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Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits
Cost of living is £630 more expensive per month for single Brits

Cost of living leaves single Brits paying up to £630 more per month

John Muir, Group Chairman and Founder Muir Homes and Muir Group.
John Muir, Group Chairman and Founder Muir Homes and Muir Group.

Providing quality homes will always pay dividends - John Muir

Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high despite the latest figures showing a small rise in the number of people who are out of work.
Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high despite the latest figures showing a small rise in the number of people who are out of work.

Record high for Scotland’s employment rate, figures show

Ava is the most popular baby name, with 2,576 parents choosing it for their daughter.
Ava is the most popular baby name, with 2,576 parents choosing it for their daughter.

Top 20 most popular bird-themed baby names revealed

Cameron Mustard is a Civil Engineer Apprentice at AS Homes Scotland.
Cameron Mustard is a Civil Engineer Apprentice at AS Homes Scotland.

Apprenticeships bridge the trade skills gap - Cameron Mustard

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire
‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid overheating concerns: 10 ways to avoid electrical fire

‘Don’t use laptop in bed’ says London Fire Brigade amid fire concern

Britain’s economy grew by 0.5% between September and October in a rebound from a 0.6% contraction the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Britain’s economy grew by 0.5% between September and October in a rebound from a 0.6% contraction the previous month, according to the Office for National Statistics.

UK economy bounces back in October, but shrinks overall as recessions looms- ONS

All but one of this year's 13 deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness have been on single carriageway sections (Picture: John Devlin)
All but one of this year's 13 deaths on the A9 between Perth and Inverness have been on single carriageway sections (Picture: John Devlin)

A9 road death figures should be seen in broader perspective

Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’
Bank of England warns UK will fall into longest recession in history unless it ‘acts forcefully now’

Bank of England warns UK could fall into longest recession in history

EasyJet holidays has launched a all 28-day all inclusive package costing just £650 per person
EasyJet holidays has launched a all 28-day all inclusive package costing just £650 per person

Easyjet claims all-inclusive 28-day holiday cheaper than staying in UK

The top baby names in England and Wales have been revealed - is your tot’s name on the list?
The top baby names in England and Wales have been revealed - is your tot’s name on the list?

Most popular baby names in England and Wales revealed by ONS

Sunshine Communications win the Agency Employer Brand of the Year 2021.
Sunshine Communications win the Agency Employer Brand of the Year 2021.

Strong employer brands provide powerful opportunity to compete in the ‘war for t...

The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
The UK economy contracted for the second month in a row in April in the first back-to-back fall since Covid struck in 2020, as the cost-of-living crisis brought Britain's pandemic recovery to an abrupt end. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Here's what you need to know about a recession

McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years (Photo: Adobe)
McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years (Photo: Adobe)

McDonald’s hikes price of cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years as the fast-food giant passes the effect of soaring costs onto customers.
McDonald’s is hiking the price of its cheeseburger for the first time in 14 years as the fast-food giant passes the effect of soaring costs onto customers.

New price of McDonald’s cheeseburger revealed amid first price hike in 14 years

The National Covid Memorial Wall in London.
The National Covid Memorial Wall in London.

Number of UK Covid deaths passes 200,000, ONS data shows

Dr Amy Small, a GP from the Lothians, has Long Covid and has welcomed the new approach to patient care. PIC: Contributed.
Dr Amy Small, a GP from the Lothians, has Long Covid and has welcomed the new approach to patient care. PIC: Contributed.

We must share our breakthrough in Long Covid care - Allan Cowie

The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland increased last week, according to the latest figures. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The number of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Scotland increased last week, according to the latest figures. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Coronavirus infections rise in Scotland

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile customers will soon see their mobile phone costs triple (Getty Images)
Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile customers will soon see their mobile phone costs triple (Getty Images)

Thousands of pay-as-you-go mobile users will soon see costs triple

Unemployment in Scotland fell to a record low in the last quarter, according to latest figures.
Unemployment in Scotland fell to a record low in the last quarter, according to latest figures.

Scotland’s unemployment rate falls to record low

Now data reveals just over half of Scots are believed to have contracted Covid-19 over a period of almost 18 months during the pandemic.
Now data reveals just over half of Scots are believed to have contracted Covid-19 over a period of almost 18 months during the pandemic.

More than half of Scots have had coronavirus, ONS survey finds

Health workers prepare to assist at a NHS Test and Trace Covid-19 testing unit at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, West London in 2021. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
Health workers prepare to assist at a NHS Test and Trace Covid-19 testing unit at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, West London in 2021. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

Why does Scotland have higher Covid rates than England?

Follow live her as Nicola Sturgeon is expected to lift final Covid restrictions in Scotland.
Follow live her as Nicola Sturgeon is expected to lift final Covid restrictions in Scotland.

Live Covid LIVE: FM to announce easing of final restrictions

A health worker removes Covid-19 test kits from a box at a NHS Test and Trace Covid-19 testing unit. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images
A health worker removes Covid-19 test kits from a box at a NHS Test and Trace Covid-19 testing unit. Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images

Covid infections at highest level on record, ONS estimates

Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)
Spain could become the first European country to downgrade Covid-19 to a ‘flu-like’ status (Photo: Getty Images)

Spain pushes EU to downgrade Covid to ‘flu-like’ status as fatality rate drops

Top tips on how to get a pay rise in 2022

In Scotland, the latest estimate of people with Covid is one in 95 people, down from one in 85 the previous week and below September’s peak of one in 45.
In Scotland, the latest estimate of people with Covid is one in 95 people, down from one in 85 the previous week and below September’s peak of one in 45.

Scotland has lowest Covid-19 infection rate in UK - ONS figures

Many baby names that were once popular are now going out of fashion.
Many baby names that were once popular are now going out of fashion.

Once-popular baby names have fallen in popularity rankings

The latest Scottish Government coronavirus figures (Photo: Jane Barlow).
The latest Scottish Government coronavirus figures (Photo: Jane Barlow).

Latest coronavirus figures in Scotland

Overall food prices have risen by 0.2% during the last year - but prices for individual food groups are up to 13.4 higher
Overall food prices have risen by 0.2% during the last year - but prices for individual food groups are up to 13.4 higher

20 food and drink items with the biggest price hikes in the past 12 months

The report also cited sources saying the famously mercurial retail boss could still change his plans. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.
The report also cited sources saying the famously mercurial retail boss could still change his plans. Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images.

Mike Ashley rumoured to be stepping down as Frasers Group chief

Latest coronavirus figures in Scotland (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images).
Latest coronavirus figures in Scotland (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images).

Latest Scottish Government covid figures

Nurse Eleanor Pinkerton prepares a coronavirus vaccine. Picture: PA
Nurse Eleanor Pinkerton prepares a coronavirus vaccine. Picture: PA

Coronavirus in Scotland: Four deaths reported as 2317 new cases confirmed

Staff at University Hospital Monklands ventilate a Covid-positive patient on the ICU ward on February 5, 2021 in Airdrie, Scotland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Staff at University Hospital Monklands ventilate a Covid-positive patient on the ICU ward on February 5, 2021 in Airdrie, Scotland. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Latest coronavirus figures in Scotland

A game-changer in fight against common colds - Professor Peter Barlow, Dr Craig ...

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from Covid-19, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)
Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from Covid-19, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (Photo: Shutterstock)

Over 150,000 people in the UK have died from coronavirus - according to ONS figu...

Sign that reads "Back Soon" in the window of a closed shop in Edinburgh city centre, as lockdown measures for mainland Scotland continue picture: PA/Jane Barlow
Sign that reads "Back Soon" in the window of a closed shop in Edinburgh city centre, as lockdown measures for mainland Scotland continue picture: PA/Jane Barlow

Scotland has highest Covid rate in UK, says ONS survey

With some areas scoring low in the study, there were some surprising entries at the bottom end of the scale.
With some areas scoring low in the study, there were some surprising entries at the bottom end of the scale.

In pictures: 12 places in Scotland with the worst rated work/life balance - do y...

Scotland offers a wide variety of places to live and work.
Scotland offers a wide variety of places to live and work.

In pictures: Top ten places in Scotland for work/life balance

Coronavirus symptoms have largely proven to be the same with the original and UK variant (Picture OLI SCARFF/Getty Images)
Coronavirus symptoms have largely proven to be the same with the original and UK variant (Picture OLI SCARFF/Getty Images)

What are the symptoms of the new UK Covid variant?

It is currently “too early” to tell whether or not lockdown restrictions will end in the spring, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said (Photo by Paul Ellis: WPA Pool/Getty Images
It is currently “too early” to tell whether or not lockdown restrictions will end in the spring, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said (Photo by Paul Ellis: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Lockdown restrictions may not end in spring - according to Boris Johnson

Former prime minister Gordon Brown speaks at Gorbals Parish Church in Glasgow. Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty Images
Former prime minister Gordon Brown speaks at Gorbals Parish Church in Glasgow. Picture: Duncan McGlynn/Getty Images

Scotland's Covid detection rate 'the worst of all UK nations'

Coronavirus cases rise.
Coronavirus cases rise.

1,895 new cases of Covid-19 in Scotland

Teacher in class (photo: David Davis, PA).
Teacher in class (photo: David Davis, PA).

Teaching union branches threaten industrial action in school safety dispute

Photo credit : David Jones/PA Wire
Photo credit : David Jones/PA Wire

Mass testing in schools ‘could help judge impact of coronavirus on attainment’

Gaining access to ecommerce and point of sale data is now crucial for financial service providers, says Lord. Picture: Armir Trota.
Gaining access to ecommerce and point of sale data is now crucial for financial service providers, says Lord. Picture: Armir Trota.

Small business resilience and the evolution of ecommerce - comment

Will the second wave of coronavirus be more deadly than the first? How death rates and cases compare so far - and what experts predict (Photo: Shutterstock)
Will the second wave of coronavirus be more deadly than the first? How death rates and cases compare so far - and what experts predict (Photo: Shutterstock)

The second coronavirus seems to be less deadly than the first

The researchers behind the study said that findings show more widespread testing is needed (Photo: Shutterstock)
The researchers behind the study said that findings show more widespread testing is needed (Photo: Shutterstock)

80% of people with coronavirus in the UK display no symptoms

There have been 10,000 extra deaths at home in the UK since June - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)
There have been 10,000 extra deaths at home in the UK since June - here’s why (Photo: Shutterstock)

There have been 10,000 extra deaths at home in the UK since June - here’s why

More than 1,200 high street stores closed during the first half of 2019
More than 1,200 high street stores closed during the first half of 2019

These are the 20 towns and cities with the fastest declining high streets in the...

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SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf taking part in the SNP leadership debate in Inverness on Friday
SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf taking part in the SNP leadership debate in Inverness on Friday

Humza Yousaf pledges to ‘reform’ SNP party HQ

Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief
Murray Foote resigned on Friday as SNP media chief

SNP head of media resigns over membership figures debacle

Officers were called to Graham Road in the town’s Brucehill on February 28
Officers were called to Graham Road in the town’s Brucehill on February 28

Seven charged with ‘mobbing and rioting’ in Dumbarton