The figures for work-related visas have nearly halved over this period, falling 48% from 545,855 to 286,071. There were ...

Unionist politicians have asked for investigations into the legal planning status of hotels in the region housing asylum ...

An Aberdeen holidaymaker who assaulted his wife as they walked back to their accommodation after a social evening has had his sentence deferred.

The high court confirmed on Thursday that Speciality Steel – previously part of Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Steel business – would face a compulsory liquidation. The operation, which has plants in ...

Professor Mathew Sadlier also told a Festival of Politics event that ‘societal change’ is needed around children’s use of smartphones.

THE Highland League have issued a warning to fans after saying there have been a number of incidents where pyrotechnics have been ignited and thrown on pitches. Register for free to read more of the ...

Ms Abbott, who was shadow home secretary under Mr Corbyn, said she thought the first-past-the-post system would work against the new party.

ITV’s director of drama has said the channel will continue to make shows such as Mr Bates Vs The Post Office despite pressure broadcasters are facing over squeezed commissioning budgets and increased ...

Zoo chiefs have welcomed the expansion of firework control zones in Edinburgh after the death of a baby red panda and its mother was linked to loud bangs around Bonfire Night last year. The ban will ...

The party’s annual accounts also show it may never pay former chief executive Peter Murrell back for his outstanding £60,000 loan.

Among those nervously waking early on GCSE results day was Northern Ireland’s Education Minister Paul Givan. The DUP minister said his early nerves were replaced by excitement after one of his ...

Financial information website Moneyfacts said the average five-year fixed homeowner mortgage rate on Thursday was 4.99%.