Wind gusts of 82mph were recorded in South Uist as a yellow weather warning for the country came into force.

A £1bn investment will take place, despite a row with the owner of P&O Ferries, says the business secretary.

It had been feared they might pull out after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh criticised the ferry firm and urged consumers to boycott the company.

The PM tells the BBC the transport minister's criticism of a ferry company is not the government's view, ahead of an investment summit.

Reports have suggested the plan was at risk after Transport Secretary Louise Haigh's comments.

The new legislation would strengthen rules against collective dismissal and protect wages.

John Lansdown is the only seafarer to discuss refusing a £30,000 pay out from P&O Ferries.

The Scottish and UK governments are urged to help make the A75 and A77 "safer, greener and better".