House prices dipped by 0.2% month on month on average in December following five months in a row of rises, according to an index. On an annual basis, property prices increased by 3.3% typically, ...

The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) scored 53.3 in December, down from 55.2 in November.

The inclement weather has caused a second day of school closures in the Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland council areas.

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials did not immediately confirm how long the warrant would remain valid.

Curtis Pritchard, Scott Thomas and Kaz Crossley are among the famous faces returning to reality dating show Love Island for the second series of its All Stars spin-off.

Graham Smith, Republic’s chief executive, said there was public interest in pursuing the matter relating to a filing made at Companies House.