The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the US and Iran exchange escalating strikes in fighting that began with a struggle over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

John Swinney has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in ...

Hot weather boosting clothes and air conditioning purchases and summer discounting helped lift UK retail sales last month, official figures show. Online shopping has also rebounded to a five-year high ...