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Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.

Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?

For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?

For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Is it safe to travel to France and Spain right now?

For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

The Aberdeen-based businessman turned his family's boat repair firm into an oil and gas engineering giant.

Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says

Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.

Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?

Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.

Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.