
Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?
THURSDAY, 23 JULY 2026, 17:22

Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

The new analysis from a prominent water campaigner emerged after secret court documents were leaked.

Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible.

Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much, as Chris Fawkes explains.

Anas Sarwar has never made a secret of his desire to hold high office, but where does it leave Scottish Labour?

Anthony Joshua says he is not ready for the loss of his two close friends and team members to “sink in yet” as he prepares for his first fight since their death.

For ‘cockroach’ protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

This week marks one year since a military jet struck a school in Dhaka, killing 36, most of them children.

Athletes from 74 countries and territories will compete for 215 gold medals over 10 days of competition.

Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.

Miami Heat mistakenly post a link on YouTube to LeBron James’ ‘introductory press conference’ despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will play next season.

Welsh Fire captain Phil Salt leads from the front as his unbeaten 47 helps them begin the 2026 Hundred season with a six-wicket win against Southern Brave in Southampton.
Amid allegations of mismanagement, Gayton McKenzie aims to stop a forensic investigation into his Central Karoo fundraising efforts, questioning the legitimacy of the probe’s duration and scope.

Arsenal confirm defender William Saliba is set to miss an “extended period” after suffering a back injury while at the World Cup with France.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to return to work after the Nkabinde Inquiry found no evidence to substantiate the claims against him.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Andrew Chauke to return to work after the Nkabinde Inquiry found no evidence to substantiate the claims against him.

Cameron Menzies needs medical attention after being taken ill during his World Matchplay second-round match against Ross Smith in Blackpool on Wednesday.
The State alleges that former Speaker of the National Assembly Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula sought R4.55m in cash and other benefits from an SANDF contractor, receiving R2.15m over three years. She pleaded not guilty as the corruption trial got under way on Wednesday in the Pretoria high court.
The Sarb’s policy rate is currently 7.0% and the prime lending rate is 10.5%. A further hike will be an additional burden on hard-pressed consumers and the slow-growth economy. Much of the blame for this lies with US President Donald Trump and his ill-conceived war on Iran.