The SNP leader believes Scotland could be independent by the end of 2030 – and wants to run in the 2031 elections to be the country’s leader.

House price growth is proving strongest in parts of the market less exposed to higher borrowing costs, Rightmove said.

The research found more than half of constituencies have at least two parties within five points of each other.

The widow of a rugby star who died from motor neurone disease is “incredibly grateful” to people who recently raised more than £2 million to find better treatments for the degenerative condition.

Ships remained unable to transit the critical waterway amid threats from Iran and the US blockade of ships heading to and from Iranian ports.

The Foreign Secretary is expected to focus on UK–Japan co-operation amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty during a trip to Tokyo.