6 d. ago Labour 'washing their hands' of Scots industrial base while backing other UK jobs, expert says

Leading businesswoman Marie Macklin has criticised the lack of action from the UK Government after the announcement that the Mossmorran plant would partially close.

Politics

9 d. ago Steve Clarke's Scotland future addressed as options emerge for World Cup training base

Manager ‘not closing any doors’ after making history

Politics

1 week ago Basement Jaxx add new shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh to 2026 tour

Basement Jaxx will headline gigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh next spring, with tickets on sale this week.

Politics

1 week ago Aldi confirms first store in Scottish town to officially open next week

Find out when the new store will be open to the public.

Politics

1 week ago Is Summerwater based on a real story? Truth behind Dougray Scott's 'tense' new thriller

Dougray Scott's exciting new thriller Summerwater is set to premiere on Channel 4 tonight

Politics

2 w. ago Popular toy store confirms official closing date of only Scots city branch

Find out more about why the store is closing down.

Politics

2 w. ago Aldi to close UK stores for three days to give staff a break

Aldi has confirmed that all of its UK stores will be closed on three days

Politics

2 w. ago The reason why Scots are paying £1.7bn extra in tax, but get just £616m back in public spending

Failure to grow Scotland’s tax base as quickly as the rest of the UK has real consequences for taxpayers and public spending

Economics

2 w. ago SNP presiding over 'low growth economy' as poor jobs and low wages blamed

A "damning" report warns slower growth in Scotland’s tax base is as a result of poor jobs and low wages.

Politics

2 w. ago The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale | Editorial

Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interestsNo other European country has such a narrow base of proprietorship as Scotland. Half of all privately owned rural land is held by 421 people or entities. The roots of such disparities lie in the past. The 18th- and 19th-century Highland clearances emptied the glens and readied them for private takeover. On the continent, and eventually in England, the great estates were broken up by inheritance and land taxes. By comparison, Scotland is still feudal in scale.The passing of a land reform bill, its supporters say, will change that. But doubts remain. Its proponents say the legislation could allow the Scottish government to intervene in private land sales and require large estates to be broken up. At its heart is the so-called transfer test. This would see Scottish ministers notified before any land sale over 1,000 hectares. However, they lack an...

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3 w. ago Bank of England: BOE interest base rate held at 4% as inflation 'peaks'

The Bank has kept interest rates at 4%, leaving everyday budgets in a delicate balance 💸

Economics

3 w. ago Iconic 90s fashion chain is returning to British high street TODAY with new flagship store

A FAMOUS fashion retailer is returning to the UK for the first time in four years. An American fashion brand has officially opened a standalone physical store in Covent Garden, London today. For the first time since 2021, Gap fans can visit the flagship store at 30-31 Long Acre. This comes after the retailer was...

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3 w. ago Perth theatre prepares to celebrate six decades of youth theatre excellence

The first theatre-based youth company in Scotland has started the careers of top talent including Ewan McGregor, Colin McCredie and Aron Dochard.

Culture

3 w. ago Aldi confirms official opening date for new store based in Scots town

The opening marks part of Aldi's £1.6 billion investment into opening new stores across the next two years.

Politics

4 w. ago Scotland flags & Union Jacks put up by locals at army barracks set to house 300 migrants

SALTIRES and Union Flags have appeared on lampposts near a Scots army base set to house hundreds of migrants. Around 300 asylum seekers are set to be moved into the Cameron Barracks in the centre of Inverness at the start of December. The move comes as the government moves to shut down so-called "asylum hotels"...

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