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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, at an event for the 25th anniversary of the ECB this month (Picture: Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Scotsman Letters: UK should have a 'recession' as bad as Germany's

The opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games featured a celebration of the NHS (Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

As patients in pain go private, the health service is being lost

Who will lift the World Cup this July? Cr: Getty Images

Women's World Cup: Who are the favourites to win the trophy? All the latest odds

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Getty Images

Why the UK Government has us trapped in economic doom loop - Brian Monteith

Japanese companies are investing in offshore wind in Scotland

Japan supercharges Scotland's green revolution - Jeremy Grant

Portuguese Judicial Police criminal investigation unit members prepare at the base camp near the Arade dam, in Silves, on 24 May, 2023 on the second day of a new search operation amid the investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM / AFP) (Photo by FILIPE AMORIM/AFP via Getty Images)

Material found in Madeleine McCann reservoir search sent to Germany

Visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe could soon be charged a tourist tax. Image: William Burdett-Coutts.

Visitors could soon be charged a tourist tax in Scotland

Nick took part in his very own Coronation Day 100-mile cycle ride across the north-east.

RAF veteran completes epic solo mission in honour of Dambusters 80th anniversary

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. The International Monetary Fund said it is not expecting the UK to enter a recession this year.

IMF dramatically upgrades outlook for UK economy

Ukrainian troops take part in exercises near Kyiv ahead of a planned counteroffensive (Picture: Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images)

Ukrainians are paying ultimate price for defence of democracy – Angus Robertson

Coronavirus Scotland: WHO downgrades COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is no longer a global emergency

WHO downgrades COVID-19 pandemic

People fleeing fighting across Sudan gather in Port Sudan. - Rival generals continued to pound the Sudanese capital with warplanes and anti-aircraft fire while deadly fighting raged in the restive Darfur region as the conflict entered its 13th day despite a US-brokered ceasefire.

British citizens trapped in Sudan ‘may not be able to leave’

Man travels 2,000 miles from the UK to Ukraine via bike

Nora Forster with husband John Lydon at a screening of the film Sex Pistols Live From Brixton Academy in 2008

Obituaries: Nora Forster, music promoter and wife of Sex Pistol John Lydon

NATO countries reach ‘agreement’ for Ukraine to become member state says secretary general

NATO allies ‘agree’ Ukraine will become member state

Former Edinburgh International Festival director Fergus Linehan has spoken out about visa problems affecting overseas artists (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

In Brexit Britain, the arts are treated as hobbyist luxuries – Laura Waddell

With the closure of the Emsland plant and two others, Germany no longer has any nuclear power stations (Picture: David Hecker/Getty Images)

Germany's phaseout signals the end for nuclear in Europe – Dr Richard Dixon

Matt O’Riley celebrates scoring the first of his two Celtic goals in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic star wanted by major clubs amid 'serious interest' claims

Hibs midfielder Kyle Magennis is set for surgery that will rule him out of the rest of the season . (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Kyle Magennis suffers new Hibs blow with Mikey Devlin given Hearts chance

In Finland, the government brings its biggest firms together several times a year to discuss crisis preparation (Picture: Jussi Nousiainen/AFP via Getty Images)

Consensus-based politics and people power are vital to our security and economy

Eilish McColgan crosses the finish line of the Half Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sunday April 2, 2023. (Andreas Gora/dpa via AP)

McColgan breaks her own half marathon record with strong preparation for London

King Charles speech in Bundestag was met with standing ovations.

King Charles get standing ovation for Bundestag speech in German

Scotland manager Steve Clarke celebrates his side going two goals ahead against Spain in Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifier (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scotland told to keep their focus and that Spain are still favourites

Linda Shiells (ops manager), Matt Hinton, David Sutherland, Hannah Cromwell, Claire Gillespie. Picture: Jeff Holmes

New division, new office and new hires for Glasgow recruitment specialist

King Charles III is visiting Germany this week

King Charles III begins first overseas state visit in Germany

Steve Clarke praised his Scotland players after a 2-0 win over Spain.

Clarke hails Scotland players and explains why he wasn't disappointed with Spain

The Scotland players celebrate during the famous victory over Spain.

When do Scotland play next? Euro 2024 qualifiers in full after big Spain win

Like Lego, small molecules can be combined with others to create more complex ensembles (Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

'Synthetic' organic chemistry may be controversial but it's also vital

Scotland's Ryan Christie (R) and Cyprus' Valentin Roberge during a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier between Scotland and Cyprus at Hampden Park, on March 25, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Lethargic Hampden tells a story but Scotland victory is ultimately job well done

Amazon Luna: Cloud gaming service launched in the UK - available now to Prime members

The gaming equivalent of ‘Netflix’ - Amazon Luna launches in UK

This year's song contest will take place in Rotterdam, with the grand final held on Saturday 22 May (Photo: Shutterstock)

Eurovision 2023: running order for semi-finals in Liverpool announced

Eurovision in Liverpool is just under two months away.

Eurovision: This is when semi-finals running order will be announced

The Ford Mustang is an American dream machine

Workers are £11,000 worse off per year due to 15 years of wage stagnation, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Workers £11,000 worse off a year due to stagnant wages – Resolution Foundation

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Gary Lineker will return to Match of the Day next weekend (Pic:Getty)

Gary Lineker wasn’t on Match of The Day - here’s why

Gary Lineker & Jonathan Gullis clash over new Red Wall ‘Nazis’ jibe

Rachael Maclean wearing ring and brooch from Tatty Devine collection

Rachel Maclean x Tatty Devine launches

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley challenges RB Leipzig's Andre Silva during a UEFA Champions League Group F match earlier in the season.

O'Riley missing big Champions League nights as pangs of frustration persist

Gary Lineker is reportedly set to return to Match Of The Day this coming weekend amid speculation he and the BBC are close to resolving their impartiality row.

Gary Lineker set to return as Match of The Day host as BBC apologises

Stop the boats legislation isn't like 1930's Germany, it's very British

Ex-Arsenal player Ian Wright has warned the BBC he will quit if Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is sacked - Credit: Getty Images

Ian Wright gives BBC bosses ultimatum if MOTD’s Gary Lineker is sacked

There are so many other avenues to watch Premier League highlights other than BBC’s Match of the Day as outrage grows after Gary Lineker was suspended - Credit: Adobe

Where to watch Premier League highlights instead of BBC’s MOTD

Gary Lineker. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker stepping back from presenting Match of the Day

Eight people died in the shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness hall in Germany, including the alleged gunman, police have said.

Multiple deaths in Jehovah’s Witness hall shooting in Germany

At least six people have died and several are injured after a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness hall in Hamburg, Germany on Thursday.

8 dead including shooter in Jehovah’s Witness hall shooting in Hamburg

Gary Lineker has told reporters outside his London home that he stands by his criticism of the Government’s immigration policy and does not fear suspension by the BBC.

Gary Lineker says he stands by criticism of Government’s immigration policy

King Charles and The Queen Consort’s announce first State visit of their reign

King Charles and Queen Consort announce first State visit

Euan Walker has put himself in a good position going into the final round of the Hero Indian Open. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Walker in top 20 at Hero Indian Open after 4-under round as Paul's lead cut

Yannik Paul pictured during the second round of the Hero Indian Open at DLF Golf and Country Club. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Paul holds five-shot lead in Hero Indian Open as Walker shows grit to make cut

Headquartered in Glasgow, Macfarlane employs more than 1,000 people at 37 sites. It supplies some 20,000 customers, mainly in the UK and Europe, and operates via two divisions - packaging distribution and manufacturing operations.

Packaging firm Macfarlane targets acquisitions after hike in sales and profits

Classic Range Rover believed to have once been owned by Bob Marley to be sold at auction in the UK next month

‘Bob Marley’s old Range Rover is going under the hammer in the UK

An IT outage has caused major delays and cancellations for Lufthansa airline customers worldwide

Lufthansa IT issues leaves thousands of passengers stranded

Ford to cut around 1,300 jobs in the UK over the next two years

Deposit return schemes have been in use around the world for many years.

Why the world has woken up to incentive-based deposit return schemes

'If you get the communication right, then you're setting yourself up for success and you build relationships with key people,' says the entrepreneur. Picture: contributed.

Interview: entrepreneur Fiona McKee details potential she sees in niche HR area

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Humza Yousaf and deputy first minister Shona Robison at Holyrood. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

FMQs: SNP 'tone deaf' on LEZ as Yousaf accused of ignoring homeless charity

Union chiefs have demanded action over reports of violence

Airport check-in staff assaulted and abused by ‘thuggish’ passengers – GMB union

Rose Matafeo won the main Edinburgh Comedy Awards prize for best show in 2018.

Comics who owe their careers to the Fringe should help keep awards going