3 h. ago SNP ministers and prison service must realise honesty is crucial to releasing Scottish prisoners early

It is a tricky issue to get the public onside with - but transparency will benefit both sides

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16 h. ago Terrifying moment Ariana Grande is almost hit by a car outside of Wicked event

The singer, 32, was crossing the street to greet fans when a big black SUV started backing up - coming extremely close to running her over.

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27 h. ago UK Budget: Scots firms urge John Swinney to 'resist temptation' to copy UK government tax rises

Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) and the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) both warned the First Minister that raising income tax would ‘hit workers’ and not help the economy

Economics

42 h. ago Sturgeon: My political appetite has been reawakened but I’m not coming back

The former Scottish first minister will step down as an MSP at next May’s Holyrood election.

Politics

46 h. ago Specialist appointed to handle Alex Salmond’s ‘effective bankruptcy’

A trustee in sequestration has been appointed to manage the former Scottish first minister’s affairs following his death in 2024.

Politics

47 h. ago Rachel Reeves reveals she's planning to increase income tax at the Budget

The move would break one of Labour’s core manifesto promises in an attempt to close the black hole in public finances Reeves’ government inherited

Economics

3 d. ago Former first minister warns of ‘frightening’ rise in Islamophobia in UK and US

"“We cannot be passive as the threat of the far-right continues to rise."

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3 d. ago Former first minister Humza Yousaf warns of ‘frightening’ rise in Islamophobia in UK and US

Conspiracies and lies ‘hauntingly reminiscent’ of language used about Jews in the 1930s, former SNP leader to tell Washington DC audience

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3 d. ago McIlroy thanks PGA chief for Ryder Cup apology and questions LIV changes

McIlroy received apology over fan abuseEyes Dubai finale after ‘amazing 10 months’Calls LIV’s 72-hole shift ‘peculiar’ moveRory McIlroy says PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague personally apologized for the abuse directed at him and his wife during Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black and that the gesture helped close the book on what had been a bruising week.“I got a lovely e-mail from Derek Sprague apologizing,” McIlroy told BBC Sport ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. “Erica worked with Derek at the PGA of America back in the day, so we know Derek and his wife pretty well. He couldn’t have been more gracious or apologetic and he wrote us a lovely letter, which we really appreciated.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump ally Infantino to award first Fifa Peace Prize at World Cup draw in DC

New Fifa Peace Prize announced on WednesdayInfantino to present first award on 5 DecemberCeremony set for World Cup draw in WashingtonFifa has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on 5 December in Washington.The award, called the Fifa Peace Prize, will “recognize exceptional actions for peace”, soccer’s governing body said Wednesday. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington

FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington

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6 d. ago Scottish Labour Minister says £1bn SNP Government underspend is 'stab in the eye' for local councils

Zubir Ahmed also accused the Scottish Government of eighteen years of "complete economic management".

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6 d. ago Delivering a strong NHS and reducing waiting times is my guarantee to Scots

In his regular column for the Record, First Minister John Swinney insists the Scottish Government's plan to reduce waiting times is working.

Sport

6 d. ago Salmond’s estate seeks effective bankruptcy over costs of court action

The former first minister successfully took the Scottish Government to court and was acquitted of a raft of sexual misconduct charges.

Economics

8 d. ago Free weight loss jabs to be offered to thousands of Scots in fight against obesity

EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Labour Health Minister Zubir Ahmed said obesity is a "disease of poverty" and claimed the medications could cut the sickness benefits bill.

Economics

9 d. ago Scottish ministers must draw up plans to close £5 billion black hole, says watchdog

The Auditor General for Scotland highlighted a ‘stark’ forecast gap

Politics

1 week ago SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Government ‘stands ready’ to work with UK ministers on asylum barracks

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke of her ‘intense level of frustration’ with how the situation has been handled.

Politics

1 week ago Holyrood not strong enough to protect Scotland from Reform government – Swinney

The First Minister used a speech to paint Nigel Farage’s party as a threat in a bid to drive voters to the SNP.

Politics

1 week ago Hurricane Melissa live updates: hundreds of thousands evacuated as Cuba faces 120mph winds; disaster area declared in Jamaica

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hits Cuba; path of destruction ripped across Jamaica‘Storm of the century’ wreaks havoc across JamaicaVisual guide to Hurricane MelissaTell us if you’ve been affectedAs Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday.A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...

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