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In graphs: See how much landlords tried to increase rents in Scotland

A FALKIRK landlord tried to hike a tenant's rent by 121 per cent, a National investigation found.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Daniel Hemric celebrates with a backflip as he earns first NASCAR Truck win

Daniel Hemric's NASCAR career has taken him in several different directions across all three National divisions. He originally made it to the Cup Series in 2019 before moving back down to the Xfinity Series where he became a champion in 2021. In 2024, he was back full time in the…

Motorsport · Mar 29, 2025

UK Government taken to court over 'unlawful' 31 oil and gas licences

The UK Government is being taken to court over its decision to grant 31 oil and gas licences ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

'Finest clown in Westminster's circus': Why The National will miss Douglas Ross

WE here at The National would like to pay tribute to one of the finest clowns that ever passed through the Westminster circus.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

BBC 'almost never' mentions ICJ or ICC rulings on Israel, expert finds

THE BBC is losing the trust of its viewers in its coverage of Israel and Palestine by failing to thoroughly contextualise Israel’s actions, an…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Investigation explores how the Scottish rent cap ending affected tenants

Next week marks a year since the end of the Scottish Government's rent cap policy.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

NZ coalition parties clash over Paris Agreement

Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has called for New Zealand to consider leaving the Paris Agreement, contradicting his government's position.

AAP · Mar 24, 2025

Protest throws focus on calls for quicker Lords reform

A noisy protest calling for the House of Lords to be abolished led to a pause in proceedings in Westminster’s second chamber on Thursday ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2025

Power returns to Heathrow Airport after 'interim solution' from National Grid

Power appears to have returned to Heathrow Airport, thanks to National Grid, but it remains closed.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025