026 tournament

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

Dozens of River Island stores set to close within weeks - full list revealed

The UK high street giant will close 33 stores before the end of January

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025