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Heart disease is a leading cause of death among women in the UK

UK women less likely to seek help for chest pain and heart issues

Megan Thee Stallion was indicated in the study to have used derogatory terms as a means of empowerment, but critics argue it reinforces misogyny in music.

Study shows an alarming rise in derogatory lyrics towards women

Susie Dent's new word 'Eufloria' captures the joy of receiving flowers

Credit card customers spent £430.5 million on getaways between December 2024 to February 2025

Holidaymakers use winter months to plan and book holidays, study shows

The 10 traditional Scottish dishes most at risk of extinction

MANUP? has announced the extension of its support for groundbreaking research into male suicide

Ad Feature Suicide is the lead killer of UK men under 50 - research reveals why

Many seek advice before purchasing even the smallest of items

Seven in 10 people don’t buy ANYTHING without reading a review first

Businesses are facing an increasing number of excuses from clients who fail to pay on time

Ad Feature The most common excuses for unpaid invoices, according to research

A double-decker bus has been given an upgrade

Iconic London double decker bus has been given a 'first class lounge'

These universities, found across the UK, have some of the highest rates of satisfied students - especially when it came to teaching

The UK universities where students are happiest with their education

A man who twice failed to provide a PIN code for his mobile phone after being stopped at Belfast International Airport has been given a suspended prison term. Picture: pixabay (generic image).

The £3 SIM deal that can save you money when you go abroad

73 per cent don’t know how much their employer currently spends on their monthly bills

A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

Barclays is one of the supporters of the new forum

Edinburgh law firm announces forum to drive innovation

Scotland's best primary schools have been ranked in the latest league table produced for The Sunday Times

The 10 best primary schools in Scotland, based on 2025 league table

Across all age groups, trustworthiness remains the top priority

Ad Feature Half of Brits say trustworthiness is key in how they consume media

55 per cent would be happy to go in five days a week

Over half of the UK’s office workers would like go in five days a week

30 per cent haven't written one

Almost half of Brits 'haven't got around' to making a will

Our final leaderboards in the Race to the Oscars 2025 has been completed - so, who topped the league table during Awards Season 2025?

Race to the Oscars: final league table ahead of this week’s ceremony

Encouraging women to invest

Overcoming the confidence barrier to help women invest

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

Fintech and financial inclusion event

How fintech can help tackle financial exclusion in Scotland

Ad Feature From Scotland to the world: Mastering global roaming

David Slater, CEO of Retirement Line, says that high annuity rates are prompting more people to think carefully about their pension income options.

Retirement income boosted by high annuity rates

Online safety is a 21st century priority - but do you REALLY need to spend money on a VPN service?

Best VPNs for beginners: for privacy, security and streaming

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth pauses school ‘sex survey’

Cancer charities and good causes across the UK rely on public donations to fund their important work and research.

online platform lets shoppers raise free donations this World Cancer Day

Has our Race to the Oscars league table changed after the announcement of this year's Academy Award nominees?

Explainer Race to the Oscars Who tops our tables at the start of February 2025?

Explainer Everything that's been going on with DeepSeek, explained

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Expedia's 2025 Air Hacks Report busts common travel misconceptions

Most common travel myths DEBUNKED in new report

Three locations in Scotland have performed particularly poorly on overall household financial resilience

The 3 worst performing places in Scotland for financial resilience

Scotland can position itself as a leader in green AI infrastructure thanks to its growing renewable energy sector

Now it's AI that’s ‘eating the world’ - and Scotland can take lead

Follow the road to the Oscars with us, as we start our league tables before the 97th Academy Awards takes place.

Road to the Oscars 2025: Who’s leading the race for an Academy Award?

Choosing a name for a new puppy is a big decision.

Top Dog Names 2025: The 10 most popular names for adorable puppies

Over three-quarters of holidaymakers do some sort of fitness activities on holiday

Fitness travel is predicted to be the key holiday trend of 2025

Smart data will go mainstream in 2025, says Linda King (Picture: stock.adobe.com

The importance of smart data is only set to grow

Scots residents can help by writing to their MP - Animal News Agency

Stars including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench need help of Scots residents t...

A popular post on social media claimed that the UK buys most of its oil from Norway and that the UK has access to the same oil fields as Norway.

Buying 'our own oil'? The truth about UK imports and North Sea fields

Pupils sitting an exam. Image: John Devlin

'Very worrying' research finds just 40% of S4 pupils pass maths

Workers on Avanti West Coast are to stage a series of strikes after rejecting a deal aimed at resolving a dispute over rest day working.

The train operators with the highest cancellations as reliability hit

Manchester United have won more Premier League Boxing Day games than any other club

The footie teams with the best and worst Boxing Day track record

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit
Follow our league table to find out at the end of the “season” the most lucrative UK festival headliner 🎶

AI and Net Zero are predicted to transform the fortune's of Scotland's three largest cities

How AI and Net Zero will transform three Scottish cities by 2050

Is it Rage Against The Machine, Ed Sheeran, Leona Lewis or Shayne Ward who has had the most successful UK Christmas number 1 of all time?

What is the most successful UK Christmas Number 1 song of all time?

Land sold for forestry in Scotland drops by more than 50 per cent

Land sold for forestry in Scotland plummets by more than 50 per cent

3 Lessons from Scotland's November Economic Data from RBS Chief Economist Seb Burnside

Three lessons from an economist about Scotland in November

Carol singers take over Uk train station to spread important message

Accidents on UK trains involving alcohol nearly double during holidays

Cosying up for a festive film, indulging in seasonal treats and opening the present you were hoping to receive were the top heart warming happenings

Top 30 Moments that 'Make Christmas'

Domino's launches limited edition Dominos Garlic & Herb Stuffing with Ella Vaday and her famous Nigella impersonation

Drag Star does Nigella impression for Domino's Christmas stuffing

Grab a Samsung Galaxy S24 for the lowest price we've ever seen this Black Friday season

Cheapest Samsung Galaxy S24: Black Friday deals from £21 per month

IHT concern for farmers

Ad Feature Budget blows final straw for some farmers

Nicky Deasy (investment director), Ross McDermid (Biotangents), Fiona Marshall (Biotangents), and Jill Arnold (Eos). Picture by Stewart Attwood

Scottish firm’s testing tech set to ‘revolutionise dairy farming industry’

Social media apps displayed on a mobile phone screen. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Save hundreds on your phone contract with £3 Black Friday trick

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Last year's Spotify Wrapped included "Me in 2023" which assigned you a listening type based on your music habits.

Explainer When does Spotify Wrapped come out? Your guide to Wrapped 2024

Respondents expect on average to get into £343 worth of debt this Christmas

Parents may be forced to sell their kids' stuff to cope this Christmas

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries