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More Scottish teenagers are in work, education or training, figures have shown, but the poorest are five times less likely to participate.

Scotland's youth Neet total has barely moved in ten years. So why the record high?

Scotland's youth participation rate has hit a record 93.6%, but analysis shows the improvement owes more to better data-tracking than to young people finding work. Nearly 8,730 Scots aged 16 to 19 remain without a job, education place or training.

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

Edinburgh University

University leaders ignored 'oversight and regulation' to approve cuts, dossier claims

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

First Minister and SNP leader John Swinney said last week's UK Budget betrayed the Scottish carbon capture cluster initiative, which is key to the SNP Government's net zero drive

MARK WILLIAMSON

SNP Government Budget bleating highlights net zero delusions

Its declared objective for Viking is the lawful removal of the wind farm’s 103 turbines and restoration of the affected environment, pursued through evidence and lawful procedures.

Its declared objective for Viking is the lawful removal of the wind farm’s 103 turbines and restoration of the affected environment, pursued through evidence and lawful procedures.

Shetland Island Council

Scottish island campaign group launches bid for 'lawful removal' of 103 wind turbines

Serica Energy is preparing a new six-well drilling programme in the North Sea

Serica Energy is preparing a new six-well drilling programme in the North Sea

Business Insight

North Sea producer targets major output boost with six-well drilling push

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit by freezer and fridge problems apparently caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of spoiled food.

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit by freezer and fridge problems apparently caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of spoiled food.

Fresh supermarket cyberattacks spoil food across four European countries

No surprise that SNP ministers don't want a probe into CalMac

'The plethora of Chinese carmakers - they took 10% of the European car market last month - are making life-changing inroads into the traditional heartlands of the world's car markets'

'The plethora of Chinese carmakers - they took 10% of the European car market last month - are making life-changing inroads into the traditional heartlands of the world's car markets'

‘Could put us all out of business’: Car giants sound alarm over Chinese rivals

Dales Marine Services.

Dales Marine Services.

Scottish marine company launches international mobile engineering service for vessels

The Jenners Building's well-known facade will soon reemerge from scaffolding.

The Jenners Building's well-known facade will soon reemerge from scaffolding.

Jenners Building facade to reemerge as major restoration work reaches milestone

UK holiday park firm placed into administration owing £244m

UK holiday park firm placed into administration owing £244m

Popular holiday park company collapsed into administration owing £244 million

Gun covering on the Mark 41 gun at the front of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems Scotstoun in Glasgow.

Gun covering on the Mark 41 gun at the front of HMS Glasgow at BAE Systems Scotstoun in Glasgow.

Douglas Alexander

Is Scotland ready for war? Inside the Clyde shipyard as preparations ramp up

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University urged to halt redundancy talks with study abroad team

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Business Monitor 📈

Historic Scottish textile manufacturer reveals rise in turnover to £61 million

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal placed into liquidation

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal placed into liquidation

Company linked to Scottish Premiership champions drinks deal in liquidation

HMS Venturer in the dry dry dock at Rosyth

HMS Venturer in the dry dry dock at Rosyth

Kevin McKenna At Large

Babcock Rosyth: Inside the yard building Britain’s next-generation warships

Storm Boelo has resulted in much flooding.

Storm Boelo has resulted in much flooding.

Flooding: It’s time for a simple yet effective solution

Scottish outdoor clothing company behind well-known brands returns to profit

Scottish outdoor clothing company behind well-known brands returns to profit

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish company behind well-known outdoor brands returns to profit

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Edinburgh University

‘Difficult’ decisions lie ahead amid £140m cuts bid, Edinburgh University chief warns

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

Edinburgh University study abroad cuts could cost nearly £10m in lost tuition

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Liquidator appointed to Scottish stove and fireplace company

Strathclyde Business School also holds triple accreditation from international accreditation bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

Strathclyde Business School also holds triple accreditation from international accreditation bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB

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New year, new direction with January courses at Strathclyde Business School

Support from students at GCU has also been strong, with many visiting picket lines and lobbying the University Principal and Court to halt the planned programme of cuts

Support from students at GCU has also been strong, with many visiting picket lines and lobbying the University Principal and Court to halt the planned programme of cuts

Advertising Feature

Degree of uncertainty remains over compulsory redundancies at Glasgow Caledonian Uni

Open University in Scotland graduates Jill Wardrop and Rachael Stirling with their tutor Dawn Davison

Open University in Scotland graduates Jill Wardrop and Rachael Stirling with their tutor Dawn Davison

Advertising Feature

Scottish graduations are proof opportunity should have no boundaries

'The collapse of the NHS is totemic for us as a people. It was our national safety net; a symbol that we were all equal in extremis'

'The collapse of the NHS is totemic for us as a people. It was our national safety net; a symbol that we were all equal in extremis'

Why scarcity in the NHS, housing and jobs is making Britain angrier

The contrast between John Healey and Rachel Reeves' first budget could not have been starker

The contrast between John Healey and Rachel Reeves' first budget could not have been starker

Stark contrasts at the heart of Healey’s first Budget

Scottish retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Scottish retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Business Monitor 📈

Retail chain owned by family for 35 years reveals ‘modest’ sales rise to £74m

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University students to hold cow-themed rally over 'cash cows' jibe

Family sells long-standing businesses as a director steps back

Family sells long-standing businesses as a director steps back

'New chapter' as family sells long-standing Scottish city snooker clubs

SDS’s expert careers advisers provide free, impartial support in schools, SDS centres, colleges and community venues

SDS’s expert careers advisers provide free, impartial support in schools, SDS centres, colleges and community venues

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Envision a bright future with Scottish Careers Week 2026

Sales drop by £26 million at Scotland’s largest fish farm operator

Sales drop by £26 million at Scotland’s largest fish farm operator

Business Monitor 📈

Scotland’s largest fish farm operator reveals drop in sales of £26 million

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

‘End of an era’: Scottish city retailer closes doors after 32 years

Michael Smith said the response to the closure of Loch Bay has been 'very warm and humbling'

Michael Smith said the response to the closure of Loch Bay has been 'very warm and humbling'

Scots hotel group snaps up Michelin-starred Isle of Skye chef

Allan Boyd, founder and owner of Loud & Clear

Allan Boyd, founder and owner of Loud & Clear

Glasgow hi-fi retailer eyes £3.5 million turnover thanks to Gen Z vinyl revival

Buchanan Street

Globally renowned Swiss chocolatier expands Scottish footprint with new store

A CGI of the proposed building

A CGI of the proposed building

The Social Hub submits plans for £200 million Edinburgh destination

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 80 as sales drop by £30 million

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 80 as sales drop by £30 million

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish timber company cuts workforce by 82 as sales drop by £30 million

Edinburgh Airport workers have celebrated a new pay deal.

Edinburgh Airport workers have celebrated a new pay deal.

Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh Airport workers celebrate as union secures pay rise and £230 bonus

An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth in the trade

An apprentice pipe fitter at work welding during a training session in a welding booth in the trade

There is no justification for Scotland's defence sector hiring workers from abroad

The delight of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The delight of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The smell of freshly baked goods and the book that became a shining light

The Herald has tabled six proposals to reform the current system

The Herald has tabled six proposals to reform the current system

Reset the Rates

Reset The Rates: What's next in fight to reform a broken system?

High earners such as doctors help maintain our standard of living.

High earners such as doctors help maintain our standard of living.

Don’t sneer at wealthy – build prosperous Scotland instead

Maryna hard at work at GNK.

Maryna hard at work at GNK.

'It keeps my inner light on': Ukrainian designer finds healing through kiltmaking

Profitable Scottish family in administration after HMRC dispute

Profitable Scottish family in administration after HMRC dispute

Family-run hotel group placed into administration after £2.8m HMRC tax dispute

The rise in bond yields has renewed investor interest in fixed-income markets.

The rise in bond yields has renewed investor interest in fixed-income markets.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Why bonds are back on the radar for income investors

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Cruden said its strategy is

Historic Scottish housebuilder defies market pressures to double profits

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University

'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level

Professor Leigh Sparks says business rates need to move on

Professor Leigh Sparks says business rates need to move on

RESET THE RATES

Reset the Rates

Why a centuries-old tax is struggling to serve modern Scotland

Professor Leigh Sparks writes that the 'previous links between taxation and place have been dismantled'

Professor Leigh Sparks writes that the 'previous links between taxation and place have been dismantled'

RESET THE RATES

Reset the Rates

Scottish business rates 'ripe for reconsideration', says leading academic

Scottish courier firm in liquidation after HMRC court action

Scottish courier firm in liquidation after HMRC court action

Liquidator appointed to Scottish courier company following HMRC court action

Douglas Craigie, Murdo Morrison, and Norman 'Tam' Murray

Douglas Craigie, Murdo Morrison, and Norman 'Tam' Murray

DONALD S MURRAY

Why the lost fishing crew of Lewis will never be forgotten

President Putin: Was it right to call him a humanitarian?

President Putin: Was it right to call him a humanitarian?

Are peace talks betrayal of President Zelenskyy and Ukraine?

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