Bosses of the UK’s biggest supermarkets are urging the Chancellor to exempt shops from a new business rates surtax, warning that shoppers will bear the brunt of higher costs.. Read More...

The Conservatives have promised to stop 35,000 crimes by deploying more police to violent “hot spots” if they return to power.. Read More...

The number of NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered by private hospitals and clinics has increased by almost 500,000 this year to 6.15 million.. Read More...

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Westminster has had its chance to improve the lives of Scots and has failed, the First Minister has said as thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Edinburgh.. Read More...

The Strictly Come Dancing professionals are to embody the different eras of Britney Spears’ music career as part of the show’s icons week.. Read More...

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Sheffield Wednesday have filed a notice to appoint an administrator, court records show.. Read More...