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Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced new cost-of-living support on Thursday

All households to get £400 energy bills discount as Sunak announces windfall tax Politics

Deputy First Minister John Swinney. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Ministers urged to ditch 'chauffeur-driven cars' until ScotRail crisis sorted Politics

Three Tory MPs call for Boris Johnson to step down after partygate report National

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Public funding help for leading venues revealed What's On

Ferries contract decision taken 'entirely' by Mackay, says senior civil servant Politics

World's largest whisky bottle sells for £1.1m in Edinburgh Food and Drink

Boris Johnson mocked over 'inevitable U-turn' on windfall tax Politics

Scots in favour of keeping Trident if country goes independent – poll Politics

The i newsletter cut through the noise

PM appears safe as he takes ‘full responsibility’ after humiliating Gray report Politics

Moldovan authorities accused of discriminating against Roma refugees from Ukrain... World

World first double hand transplant for Scottish man Health

Coronavirus

When will US borders open to UK travellers? National

Which countries have seen the highest total Covid cases so far? Coronavirus

Here's how to get your vaccine certificate in Scotland Coronavirus

Transport

How Dundee is using tech to accelerate green action Environment

Motorcycle deaths at highest for three years despite lockdowns cutting traffic Transport

Rail cuts show a 'Scottish' label doesn't make services better – Murdo Fraser Columnists

ScotRail has ‘plans in place’ for Scotland-Ukraine World Cup tie – Jenny Gilruth Transport

Why SNP must intervene in ScotRail pay dispute – Scotsman comment Columnists

Fears grow for Edinburgh’s ‘Festival City’ status over prospect of train chaos What's On

Accusations of lying on ScotRail talks not 'respectful', says minister Politics

Crime

Chief Constable plans Police Scotland summer recruitment drive Crime

Scottish SPCA launch appeal after several pet cats shaved without owners consent Crime

Shetland forklift death: Seafood firm fined £80,000 over worker's fatal injuries News

Woman to appear in court charged with vandalising three Barclays Bank branches Crime

Weather

UK may be hit with ‘blood rain’ this week as thunderstorms move in Weather

All you need to know about May's Flower Moon Weather

Blood Moon: 14 amazing photos of the lunar eclipse around the world Weather

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland Environment

Politics

All you need to know about Akshata Murty Politics

Who thought singing Sweet Caroline for the Queen was a good idea? Columnists

Ukraine War must end soon so world can focus on fight against climate change Columnists

Why Boris Johnson must not get away with his Partygate lies – Scotsman comment Columnists

Why predator control is a vital to nature conservation – Rory Kennedy Columnists

An economy that needs almost no new materials? It can be done – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

Dorries claims Channel 4 sell-off will 'benefit' the broadcaster Politics

Opinion

PMDD diagnosis a revelation to women who don't know they have it – Laura Waddell Columnists

Readers' Letters: Blustering Boris has taken power for granted Letters

The next generation of performers will need to be digitally savvy - Bianca Mastr... Columnists

Here's how to convince people to back Scottish independence – Kenny MacAskill MP Columnists

Awareness about mental health in the workplace is not enough – Elsa Maishman Columnists

People

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Traverse reveals 2022 programme What's On

Glasgow’s new culture chief pledges action to secure future of People’s Palace What's On

Blythe Duff to return to the stage in next instalment of the James Plays What's On

The 13 most popular breeds of dog in the UK People

Obituaries: Kay Mellor, writer behind TV hits Fat Friends and The Syndicate People

Why the Scottish music industry is facing summer of discontent – Brian Ferguson Columnists

Lack of data on Scottish children in care deaths is 'heart-breaking' People

Obituaries

Obituaries: Ricky Gardiner, Scottish musician who worked with David Bowie People

Scotsman Obituaries: Liz Douglas, Scottish artist known for her nature works People

Scotsman Obituaries: Neill McCormick, Scottish veterinary surgeon People

Environment

New exhibition inspired by rise in whales being washed up on Scotland's shores What's On

Why it's time to become a nation of nature lovers – Scotsman comment Columnists

Butterfly effect: How our favourite flutterers are faring Environment

SSE to pump £15bn into Scotland's electricity network as annual profits surge Business

Scottish tidal project to power thousands of homes moves to next phase Business

Westminster calls for Scotland to reconsider rules on gene editing Environment

Windfall tax ‘risks billions in North Sea investment’ says industry chief Environment

UK News

Why are energy prices rising? How much more will I pay from October? Consumer

Energy price cap 2022 rise revealed and how the energy price cap works Consumer

Erotically charged cosmetics may make you blush – Susie Dent Columnists

Boris Johnson should resign when the war in Ukraine is over, says Ross Politics

Scottish parties call on Douglas Ross to urge Boris Johnson to resign Politics

Safety fears for more than half of young women using public transport Travel

World

Matthew McConaughey leads tributes to victims of Texas school shooting World

Poll finds almost 75 per cent of Brits think Boris Johnson has lied World

19 children and two adults killed in school shooting in Texas World

Russian naval blockades puts pressure on global grain prices World

Watch: Emotional speech from US senator in desperate plea for gun action World

Hundreds of bodies found in basement in Mariupol, Ukrainian authorities say World

Read This

Over a quarter of adults believe their hearing has got worse since they started ... Read This

Bulb’s hardship fund reopens, how to claim - and the firms offering energy bills... Read This

Morrisons hikes price of meal deal - how cost compares to other supermarkets Read This

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