The Prince of Wales met Cleese as part of his work as royal patron of the Tusk Trust wildlife charity working in Africa.

Scottish fashion designer Pam Hogg has died, her family has announced. The designer, known for her bold and eccentric style, ...

The former defence secretary criticised the ‘chaos’ he said surrounded Rachel Reeves’s Budget after receiving his knighthood ...

The Office for Budget Responsibility also pointed to a worsening short-term picture for inflation and unemployment.

When Rachel Reeves delivered her spring financial statement in March 2025, the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast the ...

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in ...

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in ...

Salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance ...

MSP Liam McArthur spoke out as the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill completed its second stage at ...

A positive test for the bacteria that causes Legionnaire’s Disease has forced the closure of a university building in ...

Mr Swinney became the first head of government to meet Irish President Catherine Connolly, after which he pledged to ...

Millions of pounds will flow out of the Highland economy to UK government coffers after as the budget maintains National ...