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How the UK government's veto of Scotland's gender recognition bill brought tensions in the union to the surface

From calls for a second Scottish independence referendum and speculation about “indy-curiousity” in Wales, to the collapse of the power-sharing agreement in Northern Ireland, the state of the UK union has been the subject of much political discussion over the past decade.

The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023

Edinburgh cook's pioneering haggis recipe that shaped Burns Supper as we know it

A talented 18th century Edinburgh cook's all-but-forgotten recipe for fabled haggis may have secured its status as Scotland's national dish and a Burns Night staple.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

Cost of living crisis sparks rise in electricity meter tampering

The cost of living crisis is driving a ”worrying” rise in meter tampering, according to trade associations in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon opens conference with message on big plans for wind power

The First Minister opened the Scottish Renewables' Offshore Wind Conference at the SEC in Glasgow today.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023

Watch live: Lockerbie plane bombing suspect to appear in federal court

Watch as a man suspected of making a bomb that blew up Pan Am flight 103, killing 270 people above Lockerbie, Scotland in 1988, is to appear in a Washington federal court today, 25 January.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Two more Strep A fatalities in Scotland over last week as death toll rises to 19

Public Health Scotland say there has been an increase in cases of the seasonal infection this year.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Scottish gastropub makes list of the top 50 in UK as 'long-term favourite'

The best 50 gastropubs across the UK have been named by Estrella Damm and only one food and drink spot in Scotland makes an appearance in the prestigious list.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

'Lovely' Burns Night postbox as snap of knitted tribute captured in Glasgow

In celebration of Burns Night on January 25, a postbox in Glasgow was decorated in honour of the iconic Scots poet and one snapper was quick to get photos.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Scottish insolvencies rise, but credit pressure yet to reach pre-pandemic levels

Liquidations and receiverships were up by 13.3% year-on-year

Insider UK · Jan 25, 2023

SNP MP's perfect response as Ann Widdecombe says Scotland should be 'put aside'

FORMER Tory MP Ann Widdecombe got into a spat on Politics Live after she dismissed the fact prescriptions are free in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2023