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The unemployment rate in Scotland has dropped by 1.1 percentage points in the past year, figures show. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Scottish unemployment rate drops by 1.1% since last year to joint record low Politics

Former Scottish Secretary David Mundell said a new prime minister would make no difference to the UK approach to independence. Picture: PA

Former Scottish secretary declares 'no major change' on indyref2 by new PM Politics

Jess Phillips: Civil servants are being 'treated like s***' by Tory ministers Politics

Nicola Sturgeon warns a third of Scottish households face ‘extreme fuel poverty’ Politics

Scotland needs to up its game on EV charging points – Scotsman comment Columnists

Nicola Sturgeon urged to back bid for a green freeport in the north east Politics

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

Analysis: Tory party too busy picking new leader to deal with cost of living Politics

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

UK Government submits independence case to Supreme Court Politics

Alcohol-related deaths in Scotland climb to highest level since 2008 Health

Council workers at risk of poverty unless pay offer improves, says union Politics

Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy Politics

Independent Scotland can and will lead on international development – Chris Law Columnists

Scottish officials took issue with mention of England’s 1966 win in jubilee book Politics

As cost-of-living crisis grows, UK Government has gone awol – Scotsman comment Columnists

Joe Lycett in savage dig at UK Government during opening ceremony People

Farming: Clock is ticking for Scottish seed potato exports Home

Gilruth accuses UK Government of 'belligerence' over handling of rail strikes Politics

Readers' Letters: Scotland should welcome hydrogen car plant Letters

UK Government has no 'legal imperative' to respond to SNP calls for independence Politics

UK Government needs to ‘radically increase’ Afghan resettlement scheme World

Scotland’s oil areas ‘in prime position’ for £100bn carbon capture bounty Environment

Sunak brands Truss tax cut plans 'not responsible' during BBC debate Politics

Sturgeon's indy plans 'not legally relevant', argues Lord Advocate Politics

Brian Wilson: Drug deaths tragedy is an indictment of how Scotland is run Columnists

Single-use plastics ban to take full effect after UK Government move People

Farming: Precision breeding techniques are still on the agenda Home

Business leaders urge next prime minister to slash VAT amid soaring inflation Consumer

Making waves: Tidal energy expert in plea for more support Environment

UK politicians should move goalposts on Scottish independence – Derrick Wyatt Columnists

What is causing the UK heatwave? Environment

Supreme Court to hold hearing on indyref2 after rejecting UK Government request Politics

Covid triples across Europe and hospital admissions double, says WHO Coronavirus

Readers' Letters: Sturgeon has an odd notion of ‘compromise’ Letters

Devolved ministers issue joint plea to UK Government over cost-of-living support Politics

Next PM must 'accelerate' UK Government's work in Scotland, says Alister Jack Politics

Farming: Problems mounting for the pig industry supply chain Home

Nicola Sturgeon 'open to negotiation' on her independence referendum plans Politics

What's in Nicola Sturgeon's latest independence paper? Politics

Supreme Court's decision on Indyref2 case is not as clear-cut as some suggest Columnists

Referendum plans dealt blow after Supreme Court papers cite 'lack of confidence' Politics

Why home insulation should be a great national crusade – Brian Wilson Columnists

Johnson is acting like Trump in refusing to accept Scottish election result Columnists

How the UK is failing to cut carbon emissions quickly enough – Andrew Midgley Columnists

Analysis: Poll results illustrate big problems for the SNP in referendum battle Politics

Analysis: Nicola Sturgeon’s last roll of dice risks career Politics

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