64 h. ago Rachel Reeves says she is ‘cracking on with the job’ after Commons tears

Chancellor unexpectedly joins NHS plan launch and tells media her upset was caused by a personal issueAnalysis: The challenge of balancing backbenchers and bond marketsUK politics live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has said she is “cracking on with the job” of chancellor, after a very public show of unity from Keir Starmer after her visible distress in the Commons.In her first comments since her tearful appearance at Wednesday’s prime minister’s questions, Reeves said she had been upset about a personal matter, and that the only real difference to someone else having a bad day at work was that she then had to be seen on television. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Joe Rothwell admits Rangers shirt is daughter's pick as Light Blues new boy covets a darker shade

Rothwell will wear No6 in light blue and now hopes Steve Clarke will make his own dreams come true with a Scotland shirt

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5 d. ago ITV Love Island viewers issue same complaint as bosses change Heart Rate Challenge

Love Island viewers were left sharing the same complaint as the iconic Heart Rate Challenge returned with the remaining sexy singletons showing off their hottest moves

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1 week ago Top civil servant told to ‘get on it’ after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Michelle Thomson MSP challenged permanent secretary Joe Griffin on the issue at Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee.

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1 week ago Why it’s good to admit when you’re wrong – and how to improve

Admitting to being wrong can be difficult. But ‘intellectual humility’ is a trainable trait that deepens relationshipsYou may be familiar with the feeling. Someone factchecks you mid-conversation or discredits your dishwasher-loading technique. Heat rises to your face; you might feel defensive, embarrassed or angry. Do you insist you’re right or can you accept the correction?Admitting to being wrong can be difficult and uncomfortable. But the ability to admit to incorrect ideas or beliefs – what psychologists call “intellectual humility” – is important. Research shows that people with higher intellectual humility think more critically, and are less biased and less prone to dogmatism. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Has a striker scored more goals for their country than in club football? | The Knowledge

Plus: goal-difference chasms between league-table neighbours, a rare Welsh feat in defeat, and more• Mail us with your questions and answers“During the Liechtenstein v Scotland game there was a reference to Billy Gilmour scoring more goals for Scotland (2) than his various clubs (0). But has a recognised striker ever finished their career with more goals for their country than their clubs?” asks Stuart McLagan.The structure of women’s football in North America, particularly before the NWSL was founded in 2012, makes it the likeliest source of an answer to this question. There was no league at all in the US between 2003 and 2009, and to this day players sometimes appear more for their country than their club in a calendar year. Continue reading...

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Challenging times coming for sufferers of allegy as weather service issues warning

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2 w. ago UEFA explain Scotland fan ban for Belarus World Cup qualifier

There will be no travelling fans for the crucial second game of Steve Clarke's side's qualifying campaign for North America and Mexico next summer

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3 w. ago Josh Doig relishing McTominay and Gilmour Napoli battle as Scots thriving in Italy offers pathway for next top talents

The Scotland new boy - who made his debut against Liechtenstein - will back in the Serie A big time with Sassuolo next term

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3 w. ago Cyriel Dessers Rangers transfer exit splits the Jury as Celtic urged caution over Evan Ferguson

Record Sport's top team discuss the week's hot topics such as Steve Clarke's future and Motherwell's left field appointment

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Cambodia has escalated its cold war with Thailand by announcing a ban on Thai movies and TV shows and a boycott of the neighboring country’s international internet links

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3 w. ago John Terry agrees with frustrated Chelsea fans as he issues Todd Boehly challenge

John Terry rubs shoulders with Chelsea fans when he goes to away games as a supporter and believes the trophy-laden times are on pause as he challenged Todd Boehly to create a plan that they can get behind

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3 w. ago Scotland chief braced for life after Steve Clarke as he makes admission on potential next Scotland managers

Maxwell admits it his job to scour market for potential next managers

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke gets the SFA message on what he needs to do before Hampden beaks discuss a new deal

The national boss has the full backing of Hampden chiefs despite a difficult run of results of late

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The stopper answered a last minute call to solve the Steve Clarke's goalkeeping crisis after Angus Gunn was injured against Iceland

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3 w. ago Steve Clarke's Scotland critics live in cloud cuckoo land at times

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has come under pressure in recent months.

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3 w. ago Moment Jamie Oliver gets visibly emotional as he opens up about his struggles with disability in powerful speech

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3 w. ago Scotland boss Steve Clarke hails Lennon Miller after Motherwell star's assist in win over Liechtenstein

The youngster impressed in Vaduz on his first start for his country

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3 w. ago Notable victory for Steve Clarke as Scotland boss on cusp of outright record

4-0 win over Liechtenstein may not silence detractors but there was cause for optimism

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3 w. ago Scotland reaction: 'Hurt and anger' response as Steve Clarke hails 'big prospect' and confirms final goodbye

Scotland head coach reacts to 4-0 win over Liechtenstein

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