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What does 'public control' of buses mean and can Scotland do it?

MANY Scots don’t need to travel far to see the benefits of public control over bus services.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20

Dealership Tech Says The Quiet Part Out Loud—And Reveals Why Your Service Appointment Will Never Be Honored

"I need to make something abundantly clear."

Motor1 · Oct 15

'Luxury hotel in the sky': British Airways is transforming its A380s

The renovated cabins are part of BA’s multi-million-pound investment, designed to enhance the onboard experience

Evening Standard · Oct 8

Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation

The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of…

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

First VPN administrators sanctioned by US Treasury over ransomware attacks

Following a massive Europol takedown in May, the US Treasury has officially sanctioned the administrators behind First VPN, a service favored by ransomware groups to hide their tracks.

TechRadar · Jul 15

HSBC launch £220 offer to switch banks - but how does it stack up against the competition?

Nationwide, Lloyds and first direct are among the other providers with ongoing switch offers

The Independent UK · Jun 16

'Horrified' John Swinney condemns Reform MSPs over links to 'antisemitic' ally

FIRST Minister John Swinney has responded to The National’s revelation that a top Reform UK activist with close ties to the party’s Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11

John Swinney 'deeply concerned' after STV regional news cuts approved

The First Minister has written to Ofcom following the decision to accept STV’s proposals to alter their regional programming commitments

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1

FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know

FBI links First VPN’s activities to gangs involved in cybercrime and calls for tighter security controls and behavioural monitoring to prevent cyberattacks.

TechRadar · May 29

How to watch the Scottish Parliament vote on Section 30 referendum powers

First Minister John Swinney is set to ask Holyrood to formally request the transfer of powers from the UK Government to Scotland to allow a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26