The average house price jumped by 0.4% or more than £1,000 in cash terms in July, Halifax has reported. Across the UK, the average property value in July was £298,237, up from £297,157 in June.

US President Donald Trump could meet in person with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week as he seeks to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, a White House official said.

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he pushes Sir Keir Starmer to be more “extroverted” when he comes to Scotland. Mr Sarwar said he speaks to the Prime Minister every two or three weeks, ...