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Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney
The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.
By
Paul Cargill
13 Apr 2025
Politics
Rayner vows to tackle homelessness during visit to Edinburgh
The Deputy First Minister visited the Social Bite Village in Granton this week.
By
Paul Cargill
16 Aug 2024
Science
Trauma in childhood increases risk of chronic conditions, research suggests
A study took place at the University of Dundee.
By
Paul Cargill
15 Aug 2024
UK
Hundreds gather in Scottish cities to protest against racism
The campaign group Stand Up To Racism Scotland organised demonstrations outside Holyrood in Edinburgh and in George Square in Glasgow.
By
Paul Cargill
10 Aug 2024
Environment
Concern as experts observe sluggish start to seabird breeding season
Seabird ecologists noted concern after analysing data gathered by the National Trust for Scotland.
By
Paul Cargill
7 Aug 2024
UK
Minister makes emotional pilgrimage to Japan to honour POW father
Rev Ian Gilmour travelled more than 5,600 miles to the city of Hiroshima where his father David Gilmour was held in a camp for over three years.
By
Paul Cargill
5 Aug 2024
Business News
Business confidence has surged in July, reports shows
The latest Bank of Scotland business barometer found business confidence rose by eight points to 51% during the month.
By
Paul Cargill
31 Jul 2024
UK
Second person arrested in connection with probe into funeral directors
The man was detained as part of a probe into allegations of missing ashes and financial misconduct at A Milne Funeral Directors.
By
Paul Cargill
30 Jul 2024
Politics
Swinney: ‘Appalling’ state of UK finances will mean tough decisions for Scotland
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves accused her predecessors of covering up the scale of immediate spending pressures on the public purse.
By
Paul Cargill
29 Jul 2024
UK
Second Barbary macaque born at safari park
Mother Eadie gave birth to Harper at Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling in June.
By
Paul Cargill
25 Jul 2024
Politics
Flynn urges Scottish Labour MPs to back move to scrap child benefit cap
The push comes after Labour MP Rosie Duffield described the cap as ‘a heinous piece of legislation’ in an article for a Sunday newspaper.
By
Paul Cargill
22 Jul 2024
UK
Penguin chicks ‘growing fast’ after arrival in safari park colony
Bubba and Rossco were born at Blair Drummond in June, two months after Nugget’s arrival.
By
Paul Cargill
19 Jul 2024
UK
Thousands of council workers to be balloted on strike action in pay row
Unison has warned mass walkouts could begin in August if a majority of staff back industrial action.
By
Paul Cargill
27 Jun 2024
Politics
Labour’s energy plans ‘will cut bills and drive growth’ in Scotland, says Reeves
The shadow chancellor is set to discuss what she considers will be the economic benefits of Labour’s green investment plans today.
By
Paul Cargill
24 Jun 2024
Politics
Scottish Greens call for full tax and employment powers for Scotland
The party backs independence and has also called for the devolution of powers to call referendums.
By
Paul Cargill
24 Jun 2024
Crime
Number of police investigators with links to force ‘worrying’, inquiry told
Former lord advocate Dame Elish Angiolini was giving evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry on Friday.
By
Paul Cargill
21 Jun 2024
Environment
Researchers believe nest study offers lifeline to under-threat capercaillie
The study has shown putting meat put down close to nests increases their chances of survival by 83%
By
Paul Cargill
20 Jun 2024
UK
Eden Project Dundee set to transform former gasworks after plans approved
The development will turn an area of the city’s industrial past into a major tourist attraction.
By
Paul Cargill
18 Jun 2024
Crime
Killer of former Fettes College teacher must serve at least 22 years in jail
Paul McNaughton, 29, admitted killing former biology Peter Coshan teacher in a flat in Leith in 2022.
By
Paul Cargill
17 Jun 2024
Celebrity News
Kevin Jared Hosein wins £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction
The Caribbean writer previously won the Commonwealth Short Story Prize in 2018.
By
Paul Cargill
14 Jun 2024
Politics
Next government must end ‘hostile environment’ against refugees, argue Greens
The party’s co-leader, Patrick Harvie, attacked 14 years of ‘anti-refugee’ policies ahead of a visit to a Glasgow-based charity.
By
Paul Cargill
11 Jun 2024
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