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Scottish Government spent £6.5m on Microsoft 365 licences

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Ministers activate resilience operations after Microsoft outage

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I lost faith in climate politics - could COP31 change my mind? Rachel Fergusson

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1000 schools across Scotland targeted by hoax 'bomb threat'

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PM criticised for refusing to reverse 'horrorshow' EU fishing deal

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Scot charged with spying for China says he was a 'convenient fall guy'

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List MSP calls for the Holyrood list voting system to be overhauled

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Scotland's first drug checking facility opens its doors

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Woman 'was trafficked to the Highlands and assaulted by Fayed brother'

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Readers' Letters: New airport boss offers hope for better experience

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As we mark Remembrance Sunday, have we forgotten the lessons of war? Rachel Amery

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MSPs in charge of Holyrood committees to get an extra £15,500 pay

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Information chief's verdict on SNP public sector reforms: 'Don't'

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SNP says it has no plans for a dedicated wildfire helicopter

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Constance: Scotland will be better served with two mainland NHS boards

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'Gross discourtesy': Gray refuses to apologise over Polmont riot row

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Reform UK to force MSPs to vote on burqa ban in Scotland

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New EU deal to remove Brexit red tape on food exports

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Sandie Peggie loses legal fight against nursing union

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Exclusive Brian Cox among Scots backing Democrats in US mid-term elections

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America is changing: Here's why Scotland should care Donald Maynard

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Going all out for growth is the only option Alan Young

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Healey’s Budget cannot repeat the mistakes of Rachel Reeves Murdo Fraser

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Scotland 2050 conference line-up revealed: Here's what it's all about Barrie Cunning

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End the driveway divide: EV pavement tax must be tackled Chris Pateman-Jones

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Let's hope for a Budget which delivers real help - and no pasty tax Christine Jardine

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‘Show intent’ on homelessness by axing benefits cap, charities urge

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Rayner: Nothing off table in Burnham’s talks with European Union

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Be careful what you wish for on proportional representation John McLellan

Suffragette leader Sylvia Pankhurst, seen in 1921 shortly after she had been released from prison, is toasted at a celebration breakfast in East London. Picture: Topical Press Agencyplaceholder image

A century on, why Pankhurst's fight for women's rights is not over Christine Jardine

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Can governments really work together? Rachel Amery

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Exclusive Greens confident of winning control of Edinburgh and Glasgow councils

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Scottish devolution ‘a process and not a religion’ says Badenoch

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Swinney ‘thinking about’ Yousaf plan for independence trigger point

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SNP says it is launching biggest independence campaign since indyref

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Burnham showing 'hypocrisy' on independence, says ex Sturgeon chief

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SNP MSP not named on baby loss certificate as he lives in Scotland

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What to know about An Evening with President Barack Obama in Glasgow

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SNP invite Andy Burnham to conference ahead of visit to Scotland

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Lockerbie suspect claims he was illegally removed from Libya

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Overnight strikes in Ukraine despite Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

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Andy Burnham: Russia interfered with the 2016 Brexit referendum

The Prime Minister is expected to call for greater ties to the EU when he addresses the House of Commons on Monday.

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Exclusive Civil servants 'crippled' by 'rising number of AI questions from MSPs'

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We are providing unsafe care even before winter, says Scots A&E doctor

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Why we must combat social media manias before it is too late Jenny Lindsay

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Sir John Curtice: Very unlikely Burnham will call an early election

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Calls for Green MSP to be suspended for liking antisemitic post

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Swinney says he remains friends with Sturgeon despite criticism

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UK's 'solidarity' with Zelensky after Trump calls

Sagal Abdi-Wala won the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.placeholder image

Labour holds onto Holborn and St Pancras

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Winter NHS deaths warning after SNP unveils 'flimsy' plans

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Should MSPs be paid more for chairing Holyrood committees?

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Reform 'fanning the flames of division' over burqa ban debate

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Education secretary apologises to family of student who took his life

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Jeffrey Archer in his own words: 22 quotes from the late author

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Scottish Greens defend Zionism is 'racism' claim

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Fail: Scotland misses climate target

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Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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