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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in Washington, DC. The hearing was a rare opportunity for lawmakers to question the leader of the short-form social media video app about the company's relationship with its Chinese owner, ByteDance, and how they handle users' sensitive personal data.

Is this the end of TikTok in the West?

Sue Gilchrist, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons
Sue Gilchrist, Legal Director and employment law specialist at Pinsent Masons

Harrassment Bill amendment protects appropriate workplace discussion - Sue Gilch...

The Scottish Government is following the UK in banning TikTok from official devices
The Scottish Government is following the UK in banning TikTok from official devices

Scottish Government bans TikTok from work devices over cybersecurity fears

The number of Scots living in poverty has reached its highest for almost 20 years, with “disturbing” figures showing more than 1.1 million adults, children and pensioners are affected.

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The number of Scots living in poverty has reached its highest for almost 20 years, with “disturbing” figures showing more than 1.1 million adults, children and pensioners are affected.

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Number of Scots in poverty rises to highest level for two decades at 1.1m

Nicola Anderson, boss of FinTech Scotland, cheered the UK Government supporting the 'high-growth potential of fintech innovation in Glasgow. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.
Nicola Anderson, boss of FinTech Scotland, cheered the UK Government supporting the 'high-growth potential of fintech innovation in Glasgow. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Innovation in Scots fintech boosted as UK bankrolls pioneering Glasgow project

Home secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of the Scottish Government of making "factually inaccurate" statements in the Commons. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP
Home secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of the Scottish Government of making "factually inaccurate" statements in the Commons. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP

Home secretary accused by Scottish Government of 'factually inaccurate' comments

Tom Sime, CEO of Exchange Communications
Tom Sime, CEO of Exchange Communications

Now is the time to embrace the digital revolution - Tom Sime

The Scottish landscape should remain as unsullied as possible, says reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty)
The Scottish landscape should remain as unsullied as possible, says reader (Picture: Andy Buchanan/Getty)

Readers' Letters: Pump storage scheme not worth cost to Scotland

MPs have voted in favour of regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by 515 to 29, majority 486.
MPs have voted in favour of regulations to implement the Stormont brake section of the Windsor Framework by 515 to 29, majority 486.

MPs back Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland

The Scottish Parliament building. Picture: Getty Images
The Scottish Parliament building. Picture: Getty Images

Strategy recommends 3.5% pay increase for public sector workers

Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney delivers a budget statement to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.

Scotland could face average £10bn in cuts per year as health costs soar

Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Crowds throng the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Questions are stacking up for Fringe Society over government-funded HQ

The reservoir at Coire Glas would contain 26 billion litres of water
The reservoir at Coire Glas would contain 26 billion litres of water

Hydro scheme to double the UK's ability to store energy gets £100m boost

Home Secretary Suella Braverman laughs as she tours a building site on the outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda, where deported migrants are planned to be housed (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)
Home Secretary Suella Braverman laughs as she tours a building site on the outskirts of Kigali, Rwanda, where deported migrants are planned to be housed (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Braverman's laughter at Rwandan 'internment' camp was shocking – Angus Robertson

Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England.
Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England.

Private companies see profits soar as UK Government increases asylum hotels

Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill
Suella Braverman listens on as prime minister Rishi Sunak announces the Illegal Migration Bill

Deportation flights to Rwanda could be started “by the summer”

BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker refused to retract his tweet criticising the UK Government's immigration policies (Picture: Ian Walton/PA)
BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker refused to retract his tweet criticising the UK Government's immigration policies (Picture: Ian Walton/PA)

BBC licence fee lies at heart of Lineker impartiality row – Alastair GJ Stewart

Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe set to share £8.6m Budget boost

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's increase in government spending on childcare means the Scottish Government will get extra funding (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's increase in government spending on childcare means the Scottish Government will get extra funding (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Budget shows UK's unwavering commitment to tackling cost-of-living crisis

Nathan Evans' TikTok hit Wellerman showed how wonderful the social media app can be (Picture: Jo Hanley)
Nathan Evans' TikTok hit Wellerman showed how wonderful the social media app can be (Picture: Jo Hanley)

Ministerial TikTok ban shows how democratic world is turning away from China

Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Festival Fringe chiefs defend plan for new multi-million pound HQ

TikTok has been banned from UK Government phones.
TikTok has been banned from UK Government phones.

Call for clarity over use of Chinese-owned TikTok on Scottish Government phones

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to increase duty on Scotch whisky, despite the industry saying the rise announced in the Budget breaks a previous commitment made by the UK Government.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to increase duty on Scotch whisky, despite the industry saying the rise announced in the Budget breaks a previous commitment made by the UK Government.

Jeremy Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

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

The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is being built in Bridgwater, Somerset (Picture: Finnbarr Webster/PA)
The Hinkley Point C nuclear power station is being built in Bridgwater, Somerset (Picture: Finnbarr Webster/PA)

Why Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is dead wrong about nuclear power – Dr Richard Dixon

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the UK was proving the "doubters" wrong.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said the UK was proving the "doubters" wrong.

UK avoids 'technical recession' but forecasts still show standards collapse

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has avoided a recession, but will need the OBR forecasts to be wrong ahead of the next election.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has avoided a recession, but will need the OBR forecasts to be wrong ahead of the next election.

Jeremy Hunt announces reforms but poll boost unlikely

Shona McCarthy is calling for more support for the Edinburgh festivals. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Shona McCarthy is calling for more support for the Edinburgh festivals. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Budgeting to save a UK asset in the Edinburgh festivals? - Shona McCarthy

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)
Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Chancellor's £8.6m festivals boost likely to prompt Scottish Government reaction

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is being urged to use the Budget to "put money back into people's pockets".
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is being urged to use the Budget to "put money back into people's pockets".

What does the Scottish Government want from the Budget and will it get it?

TikTok is owned by a Chinese company.
TikTok is owned by a Chinese company.

How many people use TikTok and why is the UK Government considering banning it?

Lucille and Cecilia promote their Sea Lion Play on the Royal Mile during the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Lucille and Cecilia promote their Sea Lion Play on the Royal Mile during the 2018 Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

UK Government funding for Edinburgh Festival should be welcomed with open arms

A spokesperson for Prince Harry has confirmed he received his invitation for King Charles' coronation.
A spokesperson for Prince Harry has confirmed he received his invitation for King Charles' coronation.

King Charles Coronation: When is it, will Prince Harry come, is it a holiday?

The SNP leadership candidates were asked if JK Rowling was a national treasure during the Sky Debate
The SNP leadership candidates were asked if JK Rowling was a national treasure during the Sky Debate

SNP leadership candidates asked if JK Rowling is a national treasure

BBC chairman Richard Sharp (left) and director-general Tim Davie (Picture: House of Commons/PA)
BBC chairman Richard Sharp (left) and director-general Tim Davie (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

BBC chair and director-general are now hopelessly compromised – Scotsman comment

Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts
Assembly is one of the biggest venue operators at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Picture: William Burdett-Coutts

Chancellor to hand Edinburgh's festivals £8.6m funding boost in Spring Budget

Social security minister Ben Macpherson has suggested the SNP need to slow down their push for independence
Social security minister Ben Macpherson has suggested the SNP need to slow down their push for independence

SNP minister says Scotland is 'not ready' for independence

Stop the boats legislation isn't like 1930's Germany, it's very British

Stewart Hosie claimed the UK Government managed the economy through ideology, not practicality.
Stewart Hosie claimed the UK Government managed the economy through ideology, not practicality.

SNP chief says Tory approach to economy is more 'ideological than practical'

Georgian anti-government protesters rally outside the parliament as lawmakers vote to call off controversial "foreign agent" bill that sparked an international outcry and mass protests.
Georgian anti-government protesters rally outside the parliament as lawmakers vote to call off controversial "foreign agent" bill that sparked an international outcry and mass protests.

Georgia’s unashamed u-turn on controversial bill is something to admire

The UK Government has been challenged to reverse “damaging” plans to tackle illegal migration – with a senior member of the Scottish Cabinet insisting the proposals will in fact “increase people’s risk of exploitation and destitution”.
The UK Government has been challenged to reverse “damaging” plans to tackle illegal migration – with a senior member of the Scottish Cabinet insisting the proposals will in fact “increase people’s risk of exploitation and destitution”.

Migration Bill will increase risk of exploitation, Scottish minister warns

Michael Caine in Zulu
Michael Caine in Zulu

Michael Caine defends ‘Zulu’ following right wing incitement claim

Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Suella Braverman's claim that an 'activist blob' is thwarting the 'will of the people' is dangerous populist rhetoric (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Braverman's rhetoric on immigration is dangerous populism – Scotsman comment

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is said to be the UK’s oldest academic AI research centre, and this year celebrates 60 years of relevant research.   Picture:   Chris Malcolm.
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is said to be the UK’s oldest academic AI research centre, and this year celebrates 60 years of relevant research.   Picture:   Chris Malcolm.

Edin Uni and Cisco connect to create centre to turbocharge software capabilities

Nicola Sturgeon's government seemed to stop listening to people who disagreed with them (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon's government seemed to stop listening to people who disagreed with them (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP looks set for bonfire of bad policies – Scotsman comment

The three SNP leadership candidates: Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan
The three SNP leadership candidates: Humza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan

Analysis: Gloves ripped off in first TV debate of SNP leadership contest

US President Joe Biden speaking at a conference this week. Picture: Getty Images
US President Joe Biden speaking at a conference this week. Picture: Getty Images

Biden administration considering revival of Trump-era migration policy

Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England, on Monday, after having been picked up at sea while attempting to cross the English Channel. Picture: AFP via Getty Images
Migrants are escorted ashore from the UK Border Force vessel 'BF Ranger' in Dover, southeast England, on Monday, after having been picked up at sea while attempting to cross the English Channel. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Scottish Government has 'serious concerns' about asylum seeker bill

Fire Brigade recruits go through their paces. Picture: PA
Fire Brigade recruits go through their paces. Picture: PA

Firefighters accept revised pay deal

Doctor Paul Hughes from FVRH who is helping relief effort in Turkey. Pic: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Doctor Paul Hughes from FVRH who is helping relief effort in Turkey. Pic: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

FVRH doctor helps victims of Turkey earthquake

David Whitehouse, CEO of Offshore Energies UK. Picture: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia
David Whitehouse, CEO of Offshore Energies UK. Picture: Michal Wachucik/Abermedia

New boss of oil and gas trade body urges next First Minister to rethink stance

Migrants picked up at sea while attempting to cross the English Channel are escorted off from a UK Border Force boat upon arrival at the Marina in Dover, southeast England, last year.
Migrants picked up at sea while attempting to cross the English Channel are escorted off from a UK Border Force boat upon arrival at the Marina in Dover, southeast England, last year.

Why new ‘deterrent’ to stop non-legal arrivals in UK is pointless

The UK Government plans to ban anyone arriving in the UK through non-legal means from applying for asylum.
The UK Government plans to ban anyone arriving in the UK through non-legal means from applying for asylum.

Refugees arriving in UK on boats to be banned from right to claim asylum

The candidates at the first SNP leadership hustings in Cumbernauld.
The candidates at the first SNP leadership hustings in Cumbernauld.

Where do the SNP leadership contenders stand on the key issues?

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf delivers a speech on his vision for an independent Scotland, setting out the urgency of securing independence to deliver a socially just, fair, and prosperous future, at the Assembly Hall in Arbroath, Angus, located near to where the Declaration of Arbroath is believed to have been written in 1320.
SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf delivers a speech on his vision for an independent Scotland, setting out the urgency of securing independence to deliver a socially just, fair, and prosperous future, at the Assembly Hall in Arbroath, Angus, located near to where the Declaration of Arbroath is believed to have been written in 1320.

Repealing Section 35 will be central to next general election SNP campaign

Nicola Sturgeon's resignation is a blow to the LGBT+ community (Picture: Robert Perry/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon's resignation is a blow to the LGBT+ community (Picture: Robert Perry/Getty Images)

Will Nicola Sturgeon’s successor commit to LGBT+ equality? – Vic Valentine

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A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins
A pothole near the Fairy Pools in Skye. Picture: Liam Cousins

‘Crater-like’ Skye potholes threaten fatal crashes – tourism body SkyeConnect

Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images
Finance secretary Kate Forbes (left), ex-minister Ash Regan (centre), and health secretary Humza Yousaf (right) are seen arriving at the BBC televised leadership debate in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty images

Panic has set in within SNP, say party insiders

Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire
Servicemen from the The Royal Regiment of Scotland who helped carry the Queen's coffin at her lying-in-rest in Edinburgh have been awarded the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), which recognises distinguished personal service to the monarch in the Queen's demise honours list. Picture: Alkis Konstantinidis/PA Wire

Queen Elizabeth II's Scottish pallbearers honoured in special list

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