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What is today’s Wordle? May 24 hints
Wordle has taken the world by storm, and if you’ve not given in to playing the daily game, we can guarantee you’ve seen the elusive squares all over social media. The aim of the game is to find a 5 letter word in only six attempts. The game
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St Johnstone 4 Inverness 0 (6-2 agg): Premiership safety confirmed with play-off rout
JUST over one year on from becoming double-cup winning legends, St Johnstone could not have imagined themselves scrapping for Premiership survival in the play-offs 12-months on. It wasn’t always pretty in their two-legged tie against Inverness,
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Scots laws on living wills putting human rights of patients 'in jeopardy'
SCOTTISH legislation on living wills is “ambiguous and incomplete” and risks putting patients' “human rights in jeopardy,” according to a damning new report from the Law Society of Scotland. The working group of legal experts, medical practitioners
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Lee Johnson secures second Hibs signing as Nohan Kenneh signs three-year deal
LEE JOHNSON has secured his second signing as Hibs boss as Nohan Kenneh agreed a three-year contract in Edinburgh. The 19-year-old defensive midfielder signed a pre-contract deal to take him to Easter Road on the expiry of his terms at Leeds.
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Douglas Ross calls on Boris Johnson to explain 'unjustifiable' images
SCOTTISH Conservative leader Douglas Ross has called on the Prime Minister to explain himself after a series of photographs emerged of him at a lockdown-busting party. The photographs, obtained by ITV News, have sparked outrage among opposition
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Ian Murray set to be named Raith Rovers boss within 24 hours
IAN MURRAY is set to be named as Raith Rovers’ new manager on Tuesday. The former Scotland, Rangers and Hibernian defender has been identified by the Kirkcaldy club as the man to succeed John McGlynn, who left at the end of the season to join Falkirk
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Letters: I marvelled at Spain’s civic pride and management. Why can’t UK match it?
AFTER two years’ wait, I returned to Salou, in Spain, after a slow return to normal. I paid my 10 days’ tourist tax and within hours of my arrival in Salou I saw the benefit. The tax directly funds the maintenance of the resort and region. Between
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Dig team in search for Glasgow Garden Festival remains
IT WAS hailed as one of the platforms which helped Glasgow reinvent itself as a city of cultural significance and attracted more than four million visitors in just five months. The Glasgow Garden Festival put the city firmly on the map and played
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'This is not Covid Two': Scientist confident Scotland can contain monkeypox outbreak
SCOTLAND is not facing “Covid Two”, a leading scientist has said, after a patient tested positive for monkeypox. Scotland’s first case of the disease, which is closely related to smallpox, was confirmed earlier today. The person, who has been
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5 Top Yield Farming Crypto Platforms in May 2022
Assuming you are looking for yield farming platforms with rising volumes, you must be wondering about the best place to start. How about right here? Earning yields on crypto is one of the top ways to generate returns without breaking a sweat, and we
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Marshall outlines European football demands after signing Hibs two-year deal
DAVID MARSHALL aims to help Hibernian establish themselves as the third-best team in Scotland and make an impact in Europe after penning a two-year deal with the club. The Scotland internationalist has returned to the Premiership for the first
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Watch: Boris Johnson tells MPs there was no party on exact date bombshell images taken
THE PRIME Minister told MPs that there was "no party" on the same date he is pictured attending one. Mr Johnson's statements to Parliament will be probed by the Commons priviledges committee after claims he has misled MPs about his knowledge of
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Patterson 'doubtful' for Scotland vs Ukraine as Clarke reveals squad injury impact
STEVE CLARKE has revealed Everton youngster Nathan Patterson is a doubt for Scotland's World Cup play-off match against Ukraine next week. The national team take on Ukraine on June 1 in the World Cup play-off semi-final match with the winners taking
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Kieran Tierney misses Scotland World Cup play-off through knee surgery rehab
KIERAN Tierney will miss Scotland’s World Cup play-off programme but Nathan Patterson has been included in Steve Clarke’s 28-man squad despite recent surgery. Arsenal defender Tierney was booked in for knee surgery early in April after feeling
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Bombshell photographs of PM at lockdown party cast doubt on 'no parties' claim
A SERIES of bombshell photographs of a party in Downing Street appear to cast doubt on the Prime Minister's claims that he did not know of any rulebreaking during lockdown. The four images, obtained by ITV news, show Boris Johnson in Downing Street
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Former Tory MP sentenced to 18 months over sexual assault of boy, 15
Disgraced former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan has been jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy. Khan, 48, was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned, triggering a by-election in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, after he
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Shopping centre hails new fashion giant store
Braehead Shopping Centre has hailed the opening of H&M’s new store at the mall. It includes a new “bespoke interior, with an emphasis on creating a warmer and more relaxed environment”. The upgraded store comes as the retailer steps up
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Walking and Cycling in Lanarkshire - 25 routes for all ages and abilities
Walking and cycling have never been more popular, and in conjunction with Visit Lanarkshire we are delighted to highlight 25 of the best routes for all ages and abilities. To find out more read here
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Permanent secretary demands 'rigorous' record-keeping after ferries missing document
THE SCOTTISH Government’s most senior civil servant has demanded officials take a “rigorous approach” to record-keeping after a key ferries contract document temporarily went missing. John-Paul Marks has written to Holyrood’s Finance and Public
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Agenda: Could synthetic data be better than the real thing?
By Nick Radcliffe WE are used to synthetic alternatives in many areas of life: synthetic leather, synthetic flight (with flight simulators), synthetic medical implants, and even the promise of synthetic meat. While many synthetic alternatives are
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Bespoke financial advice makes a difference to future circumstances
The UK is currently heading into a period of inflation that no one under 40 has experienced in their lifetimes. In fact, it would probably be reasonable to extend this age range to anyone under 50. The soaring food and energy prices we’re seeing now
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UK Education Secretary agrees to give Holyrood advice, claiming Scots schools 'in freefall'
THE UK Government's education secretary has been asked to give advice to Holyrood on teaching practices amid claims Scotland's standards are "in freefall". Nadim Zahawi said Scotland's performance on the international PISA tables, a mechanism for
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Study warns 'ill-conceived' state-owned investment bank needs 'reset'
A NEW study has warned that a state-owned bank is “unfocused and ill-conceived" - amid calls being made for a re-set of its operations. Think tank Reform Scotland has carried out research into the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) which
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David Marshall becomes Lee Johnson's first signing as goalkeeper joins Hibs
Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall has become Lee Johnson’s first signing as Hibernian manager. The 37-year-old had been lined up on a pre-contract by predecessor Shaun Maloney but Johnson has now given the move his blessing and the formalities
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'Shambolic': Union blasts ministers over 'inflammatory' stance in blaming train drivers for ScotRail cuts
A UNION has accused ministers of being "inflammatory, unreasonable and factually incorrect" in blaming train drivers for a pay dispute impasse that has led to major cuts to nationalised ScotRail services. Aslef has appealed for Nicola Sturgeon
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Steve Clarke names Scotland squad for Ukraine showdown as Celtic ace Anthony Ralston gets nod
STEVE CLARKE has named his Scotland squad for next week's World Cup play-off showdown against Ukraine. The big news is that defender Kieran Tierney does not make it through injury. Celtic full-back Anthony Ralston has been included along with
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Number of new Covid infections in seven days falls by 10 per cent
Almost 900 Scots tested positive for coronavirus on average over the past seven days. According to the latest data, now released bi-weekly, the seven-day average is now 898, a drop of 12.3% Of the newly recorded cases, 13.4 per cent were reinfections
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A joyous and welcome return to live performance from choir
THE last two years have proved challenging for singers. So it was for the 130-strong Bearsden Choir, a fine and much-expanded amateur choir who have spent the Covid years coming together virtually in solitude, or masked-up and so socially distanced
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Travel: Visiting Dubai is like catching a glimpse of the future
ON your first visit to Dubai there will be one word that keeps slipping out of your mouth. ‘Wow’. This is a city of big wows – the biggest, the newest, the most expensive, the most cutting edge – it’s all over Dubai. The fact is, this is
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Monkeypox: what is it and how worried should we be?
With the first case of monkeypox confirmed in Scotland and cases increasing worldwide and on virtually every continent, health agencies everywhere are on the alert What is it? Monkeypox is a virus associated with monkeys and usually confined
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The bizarre story of how Elizabeth became Queen in Kenyan treetops
As the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, the longest serving British monarch, many will be looking back to her early days on the throne as she took over from her father, King George VI. Unbeknownst to many, Princess Elizabeth was all the way
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Scrapping Northern Ireland Protocol could ‘diminish UK’s world standing’
LEADING businessmen Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter have warned that ramifications of scrapping the Northern Ireland Protocol could be “felt for decades”. The protocol, agreed with the European Union in 2019 as part of the UK’s Brexit deal
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Kirk to offer same-sex marriages within weeks
CHURCH of Scotland ministers will soon be able to conduct same-sex marriages after the General Assembly backed a change in policy by 274 votes to 136. The Kirk's first gay wedding could be in a matter of weeks. Under the terms of the legislation
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SNP and Greens' deal to run Edinburgh Council set for party member approval
A LIBDEM councillor has been nominated by the SNP to become Edinburgh’s new lord provost as a deal to run the city will be put out to Green members to be approved tomorrow. The SNP and Greens have finalised a deal to form administration on Edinburgh
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"Landmark" building in Glasgow's east end to be revived
A 'LANDMARK' building in Glasgow’s east end is in line for a £1.7 million refurbishment. Regeneration project Clyde Gateway has revealed plans to “breathe new life” into Olympia House in Bridgeton Cross, with the development of 350 square metres
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Downing Street requested Johnson-Gray meeting but will not publish minutes
DOWNING Street officials arranged the meeting between Sue Gray and Boris Johnson, a spokesman has confirmed. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said No.10 staff had initially requested the meeting so Mr Johnson could get an update on the progress
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Scotland as UKHSA recommends 3 week isolation
The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Scotland and contact tracing is underway. The individual is said to be receiving care and treatment appropriate to their condition. Monkeypox is a viral infection usually found in West and Central
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First case of monkeypox identifed in Scotland
The first case of monkeypox has been identified in an individual in Scotland, health officials have said. Efforts to trace contacts of the person have been launched, and they are receiving care and treatment ‘appropriate to their condition’
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£20m ScotGov investment sees return of rail services at one village after 58 years - but no Scottish trains
A BORDERS village has seen the return of rail services for the first time in 58 years - with the opening of Britain's newest railways station. On Monday morning the 6.16am TransPennine Express service from Edinburgh stopped at Reston, on the east
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First Minister staying at home after being 'knocked for six' by Coronavirus
NICOLA Sturgeon has urged Scots to get their Covid jags saying the virus has left her “knocked for six”. The First Minister tested positive on Friday, saying she was experiencing "mild symptoms" and would follow government guidance to work from
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Train driver demands for 10 per cent pay rise ‘unsustainable’, says Scotrail boss
Train drivers’ demands for a pay increase of around 10% are “not sustainable”, a ScotRail boss said as he urged “compromise” with unions. ScotRail’s reduced timetable began on Monday morning, with more than 700 services cut across the country.
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Lib Dems try to force publication of Johnson/Gray meeting minutes
A LIBERAL Democrat MP has tabled a motion in an attempt to force the government to publish minutes of a controversial meeting. North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain, the party's chief whip, has put forward a 'humble address' motion which, if passed
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UK’s monkeypox response 'worthy of praise', says expert
The UK’s response to monkeypox should be praised, an expert in infectious diseases has said, as he noted that superspreader events are likely to be behind the rise in global cases. Sir Jeremy Farrar, the director of Wellcome, said “we have never
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Work starts at Macmillan Square with with 154 new homes, 13 shops
WORK is to get under way on the flagship building of a new civic centre in Edinburgh. It comes after a £15m contract for a new community hub at Macmillan Square, in partnership with North Edinburgh Arts, as part of the City of Edinburgh Council
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Robbie Neilson preparing for big summer of recruitment at Hearts
ROBBIE NEILSON accepts that Rangers’ superior squad depth was ultimately what decided Saturday’s Scottish Cup final but the Hearts head coach insists the capital club can close the gap between themselves and the Old Firm, given time. The Tynecastle
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Cameron Devlin insists Hearts will come back stronger after Scottish Cup final defeat
CAMERON DEVLIN’S first season in Scotland ultimately ended in disappointment but the Australian midfielder is confident that better times are just around the corner. The Hearts midfielder was seemingly everywhere on Saturday afternoon as he harried
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Opinion: The role of workers’ rights in the cost of living crisis
By David Scott CAS Chief Executive Derek Mitchell warned in this column last week how easy it is to become resigned to the cost of living crisis: with every new headline, it all just becomes ‘the norm’. Another fact of life. But even if you
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Justin Thomas eclipses Will Zalatoris in play-off to claim second US PGA title
Justin Thomas overturned a record-equalling seven-shot deficit before beating Will Zalatoris in a play-off to win his second US PGA Championship following a dramatic climax at Southern Hills. Chile’s Mito Pereira held a one-shot lead on the 72nd
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5 things we learned from Sunday’s Premier League action
Another Premier League season is in the books but not before another frenzied finish that will live long in the memory. Here, the PA news agency reflects on what we learned from the final round of fixtures. City show their mettle Manchester
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Lewis Hamilton confident he can return to winning ways after comeback in Spain
Lewis Hamilton says his brilliant comeback drive at Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix has resurrected his dream of fighting for an eighth world championship. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in as many outings after Charles Leclerc
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Russian offensive turns to key Donbas city
Russian forces are bombarding a key city in eastern Ukraine with artillery and missiles in an attempt to take more of the Donbas region. Sievierodonetsk is the main city under Ukrainian control in Luhansk province, which together with Donetsk province
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Last train times on popular routes as 700 services cut from Monday
ScotRail is set to begin operating a temporary timetable from Monday, May 23, which will see 700 services cut. The revised timetable is set to see many late trains scrapped, with some services stopping three hours earlier than usual. The
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Hospital staff member arrested over alleged poisoning after death of infant
A health worker has been arrested on suspicion of poisoning an infant who died at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. West Midlands Police said the 27-year-old woman was arrested last Thursday, hours after the death, on suspicion of administering poison
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Trans people turn to speech therapy to help align their voice with true self
More and more trans people are turning to speech and language therapy to help them align their voice with their true self. Many people who have transitioned find their voice – which is intrinsic to people’s identity – does not match the person
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ScotRail’s reduced timetable to begin amid driver dispute
ScotRail’s reduced timetable is due to begin today with more than 700 services cut across the country. A dispute with the Aslef union, whose members are refusing to make themselves available for overtime, has led to a third of daily services being
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Norwich move has stunted Billy Gilmour's progress, his next move must be better - Monday Kick-Off
Gilmour's next move must be better than his last one Billy Gilmour signed off from his Norwich City loan watching from the sidelines due to the ankle injury that had made him a doubt for Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifier play-off semi-final
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Alison Rowat: Tempers flare as Minister grilled over "secret" meeting
IT could all come down to the photos. That is the thinking as Westminster readies for the publication of Sue Gray’s report into Downing Street parties during lockdown. With fines issued and the police investigation concluded, the senior civil
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Dazzling historic designs on show at Mount Stuart
When one of the richest men in the world decided it was time to indulge in his love of fine objects, some of the land’s most accomplished designers sharpened their pencils and got to work. Allowing their imaginations to run wild and guided by the
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The Herald Diary: Jelly vision is the new pastime on holiday....
A WORRYING study just published has warned that by the year 2040 there will be 42 million overweight people in the UK. The Diary was deeply saddened by this unhealthy prediction, and we cried many tears of sorrow whilst frantically phoning our
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Issue of the day: The baby formula shortage gripping the US
EVERY mother's worst nightmare is unfolding in the United States with a baby formula shortage that has deepened during the pandemic and is now a full-blown crisis, leaving parents searching for vital milk and, at times, taking desperate, dangerous
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UK Government should compensate firms for delayed Brexit prep, SNP demands
BUSINESSES should be compensated for post-Brexit preparations which have now been delayed or scrapped,the SNP has demanded. Companies have shelled out millions in anticipation of more stringent checks after the UK left the EU, only for processes
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Kevin McKenna: Does Nicola Sturgeon think Scotland is the most gullible country in the world?
Is Scotland the most gullible country in the world? Our First Minister seems to think so. The Sunday National published a rare article written by her yesterday in which she announces that “now is the time to debate independence”. She doesn’t quite
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Lesley Riddoch: We must end the scandal of electricity standing charges
Very little renewable energy is produced in London. So why is the daily standing charge there the lowest in Britain by a country mile? You don’t have to be a "raving nationalist" to ask. The poorest customers use pre-payment meters for electricity
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Mark Smith: The latest 'unionist pact' is a positive sign for Scotland
I’m not angry, I’m just disappointed. Labour, the Lib Dems, and some independents have struck a deal to run a Scottish council and the SNP and its supporters have called it a “unionist pact”. Others in the party have called it a “backroom deal” and
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Highland construction company taken over
By Scott Wright Highland construction company WGC (Scotland) has been acquired by an Inverness-based investment group. WGC will continue as a standalone entity within GEG Capital, which has pledged to support its existing management team to
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Doug Marr: Are 'deny, delay and defend' the insurance industry’s key principles?
I recently described how a long-anticipated holiday in Gran Canaria turned into a nightmare. To recap briefly, I became very ill and in need of urgent, lifesaving surgery. Thankfully, I hadn’t skimped on insurance and had taken out a top-of-the-range
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Father's anguish as blood clot deaths double among young women 20 years on from daughter's fatal DVT
A CAMPAIGNER whose daughter died from a deep vein thrombosis days after warning doctors she was ill said he is "very disappointed" by figures showing an increase in blood clot deaths among females under 40. Gordon McPherson requested a breakdown
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'It needs to be above inflation': Nurses gear up for Government pay talks
NURSES in Scotland will fight for an above inflation pay rise when talks get underway with the Scottish Government in the coming weeks, a trade union leader has said. Julie Lamberth, chair of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland, said fair
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Edinburgh decorating firm finds lessons learned overseas help it prosper in home market
Name: Barrie and Ewan Nicolson. Age: 53 and 47. What is your business called? George Nicolson (Decorators) Limited. Where is it based? Edinburgh. What does it produce, what services does it offer? We are a second-generation
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Monday Interview: Scottish tourism chief embraces new decade at industry alliance
By Scott Wright MARC Crothall recalls with a chuckle the occasion he informed his daughter he was going to jail. The tourism industry veteran was not bracing himself for a custodial sentence, it should be emphasised. Rather, he was embarking
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Colin Borland: We must move fast as businesses face inflation crisis
It will come as no surprise to you, I know, but just to get it on record, for the third year in a row, the official best small business in the entire UK is from Scotland. Peterhead-based Amity Fish Company, led by Trawlermen star Jimmy Buchan,
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David Macfarlane: Looking after existing staff might be ace up the sleeve
Competition for the very best talent is intensifying. While attracting new talent remains a challenge, and the volume of unfilled vacancies is still extraordinarily high across all sectors, one solution for businesses is to think upstream and instead
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Analysis: Chance to improve working conditions missed
Analysis By S1jobs AS expected, and outlined in our recent article, there was no mention of an update to the Employment Bill in last week’s Queen’s Speech. Reports of the Government’s plans to postpone giving workers more predictable employment
