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Stealth tax rises are on the horizon for Scotland ahead of its election

When Scotland’s finance secretary, Shona Robison, delivered the Scottish budget for 2026-27 on January 13, she framed it as a budget for families that would ease pressure on household finances. Coming only a few months before the Scottish parliamentary elections in May, this budget is especially significant.

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Scotland protects more than a third of its seas. Why is trawling still allowed?

Environmentally damaging fishing practices continue across Europe even in protected areas, conservation groups say.

Euronews

Scotland sends baby box to New York after mayor Mamdani cites policy

Scottish social justice secretary says manifesto pledge for New Yorkers shows shared ‘commitment to tackling child poverty’

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New York mayor Zohran Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

Mr Mamdani previously cited Scotland as an example of where the policy has been introduced

The Independent UK

New York mayor Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

The Social Justice Secretary said the baby box made the more than 3,000-mile journey to America to help with Zohran Mamdani’s baby basket plans.

Evening Standard

Will Storm Ingrid hit London? Met Office warns of flooding and 60mph winds

Yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place across the UK

Evening Standard

Robert Burns and Mary, Queen of Scots: how the poet shaped the enduring cultural legacy of the executed monarch

Internationally synonymous with Scottish identity, Robert Burns is Scotland’s national bard, a status he has achieved through his popularity since his death in 1796. He wrote some of the country’s most famous poems, including the satirical ode, Address to a Haggis and the rousing Scots Wha Hae. His most well-known…

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The sign Princess Charlotte isn't growing up too fast despite being in the public eye from day 1

The Princess of Wales shared an adorable insight about her 10-year-old daughter during a recent visit to Scotland

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ICC Set to Replace Bangladesh with Scotland After Deadline Missed

The prolonged standoff between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be nearing its end, with Bangladesh likely to be replaced at the ICC T20 World Cup. With the 24-hour deadline issued by the ICC now expired and no formal communication received from the…

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In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise

Scotland has designated 37% of its waters as Marine Protected Areas

The Independent UK

Teaching union calls for ‘brighter future’ for Scottish education

The Educational Institute of Scotland unveiled its manifesto ahead of the Scottish election this year.

Evening Standard

Long-lost portrait of Scotland’s national bard on public display for first time

The painting, which fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction last year, was lost for more than 200 years.

Evening Standard

Three people rescued from vehicles as heavy rain causes floods

Met Office weather warnings for rain remain in place in parts of Scotland.

The Independent UK

Alan Brazil taken off the air during talkSPORT Breakfast after falling ill

Brazil is ‘okay’ confirms last-minute stand-in presenter after talkSPORT stalwart was unable to complete the daily breakfast show on Thursday

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Evening Standard

Swinney attacks ‘juvenile’ Alexander amid spat over US military using airport

The First Minister said the Scottish Secretary effectively told him ‘this whole issue was none of my business’.

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Alan Carr's major career move revealed after Strictly speculation

The Celebrity Traitors winner is heading back to Scotland to find a castle to call his own

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Prince William and Kate Middleton heckled in Scotland over Prince Andrew’s Epstein ties

William and Kate’s carefully planned outing in Scotland took an uncomfortable turn when a heckler confronted the couple with questions about Andrew’s scandal.

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Heavy rain and flooding bring travel disruption

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings.

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Heavy downpours brings threat of flooding as Met Office issues weather warnings

Flooding and possible travel disruptions and power cuts are predicted in some parts of the country amid warnings for some residents to prepare ‘flood kits’

Evening Standard

New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced his Government is setting up More Homes Scotland.

Evening Standard

Weather warnings issued as heavy rain brings threat of flooding

The Met Office has issued rain warnings for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the south west of England on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Met office issues series of weather alerts as heavy rain to bring flooding

Drivers have been warned to take care and the Met Office said power cuts are possible

The Guardian - AU

Colin Hay ‘strenuously disapproves’ use of Down Under at March for Australia rallies

Former Men at Work frontman, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia, tells anti-immigration protestors, ‘Go write your own song, leave mine alone’

Evening Standard

UK’s property value hotspots of last year revealed by study

Zoopla said around half of the UK’s homes saw increases in value in 2025.

Evening Standard

John Swinney calls for intervention to increase number of affordable homes

The First Minister says another 36,000 such homes will cost up to £4.9 billion.

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