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Rangers' jaw-dropping £104.4m squad value as Wolves loanee price revealed and Butland value confirmed

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Here's how much Rangers' 2023/2024 squad is worth as James Tavernier, Jack Butland and Fabio Silva's transfer values are revealed.

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Douglas Henshall: From Primeval to Shetland, here's everything you need to know about the Scottish actor

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Glasgow-born actor Douglas Henshall may have devastated fans by departing Shetland, but his career certainly hasn't slowed down.

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Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

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The cut to NI announced in the Spring Budget and minimum wages rises from April mean young people aged between 16 and 23 will pay less NI but be paid a higher hourly wage.But companies will be pulled into a ‘fiscal drag’ and pay more in NI…

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Do I Need to Read My Meter? Here's why you need to submit gas and electricity meter readings now - or risk overpaying

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You could miss out on savings if you don't get in touch with our energy supplier in the coming days.

Ethical lender Unity Trust Bank applauds Scottish effort as annual lending tops £1 billion

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Higher bank rate environment and balance sheet growth increased financial returns in 2023.

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Find the right live-in care for your needs – professional service for short or long-term care in Scotland

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Finding the right carer for you is more than just hoping for someonewho can meet your clinical needs

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Quiz chief executive steps down after 31 years as Scottish fashion chain looks to evolve

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Shake-up sees former JD Sports chairman take on a “more active role” at the Glasgow-based group.

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Find your perfect family day out or holiday at Crieff Hydro

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Are you searching for the elusive Scottishholiday to keep all ages entertained, engrossed and having fun? You can find itall at Crieff Hydro, writes Jackie Mitchell.

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Scottish firms warn ‘persistently high cost of doing business’ including new taxes risks long-term harm to economy

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Latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce report raises fresh concerns over the impact of income tax divergence between Scotland and England in attracting and retaining talent.

New builds racing ahead as prices continue to rise - David Alexander

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The increase in the average price of Scottish homes has been extraordinary over the last two to three years. Unlike our counterparts south of the Border Scots have been enjoying a bit of a mini boom in housing with the market rising…

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Hackers threaten to release huge amount of stolen NHS Scotland data

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The criminal hacking group INC RANSOM has demanded a ransom from NHS Scotland in exchange for three terabytes of confidential information which the group claims to have stolen.

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Everything you need to know about oil rig horror game Still Wakes The Deep set off coast of Scotland

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The horror game which is set on an oil rig in the North Sea has received a release date for June 18.

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​Mind the chief executive gap - John McLellan

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​An intriguing item on last week’s Edinburgh Council agenda was an SNP amendment bemoaning a gap in finding a replacement for departing chief executive Andrew Kerr, suggesting a disaster akin to the ravens leaving the Tower of London.

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More than half of Brits have made decisions by trusting their gut

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Six in 10 Brits have trusted their gut to make life-changing decisions – including whether to start a relationship, buy a house, and accept a job,

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Windfall tax: SNP Health Secretary Neil Gray calls for tax on oil and gas giants to be 'widened', but not 'extended'

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Neil Gray MSP says a ‘wider spread’ of the windfall tax on oil and gas giants will help Scotland transition away from fossil fuels – but insists the SNP does not want to see the tax extended

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More than 1,100 objections lodged against wind farm plans

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Controversial plans to build the UK’s tallest wind farm on Royal Deeside have received more than 1,100 objections from the public.

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SNP housing programme in 'absolute freefall' after stats show decline

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The Scottish Government has been criticised after its housing programme declined despite a pledge to ramp up construction.

British Business Bank’s£150m fund will help Scotland's smaller businesses grow - Mark Sterritt

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Access to finance is critical for entrepreneurs and business owners at any stage of their journey. Whether you need start-up capital, have spotted an opportunity to grow, or want to even out unpredictable trading periods, external finance…

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Nephrops Fisheries Management Plan event to be held in Fraserburgh

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A public consultation event will be held in Fraserburgh as part of the development of two new Nephrops Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs).

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Top Electric Cars 2024: Here are the 10 most popular electric cars in the UK - and how much they cost

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Nearly 50 per cent of new cars bought in the UK are electric models.

‘It’s a great business, it’s good fun’ - AG Barr boss bows out as Irn-Bru maker’s sales top £400 million

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Chairman says departing CEO has led the transformation of AG Barr from a regional soft drinks business into the “highly successful multi-beverage, branded company that it is today”.

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What to look out for when retrofitting your home to make it energy efficient

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If we want to create warmer, greener homes, most of us willneed to carry out a retrofit.

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Oil and gas chiefs warn Labour's energy strategy could leave UK 'uninvestable'

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Sir Keir Starmer’s strategy to speed up the green energy transition could leave the UK “uninvestable”, the oil and gas industry has warned.

Monday, Mar 25

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Academic has ‘demolished’ economic case for independence, say opposition

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Professor who sat on Scottish Government advisory council says leaving UK would be ‘the biggest Brexit of all time’

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Facts About Cats 2024: Here are 10 of the most fun facts about the adorable Bengal cat breed

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Here are 10 of the most interesting and fun facts about the beautiful Bengal Cat Breed.

I drove the 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range - the RWD Single Motor handles brilliantly and is best for range

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Stylish and great driving EV with up to 406 miles of range benefits from rear-wheel drive switch

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The cost of recruiting foreign staff is about to get much higher - Mark Templeton

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T S Eliot said that April is the cruellest month. And that is certainly true this year if employers need to recruit foreign nationals on skilled worker visas. From 4 April, it is going to cost significantly more.

Court decision on welfare provision has major implications - Ashley Fleming

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A recent case where a Universal Credit application was denied could have serious implications for local authorities and other welfare providers, and how they support EU nationals seeking to live or stay in the UK. A court decision last…