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Scottish independence group issues update on St Andrew's Day convention

A SCOTTISH independence​ group has issued an update on a convention it has planned for later in the year ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Scotland's top trade unionist urges SNP members to back tax rises at conference

SCOTLAND’S top trade unionist has urged SNP members to back “progressive taxation on land, building and wealth taxes” at the party’s…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Scottish writer in crowdfunder appeal for book on 2008 financial crash

A SCOTTISH writer and cartoonist has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to raise money for the publication of his satirical novel on the 2008 global…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2024

Special exam results helpline set up ahead of students getting their grades

STAFF at a dedicated helpline are gearing up for calls from Scotland’s students after they receive their exam results on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2024

Women call for separate baby loss units in Scottish hospitals

WALKING on to the labour ward at 13 weeks pregnant, Sharon Campbell wasn’t beaming with the joy of an expectant mother. At her 12-week scan,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2024

Controversy as Scottish council-owned venue set to host major arms conference

A MAJOR arms conference is set to be held in Edinburgh at a council-owned venue, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2024

'St Andrews betrayed me': Rector speaks out after dismissal over Gaza

THE rector of a Scottish university has said the institution has “betrayed” her and “the entire student body” by removing her from key roles…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024

Labour plans set to make 'healthy' profits for private firms, says top journalist

AN investigative journalist who helped lift the lid on Labour’s private finance addiction has warned how the party’s new public spending…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024

Warning as Labour advised 'by same finance giants who will benefit from PFIs'

THE Labour government’s economic advisory bodies are “almost entirely dominated by financial industry lobbyists” – and the UK public could…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024

Owner beware: 4 reasons why selling part of Kiwibank could do more harm than good

To sell, or not to sell – that is the question various governments have asked since Kiwibank was established in 2002. Now it’s the turn of the current National-led coalition to examine the bank’s state ownership.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024