News & Politics
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Australian state leader contacted by police after failing to pay for petrol
Victoria premier Ben Carroll says Monday was ‘a tough day for a lot of reasons’
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Trump is siding with Russia against Ukraine, US general tells Euronews
Former US Army lieutenant General Ben Hodges warns that Washington’s approach is weakening Ukraine’s defences, while former US ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker urges Europe to prepare for a future with less American support. #EuropeNews
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King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' on Strait of Hormuz
Oman’s role during the Middle East war is worthy of our ‘utmost respect’, Charles says
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Major rail disruption on East Coast line as emergency services deal with incident
Train services through the North East have been disrupted this morning (Wednesday, October 21) as emergency services deal with an incident
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Michael Jackson tribute show heads to Bradford’s St George’s Hall
A Michael Jackson tribute concert is set to take place in Bradford.
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Reset the Rates: The Herald's campaign for fairer business rates - all stories here
The Herald’s Reset the Rates campaign investigates Scotland’s business rates crisis and calls for six major reforms to protect businesses, jobs and high streets. Read all of our coverage here.
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Amanda Bland to remain on Holyrood's justice committee after quitting Reform
MSP Amanda Bland who quit Reform to sit as an independent is set to remain a member of Holyrood's justice committee, The Herald can reveal.
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Leith seeks big ideas for 900th birthday celebrations with £3,000 commissions
Leith is offering three £3,000 commissions for creative projects marking its 900th anniversary, with further funding possible if its UK Town of Culture 2028 bid succeeds.
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Will Germany's health reforms mean longer waits for doctor appointments?
Doctors in Germany are warning that people with public health insurance face longer waits for appointments with specialists next year due to reforms.
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DWP confirms Monday update for Winter Fuel Payment households
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the Winter Fuel Payment phone line is open
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County Durham school forced to close as 'not safe' after water pours through roof
Sedgefield Primary School in County Durham closes after heavy rain sent water through the roof and into its alarm system, creating a safety risk.
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Work 'paused' on major Darlington town centre redevelopment as site lies dormant
Work to transform part of Skinnergate in Darlington has been paused, with new pictures showing little activity at the redevelopment site.
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Troubled waters: life during wartime for Iranians on the strait of Hormuz
Despite US-Israeli airstrikes and Tehran’s attacks on shipping, the waterway still has to provide a lifeline for those that live and work there
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Government approves drilling in Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea
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County Durham afternoon tea with stunning views hailed as one of the best around
Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, cakes and scones at The View in Consett, where afternoon tea comes served with sweeping County Durham views.
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Harrogate buses are displaying commemorative poppies as Transdev renews its Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026
Harrogate buses are displaying commemorative poppies as Transdev renews its Poppy Appeal campaign for 2026, with free travel being offered to current and
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Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remain
Jackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.
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Taxpayers are funding private school tuition. It's helping classical Christian schools expand
Conservatives are banding together to grow classical Christian schools by leveraging new taxpayer-funded scholarships
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Chancellor faces Budget demands to help Scots households with energy bills
Chancellor John Healey is being urged to provide support to Scottish households to help with soaring energy and heating oil costs when he unveils his Budget in the House of Commons next week.
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Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican
Dr Sara Parvis has been appointed to serve on the Holy See's International Theological Commission during its new five-year term.
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Scots councillor warns freedom of speech suspension risks local democracy
Argyll and Bute councillor Alastair Redman says his two-month suspension risks creating a climate of fear and undermining local democracy.
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Hospital celebrates 25 years in Darlington with gold standard for patient safety
HEALTH professionals at a Northeast hospital are celebrating a gold award for setting the highest safety standards in infection prevention and control.
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Asian shares are mixed, with Kospi up 3% after US stocks rally on strong earnings
Asian shares are mixed with Japan and South Korea tech stocks advancing following a broad rally on Wall Street
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Durham entrepreneur opens community-focused Pilates studio with start up loan
Durham entrepreneur Kayleigh Oborka-Letman launches NDA Pilates studio after securing a £17,500 British Business Bank Start Up Loan for inclusive wellness.
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Champions League: Cesc Fabregas and Como prepare for historic Man Utd tie
Serie A success story Como have gone from Serie A to the Champions League - now they are ready for a historic night against Manchester United.
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Darlington taekwondo academy places top 10 and wins 11 medals at World Championships
A Darlington taekwondo academy has proved it can compete with the world's best after returning from an international championship with 11 medals and a top-ten team finish.
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North East pub to transform into ‘stadium-style’ sports bar in £280,000 refurb
The Poverina Inn in Middlesbrough is undergoing a major transformation into a 'stadium-style' sports bar thanks to a £280k investment by Marston's.
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Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges
The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
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'Sword of Damocles' hanging over Scots tourism business after 620 per cent rates hike
Cairngorm Lodges owner fears a 620 per cent rates increase could threaten the future of his award-winning off-grid tourism business in Royal Deeside.
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Yorkshire bank staff take on 17km challenge to support national food charity
A 17km walk from staff at the Yorkshire Building Society has raised more than £700 for a national food charity.
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‘Stop for a second and reflect’: Grandmother shares MND story
A GRANDMOTHER is sharing her story as part of a powerful national campaign for MND
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AI is already inside your organisation – do you know what it’s doing with your data?
THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS
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Marco Rubio’s unusual India stop puts billionaire’s vast oil empire in the spotlight
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Jamnagar, India, home to one of the world's largest oil-refining complexes
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More Russians are settling in the EU with each year of war in Ukraine
Eurostat data show 876,600 Russian nationals held valid EU residence permits at the end of 2025, with Germany, Spain and Estonia hosting the largest communities.
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Herald Business LIVE: Today's top stories - October 21
Welcome to The Herald's Business live blog, where we’ll be bringing you the latest developments from across Scotland’s business industry.
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Author Helen Fielding launches award to find the next Bridget Jones's Diary
The Bridget Jones Prize will go to the author of the funniest 1,000-word diary-style piece of writing.
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Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Her alleged attacker, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces multiple charges and appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday.
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'What do we get for it? Very little': Hotel owner's rates challenge after 40 hike
The co-owner of Loch Melfort Hotel near Oban questions the value of business rates after seeing the property's tax bill rise by thousands of pounds a year.
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UK's biggest record fair returns to York with 200,000 records on offer
York Racecourse will host the UK’s biggest record fair on Sunday, November 1.
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DWP makes major change to Winter Fuel Payment scheme from this week
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced they've updated the application system for this year's winter fuel payment this week.
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Global brewing equipment firm chooses West Yorkshire as new UK base
A GLOBAL brewing equipment manufacturer has chosen a new UK base as part of its European expansion plans
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Trump hails Russia’s release of US teacher amid Witkoff’s visit – live
US was not required to give anything in return for Stephen Hubbard’s release ‘out of respect for President Trump’, he claims
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Major alcohol supplier stocked in Tesco enters administration with 27 jobs lost
Amber Beverage Group UK has entered administration and ceased trading after 27 years in business, with around 27 staff made redundant.
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LIVE - A1 fully reopens after reports of 'obstruction on the road'
The A1 is partially blocked, and there is queueing traffic due to an 'obstruction on the road' on the Western Bypass Northbound at J67 Kingsway South (Coalhouse Roundabout). Congestion continues to J66 (Bowes Incline / Angel Of The North).
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US extreme weather survivors are a growing group – now they want to be a political force
At a gathering in Texas, near where floods killed 136 people last year, survivors are united on the need for urgent action
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Police 'concerned for' missing man, 64, last seen using walking frame
Officers from Cleveland Police are currently looking for 64-year-old Paul Marshall, who was last seen on Mount Leven Road/Valley Drive at around 7.40am today (October 21).
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Uncertainty over future of 98-year-old Darlington community as funding talks begin
The future of a 98-year-old community for older people in Darlington is in doubt as its trust looks for investment.
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Video. ‘A house cannot be a privilege’: Thousands rally in Lisbon over housing crisis
Video. Thousands protested in Lisbon’s Rossio square over housing costs after police removed a camp, and voted to return the next day to camp out again.
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UN says 1.5°C is over and world is on track for 2.8°C of global warming
The best-case scenario now is that the planet will only temporarily breach 1.5°C of warming, but current climate pledges fall way short of that hope
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Video. How toxic wildfire haze is affecting daily life in Indonesia's cities
Video. Wildfires have blanketed Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, in toxic haze for weeks, leaving residents struggling with persistent coughs, falling incomes and disrupted education.
