3 d. ago College English classes 'should be expanded' to help boost the Scottish economy

Despite recent controversy, Edinburgh College finds ESOL classes are helping to boost the Scottish economy and provide a skills pipeline

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6 d. ago Blank Canvas by Grace Murray review – a superb debut from a 22

In this energisingly original novel, an emotionally detached English student at college in New York tells a big lieLies offend our sense of justice: generally, we want to see the liar unmasked and punished. But when the deception brings no material gain, we might also be curious about what purpose the lie serves – what particular need of their own the liar is attempting to meet. This is precisely what Grace Murray’s witty, assured debut explores: not just the consequences of a lie but the ways in which it can, paradoxically, reveal certain truths.At a small liberal arts college in upstate New York, Charlotte begins her final year by claiming that her father has just died of a heart attack. In fact, he is alive and well back in Lichfield, England. This lie is the jumping-off point for an unpacking of Charlotte’s psychology, as well as the catalyst for her relationship with fellow student Katarina, a quasi-love story that forms the book’s main narrative. Continue r...

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1 week ago Archangels gives £41 million boost to Scottish tech and life science scale

“The early-stage deal market in 2026 looks set to remain challenging” – David Ovens, joint managing director

Economics

2 w. ago Christmas spending brings £3.5bn boost to Scotland's struggling shops and stores

The Scottish Retail Consortium expect consumer spending during the month of December to generate £3.5 billion for struggling shops and stores.

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2 w. ago Scottish satellite firm goes global with £6m boost and former Virgin Galactic boss on board

“We are positioned to accelerate our commercial deployment and redefine what is possible in wireless communications” – David Wither, CEO

Economics

last month Call for ‘plan of action’ to boost Scottish productivity ahead of Holyrood election

“If we want higher growth, better wages and improved living standards, we need a plan of action which delivers” – Michelle Ferguson, CBI Scotland

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