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Universities are calling for more money from the Scottish Government, while also suggesting

Scottish Government

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Universities call for practical solutions during 'unprecedented' budget ask
Universities leaders have taken the “unprecedented” step of revising their initial budget proposal and asking the Scottish Government for an extra £49m.

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray says the rolling age ban on tobacco will save lives in Scotland.

Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray says the rolling age ban on tobacco will save lives in Scotland.

Ian Murray: ‘UK Government bill on tobacco restrictions will save Scots’ lives’

Over 69,000 Scots waited more than an hour to be assessed in A&E, according to new figures.

Over 69,000 Scots waited more than an hour to be assessed in A&E, according to new figures.

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Over 69,000 Scots waiting more than an hour for NHS triage

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Rangers Manager Philippe Clement during a William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Dundee United at Ibrox Stadium on November 23, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Rangers Manager Philippe Clement during a William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Dundee United at Ibrox Stadium on November 23, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

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Rangers WhatsApp rumours scotched as Philippe Clement remains as Ibrox boss

Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer

Smoking could cause almost 30,000 cases of cancer

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Charity warns smoking could cause almost 30,000 cancer cases in next five years

Flood signage in place

Flood signage in place

Wind and flood warnings in place across Scotland in the wake of Storm Bert

Vladimir Putin's dog approaches Angela Merkel at a meeting in Sochi, January 2007. It was well known that the German Chancellor was frightened of dogs.

Vladimir Putin's dog approaches Angela Merkel at a meeting in Sochi, January 2007. It was well known that the German Chancellor was frightened of dogs.

What memoir writer Nicola Sturgeon can learn from Angela Merkel's doorstopper

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Glasgow city centre. Picture Gordon Terris

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Glasgow city centre. Picture Gordon Terris

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Mark Smith: The deep-down problem with the plan for Scotland’s Tories

Ukrainian army personnel with members of the UK Armed Forces during a training session in the East Midlands in September

Ukrainian army personnel with members of the UK Armed Forces during a training session in the East Midlands in September

Father of ‘former British soldier’ captured in Russia fears son will be tortured

A Brexit celebration rally

A Brexit celebration rally

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Ian McConnell: Time to face up to the Brexit consequences

Suzie McCafferty

Suzie McCafferty

Monday Interview

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Meet the woman riding the wave in a £19bn industry

Herald Media Partner

Joanna Basford: 'Books are wonderful ways to escape into new worlds'

John Swinney being questioned by journalists earlier this month about Neil Gray's conduct

John Swinney being questioned by journalists earlier this month about Neil Gray's conduct

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Letters: The Holyrood system has been exposed as rotten

The short film is at the centre of the campaign

The short film is at the centre of the campaign

Domestic violence

Short film highlighting abusive behaviour at centre of new gender violence campaign

Retailers are urging MSPs to work together to pass pro-business Budget.

Retailers are urging MSPs to work together to pass pro-business Budget.

Scottish Budget

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Retailers urge MSPs to work together to pass pro-business Budget

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

Business Voices

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Christmas comes too early? I won't hear a word of it

Primary School age campaigners Willie French and Sue Palmer at the Scottish Parliament where they hope to persuade MSPs to introduce a kindergarten style play-based educsttion for under-7s. STY NM..Picture Gordon Terris Herald & Times..22/11/24.

Primary School age campaigners Willie French and Sue Palmer at the Scottish Parliament where they hope to persuade MSPs to introduce a kindergarten style play-based educsttion for under-7s. STY NM..Picture Gordon Terris Herald & Times..22/11/24.

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ

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How two Scottish teachers plan a classroom revolution to 'save childhood'

Buchanan Street bomb scare leads to warning over CCTV coverage in Glasgow

Buchanan Street bomb scare leads to warning over CCTV coverage in Glasgow

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Buchanan Street bomb scare leads to warning over CCTV coverage in Glasgow

Too often, the top tier of Scottish politics is replete with pretendy fans who rush to social media whenever the Scotland international side wins a football match, says Kevin

Too often, the top tier of Scottish politics is replete with pretendy fans who rush to social media whenever the Scotland international side wins a football match, says Kevin

KEVIN MCKENNA'S DIARY

National government

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Case against football-mad Gray is total b****cks and Flynn should not have apologised

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Case against football-mad Gray is total b****cks and Flynn should not have apologised

What memoir writer Nicola Sturgeon can learn from Angela Merkel's doorstopper

Edinburgh Uni must stop appalling snobbery from Saltburn-esque toff students

Brian Taylor: Politicians? They are all at it. But here's why they have my sympathy

How two Scottish teachers plan a classroom revolution to 'save childhood'

Kerry Hudson: How to get rid of those end of holiday blues

Andy Maciver: Lay off Neil Gray: these witch hunting games drag us all down

Sport

Scott McTominay in action last night

Former Serie A star names Scott McTominay as favourite midfielder in Italy
Former Serie A star names Scott McTominay as favourite midfielder in Italy.

A general view of the main stand at Tynecastle

A general view of the main stand at Tynecastle

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Ultras group urges Celtic to REFUSE 'small' Hearts away ticket allocation

Graeme Shinnie celebrates scoring for Aberdeen against Celtic at Celtic Park. The Dons are one team who are much more fun to watch this campaign.

Graeme Shinnie celebrates scoring for Aberdeen against Celtic at Celtic Park. The Dons are one team who are much more fun to watch this campaign.

Do you know what? This season's Scottish Premiership has been good fun so far

Jannik Sinner guided Italy to a second successive Davis Cup title (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Jannik Sinner guided Italy to a second successive Davis Cup title (Manu Fernandez/AP)

Jannik Sinner leads Italy to Davis Cup glory

Luke Humphries (pictured) defeated Luke Littler 11-7 to retain his Players Championship Finals title in Minehead (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries (pictured) defeated Luke Littler 11-7 to retain his Players Championship Finals title in Minehead (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries defeats Luke Littler to retain Players Championship Finals title

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Opinion

A Brexit celebration rally

A Brexit celebration rally

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Ian McConnell: Time to face up to the Brexit consequences

Graeme Shinnie celebrates scoring for Aberdeen against Celtic at Celtic Park. The Dons are one team who are much more fun to watch this campaign.

Graeme Shinnie celebrates scoring for Aberdeen against Celtic at Celtic Park. The Dons are one team who are much more fun to watch this campaign.

Do you know what? This season's Scottish Premiership has been good fun so far

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

Business Voices

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Christmas comes too early? I won't hear a word of it

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Business

A Brexit celebration rally

A Brexit celebration rally

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Ian McConnell: Time to face up to the Brexit consequences

Suzie McCafferty

Suzie McCafferty

Monday Interview

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Meet the woman riding the wave in a £19bn industry

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

For key industries, the last three months of the calendar year are known as the “golden quarter” for a reason

Business Voices

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Christmas comes too early? I won't hear a word of it

The former department store is on the market for sale

The former department store is on the market for sale

Business Week 📈

Former department store on famous Scottish shopping street put on market

The village overlooks the famous Sango Bay on the North Coast 500

The village overlooks the famous Sango Bay on the North Coast 500

'Not your average village store': Shop overlooking North Coast 500 beach on market

A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Rachel Maclean, one of three giant murals more than 50ft high that have been unveiled in the east end of Glasgow.

A portrait of Billy Connolly, by artist Rachel Maclean, one of three giant murals more than 50ft high that have been unveiled in the east end of Glasgow.

From blank canvas to tourist hotspots, how murals bring unexpected benefits to cities

John Swinney, First Minister

John Swinney, First Minister

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Brian Donnelly: SNP urged to provide same funded tax relief given to English firms