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Author Stephen King is among those to express concern about the merger of two publishing giants (Picture: Scott Eisen/Getty Images for Warner Bros)

Publishing giants' plans pose a real threat to literature – Laura Waddell Columnists

The UK has the potential to become the 'Saudi Arabia of wind', according to Boris Johnson, among others (Picture: Ben Birchall/PA)

Scotland’s wind wealth is being spirited away in ‘Great Berwick Bank Robbery’ Columnists

Despite the need for GPs, UK visa rules may force me to leave – Dr Eric Fung Columnists

More than 1,000 bin workers to strike across 15 Scottish councils Politics

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries Transport

Nicola Sturgeon will 'make a judgment' on whether to lead SNP into next election Politics

Key minister urged to 'urgently' intervene over ferries after food rationing Transport

Nicola Sturgeon: Liz Truss asked me how to get into Vogue magazine Politics

Scottish Independence

SNP's lack of real planning for independence speaks volumes – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Climate change makes case for independent Scotland to be in Nato even stronger Columnists

UK Government submits independence case to Supreme Court Politics

Angela Rayner: Labour should not go 'anywhere near' second independence vote Politics

Truss's plan to 'ignore' Sturgeon is a PR coup for the SNP – Scotsman comment Columnists

SNP tells Supreme Court its referendum plan would not ‘of itself’ affect Union Politics

Independence could see radical change in politics, including an SNP collapse Politics

Brexit

Hard Brexit is putting people at risk from toxic chemicals – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

How a generation of musicians are being dragged down by Brexit – Laura Waddell Columnists

More queues at Dover amid fears for ‘vulnerable’ summer Politics

Truss's Bonfire of the Vanities sounds more dogmatic than the original Columnists

Travellers warned of significant delays in Dover gridlock due to Brexit checks Transport

Truss promises ‘red tape bonfire’ with review of all EU law by end of 2023 Politics

Reform UK face winding up petition over £22,000 debt owed to Scottish firm Politics

More Scotsman politics

The irony of Trump's complaints about FBI 'assault' on his home Columnists

Lib Dems come up with what sounds like an energy crisis plan – Scotsman comment Columnists

Alex Jones ruling will not stem the flow of disinformation – Martyn McLaughlin Columnists

Is race an issue for Sunak? It's a difficult question but survey data is telling Columnists

Nicola Sturgeon says she does not think she will speak to Alex Salmond again Politics

UK Government says indyref2 is ‘outside legislative competence’ of Holyrood Politics

Controversial Chinese hubs 'play important role', says SNP Education Secretary Politics

Record number of women in running for Fringe comedy award should be higher Columnists

Lib Dems call for better mental health care for people behind bars in Scotland Health

Scottish Government announces £10m to tackle cancer waiting times Health

Analysis: Why the exam results are so shocking Education

Water of Leith is so low it looks like the river has stopped flowing Columnists

What ethical standards should we hold politicians to? Columnists

China's threats to invade Taiwan mean there must be a 'new world order' Columnists

UK braces for blackouts as leadership candidates clash over support measures Politics

SNP ministers accused of betraying poorer children over attainment gap Politics

Rayner backs Starmer over Labour shadow minister's sacking for strike action Politics

Analysis: High stakes FBI investigation leaves more than Donald Trump at risk Opinion

Ukraine: Shelling hits town near Russian-held nuclear plant News

SQA denies 'manipulation of exam result figures' as attainment gap widens Politics

Taiwan warns China drills show ambitions beyond island World

Consultancy forecasts annual energy bill to now hit more than £4,200 in January Politics

Slight improvement recorded in A&E waiting times Politics

Energy furlough scheme urged by Liberal Democrats amid ‘wartime mentality’ claim Politics

In pictures: Protests as FBI raid Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Florida home World

Patients wait more than 1,000 days for mental health treatment in Scotland Health

Sturgeon urges emergency meeting on cost of living crisis National

'More anxiety' impacting young people ahead of exam results day Education

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