SNP leader John Swinney has insisted his party is “financially strong” in the wake of an announcement its staff numbers could be cut from 26 to 16.

Zoe Ball will step down from presenting BBC Radio 2’s Breakfast Show next month to “focus on family”, but said she is “really chuffed” for Scott Mills who will take over the slot.

The best-selling virtual building game Minecraft is to become a real-life destination in a deal with UK-based theme park owner Merlin. Merlin, the owner of Legoland, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, has ...