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MSPs have debated hundreds of amendments during multiple marathon sessions as the proposed legislation - separate to that which is being debated in Westminster - has made its way through the Scottish parliament.

Youth unemployment has hit an 11-year high but the work and pensions secretary denied it was because of Labour's policies.

Amid the Iran war, the cost of heating oil has risen by 80% in just a week. The prime minister has promised legal action against energy firms "exploiting" the crisis.

The energy secretary refused to be drawn on exactly how the government could help on energy costs. Sky News understands a support package for the poorest heating oil users could be announced on Monday.

The chancellor is hoping time will ease the conflict and, with that, the impact on costs in the UK ...

Phil Woolas' TV clash with national treasure Ms Lumley came when she led opposition to proposals by Gordon Brown's government in 2009 to restrict the rights of retired Gurkhas to settle in the UK.

Ms Reeves thanked the petrol bosses for their cooperation but told them she wanted an "open and frank conversation" with them.

A 400-page legal petition has been sent to the government providing details of what they say happened under the British administration between 1917 and 1948.

Defence Secretary John Healey has said he has spoken to his counterparts in the so-called E5 group of European powers to discuss the crisis.

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