Unite Scotland’s regional secretary Derek Thomson made his comments as he appeared before Holyrood’s Economy and Fair Work Committee.

Lilian Greenwood, minister for the future of roads, which includes road safety, said: “Drink-driving ruins lives, but even one or two drinks could cause a young person to lose their licence – ...

Payne, 31, died on October 16 after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct said the 38-year-old woman died in the collision in south-east London on October 17.

Mr Philp told delegates: “The police are not here to police thought. You’re not the thought police,” and added: “Investigations should not trespass upon free speech.” Probes should “not be directed at ...

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said legal changes that would offer officers better protection must be pushed forward.

A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at Edgware Road Station. The station was shut after police and London Ambulance Service were called to reports of a serious assault just before 5pm ...

The meeting came ahead of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 which will be held on four indigenous territories.

Experts have also warned that Wednesday’s jump in inflation could bring further headaches for mortgage borrowers.

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity.

A sharp rise in vehicle breakdowns has been reported as yellow snow and ice warnings continue in parts of the UK. Many drivers’ batteries failed on Wednesday morning due to cold weather, the RAC said.

The demonstration is taking place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh, which activists say makes components for fighter jets used by Israel.