Analysis from global tax firm Ryan indicated that inflation and a new government tax change will combine to drive up business rates bills.

The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built.

Posters will begin appearing on the Elizabeth line reminding travellers not to play music out loud or to have conversations on speaker mode.

A British explorer is attempting to travel the full length of one of the longest rivers in the world.