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Scottish Budget: Middle earner tax gap between Scotland and UK grows

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Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a leadership challenge. Picture: Getty Images

Theresa May leadership challenge LIVE: Prime Minister faces confidence vote

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Finance Secretary Derek Mackay on their way to the debate on the Scottish Government's draft spending and tax plans for 2019-20. Picture: PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Budget an example of ‘strong and stable government’

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Anti-brexit campaigners wave Union and EU flags outside the Houses of Parliament in central London. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP

Brexit deal still in limbo as May refuses to name new vote date

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Scots shopping centre lifts ‘Grinch-like’ ban on nativity scene

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Planned Glasgow rail depot closure threatens 200 jobs

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EU has fun with Theresa May’s Brexit plight

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Bill Jamieson: Derek Mackay brings Scottish budget of relief

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Defence lawyer Donald Findlay arrives at Glasgow High Court

Scottish lawyer Donald Findlay tops legal aid earnings list

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Brexit exposes failings of UK’s political elite – Paris Gourtsoyannis
Paris Gourtsoyannis

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Prime Minister Theresa May

Theresa May: I will fight leadership challenge "with everything I've got"

Politics

Theresa May is facing a leadership challenge from Tory MPs

Theresa May’s handling of Brexit a ‘classic’ case of bad leadership

Opinion

Boris Johnson would be considered a frontrunner in any race to replace Theresa May

Who are the possible contenders to be the next Tory leader?

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Birth rates in Scotland have fallen to a new low

Births in Scotland have fallen to their lowest ever level

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Growing numbers of her MPs are said to be ready to trigger a leadership contest against Mrs May

Theresa May faces leadership challenge from Conservative MPs

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Nicola Sturgeon with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street last month. The First Minister has criticised Tory MPs for forcing a leadership contest at a time of wider uncertainty caused by Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon criticises ‘self-centred’ Tories over leadership contest

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German Chancellor and chairwoman of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Angela Merkel. Picture: AP Photo/Michael Sohn

EU has fun with Theresa May’s Brexit plight

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Brexit deal still in limbo as May refuses to name new vote date

Politics

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen jailed for three years

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Bill Jamieson: Derek Mackay brings Scottish budget of relief

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Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Budget an example of ‘strong and stable government’

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Transport More Transport >>

John McKee, director of Hanover Healthfoods, relies on senior employee Rachel Bell to open the shop at 9:30am every day, which also acts as a parcel drop-off point.

Scottish shop owner ‘won’t hire staff who rely on ScotRail’

Transport

Up to 20cm is expected to fall in Scotland this weekend in the first flurry for winter

Snow set to fall in Scotland this weekend

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Passengers can get alerts via Facebook about trains that have been delayed or cancelled. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Image

Rail passengers can get Facebook alerts about delayed trains

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Police issue CCTV images after train conductor attacked at Edinburgh Gateway station

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Scotland’s least used railway station sees passenger numbers double

Transport

Passengers baffled by old train doors reintroduced by ScotRail

Transport

Video: Glasgow motorist tells cyclist he can drive safely while on his phone - then crashes

Transport

If you walk to the shops you may spend six times more than if you drive

Transport

Education More Education >>

The island of Tiree. Picture: Jane Barlow

Oban head teacher to fly to island for second role

Education

Campaigners are concerned the music scene may be dominated by the affluent.

Scottish culture ‘put at risk’ by fees for music lessons, industry warns

Music

The capital of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is Colombo, above, not Kandy, the last capital of the ancient kings era. Picture: Getty

Why Google is no substitute for good general knowledge – Cameron Wyllie

Opinion

Girlguiding Scotland and Women 50:50 have joined forces this year to launch a campaign, Citizen Girl, to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in politics

In world where men stare at seven-year-olds, girls are fighting back – Denise Spence

Opinion

Nearly a third of children do not reach the required level for literacy by the end of primary school, figures show. Picture: PA Wire

Three in every ten pupils not at required literacy level

Education

Johan Milne has blasted the bus firm for the state of their ageing fleet.

West Lothian school bus has ‘mouldy windows, a leaky roof and seats held together by tape’

Education

Lauren Brown, Project Manager, Developing the Young Workforce, West Lothian

Lauren Brown: You’re hired! An apprenticeship can be just as good as uni

Opinion

Teachers ‘lack training’ to help pupils with mental health problems

Health

School just converted my daughter to Christianity – Jane Bradley

Opinion

UK teen inspired by Columbine massacre jailed for bomb threats

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Scottish schools and hospitals ‘obliged’ to provide vegan food, MSPs told

Education

Environment More Environment >>

Ivan McKee welcomed the funding

Scotland’s Smart Cities campaign wins £15m European funding boost

Tech

The soil found on Mars by a Nasa robot is 'strikingly similar' to that on two Scottish islands. Picture: NASA/JPL-Caltech/PA Wire

Soil on Mars ‘strikingly similar’ to that on Scottish islands

Environment

Over 8,000 members of the public took part in Glasgow's annual Santa dash. Picture: Getty Images

Concerns over discarded Santa costumes after Glasgow fun run

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Congestion and pollution is a problem in India. Picture: AFP/Getty

Cars in India could be powered by waste from whisky distilling

Environment

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

Business

Calum Duncan: Life on the ocean wave needs to be protected now for future generations

Opinion

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

Ivan McKee: Seize the initiative in climate change battle

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Health More Health >>

Amanda Cox'''died shortly after being found in ERI

New mum ‘bleeds to death after getting lost in Edinburgh hospital’

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More mentally-ill children are being treated in adult wards at Scottish hospitals

Mentally-ill children treated at Scottish adults wards rises

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The life expectancy for those living in Dundee has fallen

Life expectancy in Dundee falls as Glasgow worst in Scotland

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Edinburgh has been named the best city in the world to live

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

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David Braham pictured with his children as he recovered from a curry induced paralysis. Picture: SWNS

Healthy, fit dad paralysed from nose down after eating a ‘dodgy curry’

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A KFC advert on an Edinburgh bus stop.

Fast food adverts could be banned on Edinburgh’s bus and tram stops

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Decision leads to calls for Perjeta to be rolled out to those with incurable illness

Sought-after breast cancer drug approved for Scottish use

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Premature death four times more likely in deprived parts of Scotland

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Scottish RAF veteran with sight loss spending Christmas alone after wife died

News

Weisfeld moves in as first resident at luxury Bothwell Castle Care Home

Health

Teachers ‘lack training’ to help pupils with mental health problems

Health

UK More UK >>

Prime Minister Theresa May

Theresa May: I will fight leadership challenge "with everything I've got"

Politics

Boris Johnson would be considered a frontrunner in any race to replace Theresa May

Who are the possible contenders to be the next Tory leader?

Politics

Growing numbers of her MPs are said to be ready to trigger a leadership contest against Mrs May

Theresa May faces leadership challenge from Conservative MPs

Politics

Nicola Sturgeon with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street last month. The First Minister has criticised Tory MPs for forcing a leadership contest at a time of wider uncertainty caused by Brexit

Nicola Sturgeon criticises ‘self-centred’ Tories over leadership contest

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EU has fun with Theresa May’s Brexit plight

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Parents warned of slime toys health risk to children

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Brexit poll: Britons back Theresa May to stay as Prime Minister

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Harry Potter star contests ruling over £1 million tax refund

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Opinion More Opinion >>

People rightly feel more empowered now to complain about that unsolicited cuddle at the Christmas party, says Duffy. Picture: Contributed.

Jim Duffy comment: Mistletoe #MeToo moment can ruin Christmas

Opinion

Theresa May is facing a leadership challenge from Tory MPs

Theresa May’s handling of Brexit a ‘classic’ case of bad leadership

Opinion

Derek Mackay with Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA Wire

Scottish Budget analysis: What a relief! – Bill Jamieson

Opinion

The latest YouGov poll has backed Theresa May staying in power. Picture: Matt Dunham/AFP/Getty Images

Brexit: Tory chaos shows need for general election – Danielle Rowley MP

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Sawyer, a collaborative robot which works alongside people to reduce safety risks, practices at CSIC's Innovation Factory. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Comment: Construction can build on joint venture working

Opinion

Calum Duncan Head of Conservation Scotland, Marine Conservation Society Convener, Scottish Environment LINK's Marine Group

Calum Duncan: Life on the ocean wave needs to be protected now for future generations

Opinion

Whitesands in Dumfries experiences regular flooding ' but such events could be come more frequent as sea levels rise if more action is not taken over carbon emissions, where local organisations are taking a lead

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

Why Google is no substitute for good general knowledge – Cameron Wyllie

Opinion

Major Scottish film studio would realise 80-year dream – Brian Ferguson

Opinion

Brexit chaos could snuff out signs that austerity is finally ending – leader comment

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In world where men stare at seven-year-olds, girls are fighting back – Denise Spence

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World More World >>

Michael Cohen walks out of federal court. Picture: AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen jailed for three years

World

Congestion and pollution is a problem in India. Picture: AFP/Getty

Cars in India could be powered by waste from whisky distilling

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Edinburgh has been named the best city in the world to live

Edinburgh named best city in the world to live

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Discover lions, elephants and rhino in amazing Kruger safari

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Strasbourg shooting: French police launch manhunt for suspected gunman

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Brexit: No renegotiation, EU Commission chief tells Theresa May

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Grace Millane: New Zealand PM issues apology to family of British backpacker

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Insight: Clearing the West Bank of bombs for baptisms

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An example of a nativity scene at Christmas time.

Furious parents blast primary school for including ‘boozing’ in Christmas play script

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Mother-of-nine Donna Newby with the remains of her property which was dumped in garden in front of her flat when she came home to find she had been evicted. Picture: SWNS

Edinburgh landlord who dumped family’s belongings in garden wins £1250 on Judge Rinder show

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Jack Makepeace, 24 who has constructed a Christmas castle around his desk. Picture: SWNS

Christmas mad office worker has country’s most festive workplace

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The guests reacting to 'Dan.' Picture: BBC

‘Dan from Edinburgh’ stuns BBC Saturday Kitchen phone-in with c-word

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Whitesands in Dumfries experiences regular flooding ' but such events could be come more frequent as sea levels rise if more action is not taken over carbon emissions, where local organisations are taking a lead

Graeme Dickson: The fight against global warming is everyone’s – and you can make a change

Opinion

Lauren Brown, Project Manager, Developing the Young Workforce, West Lothian

Lauren Brown: You’re hired! An apprenticeship can be just as good as uni

Opinion

The Scottish Braille Press employs 103 people ' but there are may obstacles for blind and partially-sighted people in finding a job, even though companies can benefit from support to employ them

Companies should open their eyes to the benefits of employing disabled

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Obituaries More Obituaries >>

Mike Mannings has died at the age of 90

Obituary: Michael John Mannings, architect and civil servant, who hobnobbed with Margaret Thatcher and the Queen

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Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks has died at the age of 63. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Obituary: Pete Shelley, influential songwriter who brought melody to punk rock

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Lyudmila Alexeyev has died at the age of 91. Picture: AFP/Getty

Obituary: Lyudmila Alexeyeva, prominent human rights campaigner in Russia

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Obituary: Carol Rhodes, Scottish artist whose ambiguous paintings speak of man’s desire to govern the land

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Celebrity More Celebrity >>

Harry Potter star contests ruling over £1 million tax refund

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Love Island's Dani Dyer confirms she has not split with Jack Fincham and 'loves him'

Love Island’s Dani Dyer says she ‘still loves’ Jack Fincham

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Harry Redknapp has been crowned King of the Jungle. Picture: Getty Images

I’m A Celebrity: Harry Redknapp crowned King of the Jungle

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Nick Knowles.

I’m A Celebrity: ‘Nick Knowles had secret blazing rows in jungle’

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Dua Lipa performs onstage in New York City. Picture: Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Mastercard

British singer Dua Lipa gets two Grammy Award nominations

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