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Tractors are lined up outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, during a protest by farmers over the changes to inheritance tax

Insight: Why inheritance tax is just tip of iceberg for Scots farmers

Britain’s economy hit a number of major milestones in 2024 as lower inflation paved the way for the first interest rate cuts for over four years, but the path was far from smooth.

UK economy faces threat of ‘stagflation’ after bumpy 2024

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing, after giving evidence, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Sturgeon's Covid tears, Kate's altered image and a fugitive monkey

Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch

Starmer hits back at Badenoch’s claim sandwiches ‘not real food’

Kemi Badenoch during her appearance on BBC Sundays with Laura Kuenssberg

Kemi Badenoch: Partygate was 'overblown'

Kemi Badenoch MP and Robert Jenrick MP are vying to become the next UK Conservative leader.

What the Tory leadership candidates have said about Scotland

After Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer paid each other compliments at Prime Minister's Questions, the former Prime Minister laid into Labour's broken promises as he responded to the Budget

Punch-drunk Tories turned Rachel Reeves' Budget ordeal into a cakewalk Adam Morris

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box before delivering her Budget in the Houses of Parliament

We knew it wasn't going to be cheery, but Budget was all about blame

Rishi Sunak speaks to the media as he leaves 10 Downing Street following Labour's landslide election victory on July 5 (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Readers' letters: Rishi Sunak is best PM we never had for long enough

Tory leadership hopefuls Jenrick and Badenoch show true face of current party Euan McColm

People take part in a Stand Up To Racism protest in Glasgow's George Square (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

How politicians are fuelling a racism crisis in Britain Samar Jamal

Robert Jenrick is the favourite for the Tory leadership

Analysis How the threat of Reform looms large over Tory party conference

Larry the cat has long been a fixture at the Prime Minister's official office

I’ve met Larry the Downing Street cat - and he ignored me Alexander Brown

Analysis PMQs: Winter payment grilling shows 'Teflon' Starmer in total control

The Tory leadership race is hotting up.

Inside what the public really thinks of the Tory leadership candidates

The Scottish Government says it is committed to bringing forward a bill to ban conversion therapy.

The councillor leading calls to ban 'harmful' conversion therapy

The candidates hoping to become Scottish Conservative leader.

Explainer How the Scottish Tories leadership race will work - the timetable

Both Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross let the Conservative party down (Picture: Daniel Leal/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Tory leaders have let party down. I'll be different to Truss and Ross Murdo Fraser

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves is taking a very different approach to Liz Truss, pictured on her first day as Conservative leader, (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Analysis A bizarre Fringe hour with Liz Truss on Donald Trump and blame

Brian Whittle MSP

Exclusive Brian Whittle reveals why he is standing for Scottish Tory leadership

The candidates hoping to replace Rishi Sunak as UK Conservative leader

Explainer Deadline day for UK Conservative leader race to replace Rishi Sunak

The gamble by John Swinney and SNP ministers on carbon capture technology

Nigel Farage, pictured in Manchester in October last year, when he attended the Conservative party conference (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Here's why Tories need a pact with Farage to avoid slaughter in 2026 John McLellan

Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson

Ruth Davidson's warning for Tories over next leader after election rout

Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson

Ruth Davidson's warning for Tories over next leader after election rout

Keir Starmer urged MPs to work together on a 'common endeavour of national renewal' (Picture: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)

Liberal Tories must realise party is being dragged across sinister dividing line

From left, Lord Cameron, John Lamont, Richard Holden and Andrew Mitchell

Who’s in and who’s out of Rishi Sunak’s new shadow cabinet

Former health secretary Victoria Atkins and former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, appearing on the BBC 1 current affairs programme, Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

The Tory leadership hopefuls jostling for position as party licks its wounds

John Swinney's SNP lost a lot of seats but still persuaded more than 708,000 people to vote for them (Picture: Michael Boyd/Getty Images)

Nationalism is not dead – despite the SNP’s rout

Newly elected Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has a lot to do, immediately.

The immediate challenges for Starmer and why the triumph isn't all good news

Kemi Badenoch is widely expected to run for leader.

Here are the frontrunners to replace Rishi Sunak as the next Tory leader

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Analysis Why Rishi Sunak's doom-plagued PM stint was always destined to end like this

Here's how the constituency election map of Scotland looks

Election campaign revealed Tory and SNP leaders to be wilfully stupid

Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a victory rally at the Tate Modern in London (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

How Labour's surge to power claimed Tory big beasts amid Reform surge

SNP down to just ten seats with Labour set for sweeping majority, exit poll says

General Election 2024’s 7 best campaign moments and gaffes.

General Election 2024 7 best campaign moments and gaffes

As he prepares for government, Starmer should heed warning from recent history Adam Morris

Scotland has many of the essential ingredients of a successful entrepreneurial nation, including world-class colleges and universities, like Edinburgh (Picture: David Cheskin/PA)

How exploiting Scotland's unique strengths can lead to a prosperous future

Why 17-year-olds like me are in despair at this election Olivia Skye Gray

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer during the BBC debate in Nottingham. Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

Analysis Who won the final head-to-head TV debate? Starmer and Sunak exchange blows

Alister Jack reveals details of his election date bets

The Conservatives have withdrawn support from election candidates Craig Williams and Laura Saunders over the betting row. Image: Mark Hall/NationalWorld

Met officers alleged to have placed election date bets

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross is joined by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to unveil The Scottish Conservatives manifesto in Edinburgh yesterday

Bet you can’t wait to kick out the Tories completely in Scotland - Angus Roberts...

Armando Iannucci received an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews earlier this month. Picture: University of St Andrews

Cancelled: Stage satire on Covid and Boris Johnson axed over election date

Analysis Sunak’s last visit to Scotland signals end of ‘zombie government’

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries