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Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting ...

The rising popularity of vaping and its financial boost to convenience stores has been highlighted in a new University of Edinburgh study. Vapes are now ...

A rediscovered 'lost' fragment of music, hidden within the pages of Scotland's first full-length printed book, is offering ...

Most women with intermediate-risk breast cancer can safely skip chest wall irradiation after mastectomy and avoid the risks ...

Prince Edward has not been joined by his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh, in the US. The couple spent Christmas on the ...

The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise ...

The social media post JK Rowling penned to mark the occasion of her 23rd wedding anniversary was short, understated and ...

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HM the King has appointed the Rt Hon Lord Pentland as Scotland’s new Lord President. The announcement was made by First Minister John Swinney on Thursday as he welcomed the appointment. Lord Pentland ...