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'A company of Sainsbury's size and scale can reasonably be expected to give all staff the basic standard of living,' says Lee Wild of Interactive Investor (file image). Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images.

Sainsbury's set to face shareholder pressure to pay National Living Wage Business

'We are committed to working with all affected colleagues to ensure they have the support necessary to secure their future,' says Standard Life, which has a major presence on Edinburgh's Lothian Road (file image). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Finance giant Standard Life slashing 50 jobs, with staff at risk 'very scared' Business

Coatbridge digital consultancy launched during pandemic eyes £1m sales goal Business

Stately homes could be revitalised by becoming Spanish-style 'Paradors' Columnists

Twin sisters secure matching roles at Edinburgh-based agency The Union Group Business

Public needs to walk the walk on climate change, not just talk the talk Columnists

The only way is up for Scotland’s startup scene - Nick Freer Columnists

Global woes dent UK manufacturing sector with further pain forecast Business

Argyll maker of bespoke trophies and furniture to boost turnover and headcount Business

What have robots ever done for us? Promoted content

Macklin Motors owner Vertu snaps up car wiper blade firm for £3.5 million Business

Spirits firm House of Boë serving up first permanent bricks-and-mortar site Business

How Blair killed off co-operatives as he pursued 'third way' – Kenny MacAskill Columnists

ESG issues are rising up the boardroom agenda - Helen Cordon Columnists

Pioneering whisky-maker who blazed a trail for women bows out after 45 years Business

Green 'monster' whisky distillery and brewery sets up home on Ness bank Environment

Is stagflation on its way back? – John McLaren Columnists

Green shoots of growth for Scots business despite confidence drop in June Business

See no weevil: How foresters are battling tree-eating bug infestations Environment

Cost of living: Musselburgh OAP's delight at £900 backdated pension credits Lifestyle

North of Scotland accountancy firms agree merger deal Business

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Work completes on decommissioning of iconic North Sea oil rig Business

Edinburgh's Hampden & Co teams up with insurance giant to offer new services Business

Hi-fi specialist Richer Sounds gets keys to campervan from East Lothian's Jerba Business

Record graduate intake as turnover and profits take root at Scottish Woodlands Business

Scotland can lead industrial decarbonisation says new research Promoted content

AAB: Is your head in the cloud over payroll? Promoted content

Stagecoach 'firmly returns to growth' but dividend on hold Business

Simec Atlantis Energy looking to regain power after widening annual losses Business

Affordable homes seem to go with low wages - David Alexander Columnists

Former WW2 airfield near Perth chosen for site of satellite quantum facility Business

Scots employers suffering increase in skills shortages Business

Poundland makes pricing and product pledge amid cost-of-living crisis Business

Edinburgh's Menzies Distribution boosts delivery fleet with 150 new vans Business

How social enterprises can transform Scotland's economy – Chris Martin Columnists

Edinburgh venue partners with nature charity to support peatland restoration Business

Behind the scenes at exotic London club night Promoted content

Glasgow-based, chemistry-focused tech firm DeepMatter snaps up French peer Business

Three good things about conserving energy – Scotsman comment Columnists

What does high inflation mean? What happens when inflation rises Lifestyle

Making great STRYDEs in seismic imaging - Mike Popham Columnists

Inward investment projects create 4,400 jobs in Scotland in past year Business

Edinburgh life sciences firm behind cell analysis tech secures £1.6m funding Business

Edinburgh's Menzies Aviation lands three key contracts at major Asian airports Business

Scots factoring firm on hunt for CEO and more staff after revenue rise Business

Skyscanner on journey to net zero after staff given access to eco app Business

Is the grass greener on the sustainable side? Promoted content

Scottish CBD firm claims first with refillable products at three stores Business

Industry optimistic as demand for housing remains favourable - Steven Simpson Columnists

Scotland needs to redesign tax system, report claims Politics

Transformation US deal takes Aberdeenshire-based Pipeline Technique's revenues a... Business

East Lothian hydrogen innovator gearing up to triple headcount under new MD Business

Award-winning traditional coaching inn in spectacular highland setting, on sale ... Homes and Gardens

Rail strike impact on footfall revealed: Edinburgh fares better than most Business

New Highland township that will house 10,000 moves into next phase Business

New brands revealed at major Scottish shopping and leisure centre Business

40 jobs saved with sale of Lanarkshire fish processing facility Business

Edinburgh meal delivery firm Parsley Box serves up Wimbledon cream teas Business

Button pressed on major study to gauge Scottish business recovery from pandemic Business

Why have people in Tokyo been told to ration electricity? World

Work to commence on 'milestone' North Sea decommissioning programme Business

Making green zero VAT pay – Grant Mackay Columnists

Business people on the move Business

Food banks forced to cut services as rocketing demand meets falling donations Cost of living

Could space tourism flights cause the planet to heat faster? Environment

The future of business success is about more than just profits - comment Business

The Big Interview: Dr Dave Hughes, CEO and co-founder of Novosound Business

Venerable food and drink wholesaler to ramp up sales operation after hiring coup Business

Glasgow communications firm sees sector focus pay off with four new wins Business

Why did take so long for Edinburgh to embrace rooftop bars? – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Germany goes shopping for Scottish  green hydrogen - David Scrimgeour Columnists

Unions see surge in Scottish members as cost of living crisis worsens Cost of living

Average house prices in Scotland are 5.1 times typical earnings Consumer

Rail strikes have cost Scottish hospitality firms £50 million Business

How to make your bedroom eco-friendly Promoted content