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Sunak to tax oil and gas giants to fund emergency cost of living package

New measures to help cost of living crisis expected as Sunak to tax oil and gas giants
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will today announce a new billion pound package of measures to deal with the cost of living crisis.

Greater urgency needed across Scotland to improve lives of children in care

Greater urgency needed across Scotland to improve lives of children in care

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‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

special series ‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

There are fears over the roll-out of free childcare across Scotland.

SNP free childcare policy under threat as staff quit for supermarket jobs

Tories accused of 'choosing not to' unveil cost of living measure until after Sue Gray report

Tories accused of 'choosing not to' unveil cost of living measure until after Sue Gray report

Alison Rowat: Good day for Prime Minister but a dreadful one for democracy

Alison Rowat: Good day for Prime Minister but a dreadful one for democracy

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks with stallholders while stood behind British flags, during an event to promote British businesses, at Downing Street, London. Picture date: Monday May 9, 2022..

PREMIUM Hannah Rodger: Gray report lifts the lid on 'a cesspit full of arrogant, entitled narcissists'

The audience laugh as Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a visit to the JCB cab manufacturing centre in Uttoxeter, while on the General Election campaign trail in 2019

PREMIUM Neil Mackay: Vladimir Putin would be proud of Boris Johnson’s war on truth

HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries the UK's Trident nuclear deterrent

Voters in favour of an independent Scotland keeping Trident - poll

Britain's Emma Raducanu plays a shot against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler).

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray for mixed doubles pairing? Yes please

Glasgow's Renfield Street has links with Bram Stoker's Dracula

The Glasgow street that inspired world's greatest gothic horror

Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma after he developed an unusual rash on his cheeks and nose about 13 years ago, and pains in his right arm.

Man receives treatment in Glasgow after ‘world first’ double hand transplant

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement to the House of Commons, London, following the publication of Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties in Whitehall during the coronavirus lockdown.

PREMIUM Westminster sketch: Sir Beer Korma and the great gaseous zeppelin of pomposity

Picture: Gordon Terris

Scottish business confidence lowest in UK, survey reveals

Studio artists Luisa Compobassi (left) and Jo Kinsey (right) make their final touches to the wax figure of Queen Elizabeth II at Madame Tussauds London ahead the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

PREMIUM Mark Smith: Would you pass the jubilee nationalism test?

Demand for high-quality office accommodation is rising in Glasgow
but there is a shortage of Grade
A stock, property experts say Picture:
Colin Mearns

PREMIUM Scott Wright: Great office revival gathering pace in Scotland’s cities but challenges remain

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Partygate report

Our cartoonist Steven Camley’s take on Partygate report

Hugh Peebles, who spotted this floor sign in a local supermarket, says: “With all the rain we’ve had lately it’s nice to know there’s a food specially formulated for dogs that get drenched during their walks.”

PREMIUM Herald Diary: Have you seen the new movie Rangers on a Train yet?

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross

Douglas Ross does not call for PM to quit but denies him 'unqualified support'

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Iain Macwhirter

Iain Macwhirter: The big questions Nicola Sturgeon must answer before Indyref2

Alison Rowat: Good day for Prime Minister but a dreadful one for democracy

Lesley Riddoch: We must end the scandal of electricity standing charges

Brian Taylor: Nicola Sturgeon is quietly developing a strategic response to global crises

Neil Mackay: Vladimir Putin would be proud of Boris Johnson’s war on truth

We should not ignore benefits of eating meat for both public health and rural Scotland

Kevin McKenna: The family that shivers together stays together, right?

Sport

Ferguson 'hopeful' of McGregor Rangers contract extension as he reveals chats with ex-team-mate

Ferguson 'hopeful' of McGregor Rangers contract extension as he reveals chats with ex-team-mate
BARRY FERGUSON admits he's none the wiser over Allan McGregor's Rangers contract situation - depsite trying to get an answer from his former team-mate.

Britain's Emma Raducanu plays a shot against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler).

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray for mixed doubles pairing? Yes please

Bradley Neil on 'kick up the a**e' which provided him with fresh motivation on the course

Bradley Neil on 'kick up the a**e' which provided him with fresh motivation on the course

Chris Jack

Rangers fans in the stands during the UEFA Europa League Final at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan

Chris Jack Rangers fans deserve UEFA answers after Seville Europa League shambles

Ko Itakura helped Schalke to the Bundesliga 2 title last season while on loan in Germany, but the door could be open for Celtic to move for the Manchester City centre-back.

Celtic transfer latest as Ko Itakura option re-emerges following previous interest in centre-back

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PREMIUM Calvin Bassey continues remarkable Rangers rise as Leicester mindset and Brendan Rodgers stance revealed

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Exclusive Calvin Bassey given £25million rating as mentor urges Premier League clubs to 'snap Rangers' hand off'

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Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma after he developed an unusual rash on his cheeks and nose about 13 years ago, and pains in his right arm.

Man receives treatment in Glasgow after ‘world first’ double hand transplant

Picture: Gordon Terris

Scottish business confidence lowest in UK, survey reveals

‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

Opinion

Britain's Emma Raducanu plays a shot against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler).

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray for mixed doubles pairing? Yes please

Alison Rowat: Good day for Prime Minister but a dreadful one for democracy

Alison Rowat: Good day for Prime Minister but a dreadful one for democracy

PREMIUM

Studio artists Luisa Compobassi (left) and Jo Kinsey (right) make their final touches to the wax figure of Queen Elizabeth II at Madame Tussauds London ahead the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

PREMIUM Mark Smith: Would you pass the jubilee nationalism test?

PREMIUM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers a statement to the House of Commons, London, following the publication of Sue Gray's report into Downing Street parties in Whitehall during the coronavirus lockdown.

PREMIUM Westminster sketch: Sir Beer Korma and the great gaseous zeppelin of pomposity

PREMIUM

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks with stallholders while stood behind British flags, during an event to promote British businesses, at Downing Street, London. Picture date: Monday May 9, 2022..

PREMIUM Hannah Rodger: Gray report lifts the lid on 'a cesspit full of arrogant, entitled narcissists'

PREMIUM

The audience laugh as Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a visit to the JCB cab manufacturing centre in Uttoxeter, while on the General Election campaign trail in 2019

PREMIUM Neil Mackay: Vladimir Putin would be proud of Boris Johnson’s war on truth

Kevin McKenna: The family that shivers together stays together, right?

Kevin McKenna: The family that shivers together stays together, right?

Martin Hannan

Edinburgh held off Glasgow Warriors at the weekend to seal Champions Cup rugby next term

Martin Hannan World Rugby too quick on the draw for a fair contest - Martin Hannan

Elisabeth Moss stars in the drama series, The Handmaid's Tale, based on the award-winning, best-selling novel by Margaret Atwood

Issue of the Day: How a fireproof book is helping in the fight for freedom of expression

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Tories accused of 'choosing not to' unveil cost of living measure until after Sue Gray report

Tories accused of 'choosing not to' unveil cost of living measure until after Sue Gray report

Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma after he developed an unusual rash on his cheeks and nose about 13 years ago, and pains in his right arm.

Man receives treatment in Glasgow after ‘world first’ double hand transplant

Britain's Emma Raducanu plays a shot against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic during their first round match at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Monday, May 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Michel Euler).

Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray for mixed doubles pairing? Yes please

Glasgow's Renfield Street has links with Bram Stoker's Dracula

The Glasgow street that inspired world's greatest gothic horror

What is today’s Wordle? May 26 hints (PA)

What is today’s Wordle? May 26 hints

Kevin McKidd has been pictured in Glasgow city centre filming the new ITV drama The Elect. Pictures by Gordon Terris

Actor Kevin McKidd on set of new ITV drama in Glasgow city centre

Scotch Malt Whisky Society's new members rooms, Bath Street, Glasgow.

Photo/Peter Sandground

Prestigious Scotch whisky club maintains membership growth

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Steven Gallagher, 48, was diagnosed with scleroderma after he developed an unusual rash on his cheeks and nose about 13 years ago, and pains in his right arm.

Man receives treatment in Glasgow after ‘world first’ double hand transplant

Picture: Gordon Terris

Scottish business confidence lowest in UK, survey reveals

‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

special series ‘Bleak’ summer ahead for Scottish tourism as 300 hotels on market

There are fears over the roll-out of free childcare across Scotland.

SNP free childcare policy under threat as staff quit for supermarket jobs

Demand for high-quality office accommodation is rising in Glasgow
but there is a shortage of Grade
A stock, property experts say Picture:
Colin Mearns

PREMIUM Scott Wright: Great office revival gathering pace in Scotland’s cities but challenges remain

Stock photo of maggots.

Pupils horrified as maggots drop from ceiling onto classroom desks

The brewery was established in 1869

Updated Historic Edinburgh brewery to shut down

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Ferguson 'hopeful' of McGregor Rangers contract extension as he reveals chats with ex-team-mate

Ferguson 'hopeful' of McGregor Rangers contract extension as he reveals chats with ex-team-mate

Premier Sports Cup group stage draw in full with Aberdeen and Hibs included

Premier Sports Cup group stage draw in full

Glasgow Warriors sign South African forward Sintu Manjezi

Glasgow Warriors sign South African forward Sintu Manjezi