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First Minister John Swinney suffered a double defeat in Holyrood. (Image: Jeff Mitchell/Getty)

Scottish Government

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Swinney suffers double defeat over free school meals and peak rail fares
John Swinney suffered a double defeat in Holyrood over the Scottish Government's plans to scrap free school meals and reinstate peak rail fares.

Nick Nairn and wife Julia outside Nairn's

Nick Nairn and wife Julia outside Nairn's

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High-profile Scottish chef Nick Nairn shuts restaurant

The problems facing the cosmetic sector were recently highlighted in the Herald's Skin Deep investigation series

The problems facing the cosmetic sector were recently highlighted in the Herald's Skin Deep investigation series

Scot Govt will launch consultation on cosmetic sector curbs 'before end of year'

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

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Rebecca McQuillan: Even if Harris wins US election, the worst of Trump is yet to come

Rebus: A Game Called Malice

Rebus: A Game Called Malice

Theatre reviews

Is new Rebus play a worthy successor to Rankin’s novels about world-weary detective?

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Drugs, whippets and a doomed love affair, my life with Scots cult band

Kyogo is taken out by Robby McCrorie

Kyogo is taken out by Robby McCrorie

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Scottish FA admit to VAR error that went against Celtic earlier this season

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving her first major speech after the July general election at the Treasury in London

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving her first major speech after the July general election at the Treasury in London

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UK economy stagnates for second month running in challenge for Labour Government

The Commonwealth Games could return to Scotland in 2026

The Commonwealth Games could return to Scotland in 2026

Commonwealth Games

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UK Government offers to share financial risk of Glasgow's 2026 Commonwealth bid

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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Free school meals U-turn won't be reversed with defeat in Holyrood debate, DFM warns

Find every article in our Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry series here

Find every article in our Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry series here

Skin Deep: Inside Scotland's Beauty Industry – find all articles in the series here

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger - here's how to apply.

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Harry Potter, Ron Weasley or Hermione Granger - here's how to apply.

Harry Potter TV series looking for UK children for main roles - how to apply

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

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Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

Fresh snow on Ben Wyvis in the Highlands on Wednesday

Fresh snow on Ben Wyvis in the Highlands on Wednesday

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Scotland hit by first snowfall of season as temperatures set to tumble

The incident happened this afternoon

The incident happened this afternoon

Police Scotland

Emergency services attend Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art as police reassure public

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Is travelling by train supposed to be so miserable and expensive?

'Significant moment' for famous Scotch whisky brand as major deal unveiled

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

The SQA is under increasing pressure over the marking of Higher History papers, where student scores fell sharply

Scottish Government

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‘Not acceptable’ – senior teachers hit out at SQA over exam marking changes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney

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Starmer: 'Time SNP were honest about financial mess they made for themselves'

Columnists

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Our 'progressive' politicians are a danger to Scotland's most vulnerable people

Alison Rowat: As border controls tighten the debate on migration must open up

If The Shed was as popular as those lamenting its loss claim, it wouldn’t be closing

Brian Taylor: Think John Swinney has had a tough week? Stand by for more

Neil Mackay: If multimillionaires leave over tax, strip them of their citizenship

Kerry Hudson: The kids were on a wave while I was waiving the fun

Andy Maciver: Mayors are the opportunity from this week’s chaos

Sport

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 12: Rachel McLachlan during a Scotland Women's Rugby training session at Oriam, on August 12, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

McLachlan seeks 'different brand of rugby' on the continent this season
Rachel McLachlan believes pushing herself outside her comfort zone by playing her club rugby in France this season can help her game develop as she looks to be a key player for Scotland heading towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Kyogo is taken out by Robby McCrorie

Kyogo is taken out by Robby McCrorie

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Scottish FA admit to VAR error that went against Celtic earlier this season

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

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Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

Cyriel Dessers' strike caused controversy in the match between Rangers and St Johnstone

Cyriel Dessers' strike caused controversy in the match between Rangers and St Johnstone

Rangers vs St Johnstone VAR audio released as Willie Collum makes major ref admission

Willie Collum explained three key VAR decisions involving Rangers

Willie Collum explained three key VAR decisions involving Rangers

Reason for three key Rangers VAR decisions laid bare in Scottish FA explanation

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Opinion

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris

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Rebecca McQuillan: Even if Harris wins US election, the worst of Trump is yet to come

Electricity and gas prices in the UK have surged in recent years

Electricity and gas prices in the UK have surged in recent years

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Ian McConnell: Why narrow-minded Labour bang out of order on winter fuel payments

Refugees from Syria arrive at the train station in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. AP

Refugees from Syria arrive at the train station in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015. AP

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Alison Rowat: As border controls tighten the debate on migration must open up

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Business

Nick Nairn and wife Julia outside Nairn's

Nick Nairn and wife Julia outside Nairn's

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High-profile Scottish chef Nick Nairn shuts restaurant

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving her first major speech after the July general election at the Treasury in London

Chancellor Rachel Reeves giving her first major speech after the July general election at the Treasury in London

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UK economy stagnates for second month running in challenge for Labour Government

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

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Renowned Scottish dunes golf course set for major expansion

'Significant moment' for famous Scotch whisky brand as major deal unveiled

Electricity and gas prices in the UK have surged in recent years

Electricity and gas prices in the UK have surged in recent years

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Ian McConnell: Why narrow-minded Labour bang out of order on winter fuel payments

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Major company board role for former Scottish Enterprise chief executive

Mike Ashley's Frasers sets date to open major new Scottish 'concept' store

Mike Ashley's Frasers sets date to open major new Scottish 'concept' store

Business Briefing

Mike Ashley's Frasers sets date to open major new Scottish 'concept' store