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Steve Clarke monitoring Liverpool wonderkid Ben Doak as he eyes Scotland improvement
SEEING Scotland get outclassed, outpassed, outthought and outfought by England for much of the 150th Anniversary Heritage match at Hampden on Tuesday night drove home to Steve Clarke that work remains to be done to reach the Euro 2024 finals. Tartan
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Ryan Porteous vows Scotland will be better for brutal England examination
BEFORE Tuesday night against England, Ryan Porteous must have thought this international football lark was a dawdle. In his previous six caps, the former Hibernian centre back had been part of a defence that had allowed just one goal to get past
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Celtic's Nat Phillips on watching game in Ibrox press room, Zlatan and Liam Gallagher
THERE was much made of the fact that Celtic travelled to face Rangers for the recent Old Firm derby without any of their supporters in tow, save for the handful of coaching staff and those in blazers in the directors’ box. But that wasn’t quite
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Nat Phillips says pressure and expectation at Celtic will bring the best out of him
NAT PHILLIPS thinks the pressure of playing for Celtic will bring out the best in him, with the on-loan Liverpool defender saying he is more than equipped to deal with the expectation that comes along with representing the club. Phillips has played
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Gray insists Scotland can bounce back from Rugby World Cup opening defeat
Richie Gray says he has no doubt that Scotland can bounce back from their World Cup opening weekend defeat to reigning champions South Africa when they take on Tonga in Nice next Sunday – but he has warned his team-mates that they are in for a tough
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Scots high school closes over collapse-prone concrete fears
A school in Moray has closed as a result of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). Forres Academy has shut and pupils will move to remote learning on Thursday and Friday of this week while staff put contingency plans in place, Moray Council
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Mounted police deployed to shopping centre to deter anti-social behaviour
Mounted police have been deployed to a Scottish shopping centre to deter anti-social behaviour. Officers based in the Pollok area of Glasgow have also been sent to patrol Silverburn Shopping Centre. Greater Glasgow Police Division said that
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Dan Evans and Jack Draper lead GB to opening Davis Cup victory over Australia
Dan Evans claimed his best Davis Cup victory to add to a debut success for Jack Draper as Great Britain began their campaign in Manchester with an excellent win over Australia. Draper’s run to the fourth round of the US Open earned him not just
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Return of Graham Nash, who 'writes anthems that the world wants to sing'
The fourth track on the landmark 1969 album, Crosby, Stills and Nash, has a special relevance for the three musicians involved - David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. Nash tells the story in his memoirs of how, then a member of the hugely
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Future of Scottish music festival in doubt after 'crucial' funding cut
One of Scotland’s leading music festivals is fighting for its future after being turned down for Creative Scotland funding. Lammermuir Festival, which is based around the15th century Collegiate Church of St Mary’s in Haddington, is recognised
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Fergus Ewing rebels again as Holyrood rejects delay to short-term lets
MSPs have backed pressing ahead with a controversial new licensing regime for short-term lets despite warnings it could decimate the sector. Former SNP cabinet secretary Fergus Ewing voted with the Tories against the Scottish Government after a
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SNP MSP says suspending Fergus Ewing would be 'unwise and unnecessary'
An SNP MSP has said it would be "unwise and unnecessary" of the party's Holyrood group to withdraw the whip from former cabinet minister Fergus Ewing. Michelle Thomson, SNP MSP for Falkirk East, who was Kate Forbes campaign manager in the SNP leadership
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Tory MP stands down as chair of Defence Committee after praising Taliban
Tobias Ellwood has resigned as the chair of the Commons Defence Committee following outrage over a controversial video which saw him crediting the Taliban for improving safety in Afghanistan. Seemingly, the Tory MP, who was facing a vote of no
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Why is China spying on the UK and Scotland and why should we be worried?
This article appears as part of the Unspun: Scottish Politics newsletter. In July the House of Commons published what could well turn out to be one of its most important and far-reaching reports in some time. The 207-page document by the cross-party
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Former Nato chief Lord Robertson becomes chancellor of his old university
Former Nato secretary general Lord George Robertson has been appointed as chancellor of the university where he studied more than five decades ago. Lord Robertson, who also served as defence secretary in Tony Blair’s government, said he was “deeply
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Scots ministers urged to lift secrecy over ferry millions
This article appears as part of the Scotland's Ferries newsletter. Ministers are under new pressure to lift the secrecy around the financial justification for continuing to plough millions more into resolving Scotland's ferry fiasco after moves
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Avanti West Coast proposes slashing Glasgow Central workforce by third
Avanti West Coast has said it is proposing to slash the number of staff it has at Glasgow Central station by more than a third as part of plans to close its ticket office there. Speaking at a Commons transport select committee, Managing director
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Humza Yousaf named by Time magazine in its 100 emerging leaders list
Humza Yousaf has been included in Time magazine's annual list of 100 emerging leaders. The First Minister was among 24 politicians featured in the 2023 Time100 Next list, which also included artists, actors, athletes, innovators and advocates.
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Ben Stokes records England’s highest ODI score with stunning 182 at the Oval
Less than a month after reversing his ODI retirement, Ben Stokes broke England’s batting record in the format with a blistering innings of 182 against New Zealand. Stokes, playing his third match since agreeing to return to 50-over cricket, usurped
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Will BP's climate ambitions evaporate with Looney's departure?
Will BP row back even further on its climate commitments now that Bernard Looney is gone? Greenpeace certainly fears so. "Whoever takes the reins at BP must significantly build on Looney’s green ambitions, not walk them back," Greenpeace senior
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BBC Scotland scraps satirical cartoon branded 'dreadful' by SNP Culture Minister
Cartoons of Scottish politicians used to promote a BBC Radio Scotland comedy show have been axed following a furious social media backlash. The clips from Noising Up were even criticised by Christina McKelvie, the Scottish Government's Culture
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Stuart Patrick: Congestion charge may be too hard to swallow
A recent visit to the hairdresser drove home to me just how much local policy decisions can affect people’s lives. While getting my regular trim, my hairdresser told me he’d lost a day a week in his work schedule because of a drop in demand. Some of
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New restaurant to open in Glasgow as part of £100m development at George Square
A new restaurant will open in Glasgow next month as its head chef vows to bring something ‘new and exciting’ to the city centre. Hazel, part of the new AC by Marriott Glasgow hotel, will welcome its first customers in late October as it joins the
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Anaesthetists back Holyrood assisted dying legislation
A poll of 224 anaesthetists and other doctors at the Association of Anaesthetists annual conference in Edinburgh has found overwhelming support for the assisted dying legislation currently making its way through Holyrood. Some 79% of medics at
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BBC commissions first UK-wide series for Darren McGarvey
The BBC have commissioned a first UK-wide TV network series for 2018 Orwell Prize-winning author, rapper and social commentator Darren McGarvey. Darren McGarvey - Mind The Gap is a new co-commission for BBC Scotland and BBC Factual for BBC Two
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Robert McNeil: After Alister in Wonderland, PMQs made me feel like a wee lie-down
As ever, your correspondent caught only the end of Scottish Questions, the biggest waste of time in western democracy. They should just rename it The Scottish Problem. Same guff every time: Christine Jardine (Lib Dem, Edinburgh West) putting the
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Nicola Sturgeon sets up 'artistic creation' company after book deal
Nicola Sturgeon has set up a company to handle the income from her outside earnings after signing a lucrative deal for her memoirs. The former First Minister registered “Nicola Sturgeon Limited” at Companies House last week using a small accountancy
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Collapse-prone concrete found in roofs of 14 fire stations in Scotland
Collapse-prone concrete has been found in 14 fire stations and three police stations, including Police Scotland’s Fettes building in Edinburgh, MSPs have been told. Fettes has been found to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) in
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Two charged seven months after woman killed in Glasgow crash
Two people have been charged with road traffic offences seven months after a woman died in a fatal crash in Glasgow. The incident occurred around 7.40pm on Thursday, February 7 on St Vincent Street. Chinenye Vera Okonkwo, a 33-year-old Nigerian
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Police Scotland warns of compulsory redundancies without budget hike
Police Scotland will need to lose 600 officers and 200 staff members by April 2024, unless Shona Robison hikes the force’s budget, MSPs have been told. David Page, the force’s deputy chief officer told Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee that
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Paul Pogba in decline - the tragic tale of a phenomenal talent unfulfilled
PAUL POGBA encapsulated it best himself. “Football is very beautiful, but it’s cruel,” he said in a raw, candid interview released over the weekend. Barely 24 hours later, the 30-year-old was staring the end of his career in the face. Provisionally
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Criticism has not affected Harry Maguire, says England team-mate Aaron Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale praised Harry Maguire for his continued “outstanding” England displays as the under-fire defender blocks out unrelenting criticism and scrutiny. The world’s most expensive defender was named in the Euros team of the tournament in
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Why is Barlinnie shutting down?
The Big Hoose is closing … soonish. Scotland’s largest prison is scheduled to close and be replaced with a larger facility. For more than 100 years Barlinnie, in Glasgow, has housed some of the country’s most dangerous inmates as well as hundreds
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Sunak fails to give concrete pledge on keeping pensions triple lock
Rishi Sunak has refused to commit his party to supporting the triple lock on the state pension beyond the next general election. The Prime Minister stopped short of giving a categorical Yes when asked if would make the promise by SNP Westminster
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Starmer accuses PM of failing to protect UK against 'hostile actors'
Sir Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of failing to protect the UK from "hostile actors" amid concerns his government is not doing enough to curb threats from China. The Labour leader pressed Mr Sunak on the matter at Prime Minister's Questions
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Work completed on new £31 million residential development near OVO Hydro
The final phase of construction of a new £31 million residential development near Glasgow's OVO Hydro has been completed. Drum Property Group has released aerial photography of its G3 Square development in Finnieston. The drone images show
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Angus Gunn urges Scotland to secure Euro 2024 qualification in Spain
Angus Gunn wants Scotland to shrug off their England disappointment to secure a place at Euro 2024 when they take on Spain next month. The Scots were well-beaten 3-1 by the Auld Enemy in their friendly match at Hampden Park on Tuesday night which
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Shows cancelled after Scots theatre roof found to be 'largely made' of Raac
A Scots concert hall has closed "with immediate effect" after an initial survey found that the roof is largely made from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). An inspection of Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre also found some evidence
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Dates peak fares to be removed from Scotrail trains revealed
The dates peak fares will be removed across the Scotrail network have been revealed by the Scottish Government. Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop has said that the Peak Fares Removal pilot scheme will begin on 2 October 2023 and end on 29 March 2024
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Franco Smith agrees new three-year contract at Glasgow Warriors
Franco Smith has agreed a new, three-year contract as Glasgow Warriors head coach after a successful first season at Scotstoun saw him lead the club to the URC play-offs and a first-ever appearance in the Challenge Cup final. The 51-year-old South
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UK Government will not block Scottish drug consumption room pilot
The UK Government will not block Scotland's first drug consumption room, Alister Jack has confirmed. In a significant development, the Conservative minister told MPs that while he disagreed with the facility, he would not intervene or frustrate
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Brain drain: Staff retention and the NHS
This article appears as part of the Inside the NHS newsletter. How can you persuade people to stay when they want to leave? Much of the focus when it comes to NHS staffing is on recruitment – on filling vacancies. Less attention tends to go
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Recession jitters as economy shrinks more than expected in July
The UK economy shrank more than expected in July, prompting experts to warn a “mild recession” may be on the cards. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a 0.5% contraction in GDP in July, wiping out a 0.5% increase in June. Economists
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'Silenced' vaccine injured and bereaved will give evidence to UK Covid inquiry
Groups representing hundreds of people who were injured or bereaved as a result of adverse reactions to the Covid vaccines will give evidence to the UK public inquiry. Three groups - UK CV Family, Vaccine Injured Bereaved UK (VIBUK) and the Scottish
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MI5 warned Tories two MP hopefuls could be spies - reports
MI5 secretly warned the Conservative Party that two of its potential candidates to become MPs could be spies for the Chinese state, it is being reported. The security service contacted the party about two people in 2021 and last year and advised
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A long history of achievement at The High School of Glasgow
Many schools pride themselves on their heritage and tradition, but few, if any, can trace their roots back as far as The High School of Glasgow, which in 2024 will celebrate 900 years since its founding Birthdays are significant: marking the passage
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A new adventure beckons every day at Wellington School
Wellington School offers its pupils an educational journey rich in experiences and excellent teaching Wellington School in Ayr is an independent day school which welcomes both girls and boys from age three to 18, at any stage in their educational
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‘Top-level’ England are the benchmark for improving Scotland – Lewis Ferguson
Lewis Ferguson believes Scotland came up against a benchmark England side in their 3-1 defeat at Hampden Park. In a challenge match to commemorate the first official international match between the two countries in 1872, the visitors were a class
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Ivan McKee: We must get our young people ready for take-off in the space sector
This week I had the pleasure of taking part in a panel discussion hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh on Scotland’s space sector, part of the RSE’s "Curious" series of events, designed to give audiences the opportunity to gain new insights and
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Legalising assisted suicide will put vulnerable people at risk
IT is a damning indictment of proposals to legalise assisted suicide that one of the most vulnerable groups in society are having to convince us that their lives are worth protecting. The intervention by Glasgow Disability Alliance ("Assisted dying
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Kerry Hudson: Wait, are mums not allowed to have a night out?
Like racoons, I like drama, trash and a lot of eye make-up so you can bet my ears pricked up when I read one of the Jonas Brothers and a Hollywood starlet were having an acrimonious divorce. This couple are Joe Jonas (he’s the middle one who, Wikipedia
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Union bosses hit out at 'hysterical opposition' to SNP's short-term lets plans
Union bosses have hit out at “hysterical opposition” to the Scottish Government’s short-term lets legislation ahead of a last-ditch attempt to delay the plans. Under the proposals, previously agreed by MSPs, short-term lets owners will need to
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Scotch whisky giant acquires New Zealand distillery
INTERNATIONAL Beverage, owner of the Scotch whisky firm formerly called Inver House Distillers, has acquired one of New Zealand’s leading spirits producers. The company, which owns Old Pulteney, Speyburn and Balblair single malts and Caorunn Gin
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Don't miss these wonderful Scottish events celebrating Italian Cheese Week
To celebrate and promote Italian Cheese, award-winning greengrocers Il Fruttivendolo are hosting a week-long Scottish pop-up event in association with London's Italian Trade Agency. The promotion runs from the 30 of September to the 7th of October
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Oil boss in shock resignation after failing to reveal relationships with colleagues
The chief executive of oil giant BP has resigned with immediate effect after admitting that he failed to fully detail his personal relationships with colleagues. Bernard Looney, who has spent his entire career with BP, was not "fully transparent
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Michael Smith finally lands new club after summer exit from Hearts
Northern Irish defender Michael Smith has joined Yeovil Town on a one-year deal after leaving Hearts in the summer. The 35-year-old has been without a club since the end of the 2022/23 season and has spent time on trial at a number of clubs.
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Davide Frattesi’s double earns Italy a crucial win against Ukraine
Davide Frattesi scored twice as Italy claimed a crucial 2-1 win over Ukraine to keep their hopes of reaching next year’s European Championship finals alive. The defending champions headed into the game trailing their second-placed rivals by five
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Andrew Porter says Ireland squad ‘all have the belief’ to win World Cup
Prop Andrew Porter insists every member of Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad believes Ireland can win the World Cup. Rugby’s top-ranked nation are among the favourites for glory in France but have never won a knockout match at the tournament following
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Agenda: Tenants deserve to live in vibrant communities and neighbourhoods
Housing associations have an immensely important role and today’s Scottish Housing Day recognises that. But we need to create homes, not just houses, because it’s affordable, efficient, warm, safe homes that make for vibrant neighbourhoods and communities
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Graeme Souness lays into Scotland's lack of aggression in England defeat
Graeme Souness has slated Scotland's lack of aggression during their Hampden defeat to England last night. Steve Clarke's side were outclassed in Glasgow as Gareth Southgate's side ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham
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Voter ID could lead to ‘serious disruption’ at the next general election
There will be “serious disruption” to the next general election as voter identification is introduced nationally, overstretched election staff have warned. Electoral administrators surveyed for a report by the Local Government Information Unit
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Jude Bellingham says anthem booing spurred England on for Scotland victory
Jude Bellingham insists Scotland fans booing the England national anthem helped to spur Gareth Southgate's team on for the win. Steve Clarke's Scots were given something of a reality check in a 3-1 defeat against their rivals in a so-called friendly
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King to visit 'highest' village which tackled economic issues
The King is to visit the highest village in highland Scotland which has been working to reverse economic problems. Charles, who is on his summer break at the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, will visit Tomintoul in the Cairngorms National Park
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'Treated very well' - Ibane Bowat opens up on signing new Fulham deal
Scotland Under 21s defender Ibane Bowat admits he was delighted to sign a new deal at Fulham just a couple of months after a nightmare mauling in the Netherlands. Bowat played at the heart of defence for Scot Gemmill's side this week as they started
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Stop picking on teachers and put pressure on the parents
I FOUND it fascinating that Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is quoted as saying that it is wrong not to “ask for something back” from the Government’s investment in teachers (“It’s time to refocus how Scotland approaches teaching in our schools”,
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Alison Rowat: If Angela Rayner were SNP leader indy would be here by now
Humza Yousaf is “a poor Nicola Sturgeon tribute act”. Keir Starmer’s Labour is “a 1990s tribute act”, or “a Blair tribute act”. You can see why the insult is having a moment in politics. As a way of calling someone an absolute duffer it is seemingly
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Nick Montgomery details Hibs vision and insists 'money never won a game of football'
THEY made history Down Under as the lowest-budget team ever to win the A-League. But Nick Montgomery built Central Coast Mariners’ success on the premise that the thing for which they became so lauded didn’t matter a jot. “It was my job to make
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MPs calls for British diplomats to receive lessons on Scotland
British diplomats should receive special lessons on Scotland to help them more effectively represent Scottish interests abroad, a committee of MPs has said. In their new report, 'Beyond The Tartan,' the Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee also
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Struan Stevenson: The SNP and Greens are a mix that is toxic to business
Humza Yousaf’s attempts to paint himself as a proponent of economic growth and a champion of business are as about as convincing as Donald Trump’s claim to have won the 2020 US presidential election. Unveiling his Programme for Government in early
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Recorded Police Warnings: Justice Secretary under fire over 'nothing hidden' claim
Justice Secretary Angela Constance is under fire after she claimed there was "nothing hidden" about the use of Recorded Police Warnings (RPWs) despite both Police Scotland and the Lord Advocate refusing to publish their guidance on how officers should
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Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup
A wise man once told me ‘there should be no difference between theory and practice but in practice there often is’. I remain grateful to my late friend and mentor, the journalist and lecturer Dougie Middleton, for that observation which has stayed
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'Key fish populations are being overfished or taken to the brink of collapse'
West of Scotland cod stocks are at critical levels. Fish that are “household names” are being overfished. In the face of a “shocking decline” in some UK fish stocks, a new report by Oceana UK is calling for government to follow scientific advice in
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Prisons inspector warns delay to Barlinnie rebuild would be 'travesty'
IT would be a “travesty” if the Scottish Government delayed the replacement for Glasgow’s Barlinnie jail again, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland has warned. In her annual report for 2023/23, Wendy Sinclar-Gieben also highlighted
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Labour warned over 'rank hypocrisy' ahead of Tories' vote on short-term lets delay
Labour MSPs have been warned against “rank hypocrisy and shameless opportunism” after suggestions they could change their tune and oppose Scotland’s already-delayed plans to crack down on Airbnb-style short-term lets. The Scottish Conservatives
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From crisis to community resilience: Local initiatives bringing hope in Myanmar
Myanmar, a Southeast Asian nation known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ethnic groups, has been grappling with a complex web of challenges, particularly in recent years. The nation's transition toward democracy was abruptly halted by a military
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Ian McConnell: This is a desperate look for Brexit Britain
In most if not all negotiations it is surely common sense not to look too desperate. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak should maybe have reflected on this simple wisdom before he jumped on the plane for the G20 summit in India. Some of the drama around
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Ithaca declares Shell deal will boost UK energy security
Energy giant Shell has sold its stake in the second largest undeveloped oil and gas discovery in the UK North Sea. The company has offloaded its 30% stake in the controversial Cambo oilfield west of Scotland to Ithaca Energy, subject to regulatory
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Cenkos and FinnCap become Cavendish following £43m merger
A new full-service investment bank brand has been launched following completion of the merger of Edinburgh's Cenkos Securities and mid-tier broker FinnCap. The two firms have rebranded under the Cavendish name, bringing together 200 bankers, traders
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Scotland's new rules for short-term lets 'may breach human rights law'
The row over Scotland’s controversial new laws on Airbnb-style properties took a new twist last night when it was claimed the legislation could be illegal. With less than three weeks until the new licensing regime for short-term lets goes live
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Audit Scotland warns over 'slow and complicated' access to NHS mental healthcare
Access to mental health services on the NHS "remains slow and complicated for many people" with wide variations in the availability of face-to-face consultations, according to Scotland's public spending watchdog. In a report today, Audit Scotland
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Redundancies on the rise as Scottish businesses struggle
Scotland’s unemployment rate increased significantly in the three months to July, with data from the Office for National Statistics Scotland showing a 43% rise in the number of people unemployed compared to the same period the year before - 37,000,
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Former "citadel" in east end of city transformed
A former Salvation Army “citadel” in the east end of Glasgow has been transformed into office space. Now known as New Olympia House, the space will support in the region of 30 full-time jobs, those behind the development noted. The £1.7m development
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What is today's Wordle word? September 13, 2023 hints and answer
Do you need help figuring out today's Wordle word? Here are some hints and the answer for September 13. Players must find a 5-letter word in only six attempts and they are given a new word to guess daily. The game uses the same rules as Scrabble