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Can Douglas Alexander survive as Scottish Secretary amid Mandelson files fallout?

WHEN Douglas Alexander was elevated to the role of Scottish Secretary last year, it didn’t go down well with some in the party ...

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Peter Mandelson introduced Douglas Alexander to lobbying firm

THE SNP are stepping up pressure on Labour’s Douglas Alexander to quit as Scottish Secretary after files showed Peter Mandelson introduced him to…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for Scottish Secretary to quit over links to Lord Peter Mandelson

The SNP is seeking to put pressure on Douglas Alexander in the wake of documents released regarding Lord Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.

Evening Standard

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Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland)

Independence only way to save young Scots from ‘lost generation’, SNP warn

INDEPENDENCE is "the only way Scotland can escape", the SNP have argued in response to a new report warning of a “lost generation” ...

The National (Scotland)

'Drop in the ocean': Rachel Reeves mocked over flagship cost of living pledge

RACHEL Reeves’s flagship cost-of-living support measure has been derided as a “drop in the ocean”.

The National (Scotland)

UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate in almost two years

Bank of England says individuals borrowed extra £2.1bn in consumer credit in November

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Former MP challenging Alex Kerr for SNP national secretary role

A FORMER SNP MP is reportedly challenging the party’s current national secretary following revelations that the office bearer mishandled evidence…

The National (Scotland)

SNP national secretary faces calls to quit amid row over 'rigged' case

THE SNP’s national secretary is facing calls to immediately resign over allegations that he “rigged” a complaints process against a…

The National (Scotland)

SNP national secretary 'threatens' members amid 'stitch up' claims

AN SNP chief has suggested that members speculating about a candidate who was denied a Holyrood run because of a “kangaroo court ruling” should…

The National (Scotland)

Former SNP MP rapped for false 'John Swinney support' claim amid Holyrood battle

A FORMER SNP MP has been reprimanded for falsely claiming he had been endorsed to run as an MSP by John Swinney.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Labour ‘call in police’ after private WhatsApp leak to The National

GLASGOW Labour have involved the police after confidential WhatsApps were leaked to The National ...

The National (Scotland)

Meet the new generation of SNP hopefuls running for Holyrood

IT’S the race before the race – selection contests for the SNP are heating up with scores of fresh faces putting themselves forward for the…

The National (Scotland)

Labour MP confronted after slating Scotland's 'living standards' amid DWP cuts

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been branded "the invisible man" after he launched an attack on the SNP's record on living standards

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SNP national secretary to make bid for Holyrood seat in 2026

THE SNP’s national secretary has announced his intention to stand in the 2026 Holyrood election ...

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FTSE 100 share index records biggest weekly loss in a year, as US shutdown fears hit markets – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nears $100,000 – as it happened

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes up bitcoin

Evening Standard

SNP ruling body proposes cutting HQ staff

A consultation on the changes has been opened for staff.

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UK firms in ‘significant financial distress’ hits record levels; Gold rises over $2,700/ounce – as it happened

“Toxic effect of high inflation” is hurting businesses, reports Begbies Traynor

The National (Scotland)

SNP to elect new national secretary – as two stand to be party president

THE SNP will elect a new national secretary at conference as the incumbent has chosen to step down, the finalised agenda has revealed ...

Evening Standard

'UK recession already over', economists say

The recession appears set to be the shortest one possible, and among the shallowest on record

The Guardian - UK

Retail slump raises spectre of recession as Hunt looks more Truss-like by the day

Surprise fall in December sales damages chancellor’s claims that UK economy is on right track

Evening Standard

UK to 'dodge winter recession' as key business survey shows private sector growing

But the continued strength of the economy may encourage the Bank of England to keep interest rates higher for longer

The Guardian - UK

UK retail sector may be in recession before key Christmas sales season

Mild weather in September and cost of living crisis lead to reduction in spending

Glasgow Live

Glasgow People's Palace and Winter Gardens 'still a priority' despite funding blow

The council missed out on a bid to the UK government Levelling Up fund which would have helped restore the historic site.

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