Kate Forbes signals public sector pay restraint as financial black hole looms

Public sector workers should rein in their pay demands to avoid a repeat of 1970s style hyper-inflation, a Tory Minister has declared.

Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ has today (June 17) reached Number One on the UK singles chart following its appearance in the latest season of Stranger Things.Last week, the song was the most streamed track on the planet and reached Number One on both the Spotify charts in the UK and the US after earning 57million streams in just one week.As well as being Number One now in the UK, it’s also Number One in Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland. In the US, it’s currently Number Four in the main chart and Number One on the Billboard Global 200 chart, making it Bush’s biggest ever hit in America 37 years after its original release.In a new statement today, Bush said of the news: “The Duffer Brothers have created four extraordinary series of Stranger Things in which the child actors have grown into young adults.“In this latest series the characters are facing many of the same challenges that exist in reality right now.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are reportedly set to move out of London in the coming months, with the couple planning to relocate to Windsor with their three children. Kate, 40, and Prince William, 39, will be moving out of Kensington Palace and into Adelaide Cottage, according to The Sun, with the pair selecting the property as it didn't need renovating and isn't "too showy", it has been claimed.The Grade II-listed home sits on the 655-acre royal estate in Windsor, Berkshire, and boasts four bedrooms, making it the perfect family home for Kate, William, and their children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and four year old Prince Louis.

Council leaders across Scotland are said to be "deeply disappointed" with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Kate Forbes for refusing to intervene in a dispute over local government pay.

An independence referendum will take place in Scotland by the end of next year, according to the SNP Constitution Secretary.

Kate Middleton gave fans a glimpse inside her kitchen when she and her three children baked cakes for the Jubilee celebrations last weekend.  The sweet images show Kate, 40, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis all get to work to bake cupcakes for a street party in Cardiff.The video and images could have been taken in the home the Cambridges share in Kensington Palace in London or Anmer Hall in Norfolk, where they often spend time too. Kate has kitted out her kitchen with the latest gadgets which she showed off in the video including a £4,200 range cooker.The range is believed to be a Falcon Deluxe 1092 Dual Fuel, which boasts six gas hobs, and electric oven space.

Though he only has a few directing credits under his belt, the name David Leitch is really synonymous with loud, explosive action with a side of quips. And if the new trailer for “Bullet Train” is any indication, that’s exactly what you’re getting in the director’s latest venture.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was filled with many memorable moments as the country came together to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's incredible 70 year reign. As expected there were moments which left many with a tear in their eye, while other times when we were left in tears as the country celebrated the Queen's dedication to her country.

An SNP MSP has blamed Westminster for slashing the Scottish Government budget amid fears thousands of public sector jobs could be lost.

Rocking out together. Johnny Depp and Kate Moss were seen together at a concert in the United Kingdom amid his trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The Charlie and the Chocolate Factory actor performed three concerts in the U.K. after the testimonies concluded in his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Kate Moss is continuing her support for Johnny Depp as the jury continues to deliberate in his defamation trial against Amber Heard.The Pirates Of The Caribbean actor took the stage on Tuesday for the third night in a row, joining friend and collaborator Jeff Beck during his show at Sheffield City Hall in England. Depp’s ex-girlfriend Kate Moss--who testified for him on May 24--was in attendance for Tuesday’s show, being snapped by photographers as she left the venue alone after spending time backstage.The 58-year-old received a standing ovation after his performance, according to a video of the show posted by the Associated Press.

Johnny Depp reconnected with his supermodel ex-girlfriend on Tuesday with a backstage get-together at a concert in London where he made a cameo performance!

Anas Sarwar is now more popular than Nicola Sturgeon, according to a new opinion poll.

A Scottish Government spending review has been branded a "good day for criminals" as spending on policing and the court system is set to be cut in real terms.

Nicola Sturgeon's government has been slammed by opposition parties for earmarking £20 million to be spent on an independence referendum.