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Coal miner working at Bilston Glen colliery in Midlothian in May 1971.

Paying what’s owed to those who built our country - Ian Murray

PABest First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, above, knows how the Scottish Greens negotiate, says Lorna Slater. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell

We need a budget for people and planet - Lorna Slater

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill.

MP explains decision to back Assisted Dying Bill

By-election victor Louise Spence surrounded by supporters celebrating her win before her abrupt resignation

Back to the drawing board for Colinton/Fairmilehead voters - Steve Cardownie

Alan Gray, Deputy CEO, Health All Round (left) and Craig Wilson, CEO, Big Hearts (right) with Angus Robertson

Life-saving charities need clarity from council on future funding - Angus Robert...

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Jeremy Clarkson at a farmers protest over the changes to inheritance tax rules

Anything that annoys Jeremy must be a good idea - Vladimir McTavish

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay

Standing up for real wealth generators - Sue Webber

Labour-run Edinburgh City Council is trying hard to demonstrate it has room in its secondary schools to cope with the expected departures from the private sector when the imposition of VAT kicks in next year, says John McLellan

School places jiggery-pokery - John McLellan

By-election victor Louise Spence surrounded by supporters celebrating her win

Surprise win could trigger change - Steve Cardownie

By-election victor Louise Spence surrounded by supporters celebrating her win

SNP urge Labour to give up council control after by-election defeat

The price of carrots may rise due to NI payments, says Christine Grahame

Follow the carrot calculator over coming months - Christine Grahame

John Swinney said dualling the A9 is so far behind schedule because £500 million was spent on Edinburgh’s trams

Slim chance of Swinney tram support - John McLellan

Small farmers include Scottish crofters

Small farmer comments go too far - John McLellan

Gregor Poynton MP at The Scottish Institute

Local MP applauds performing arts institution

Edinburgh's The People's Story museum

Labour Party doesn’t care for working people - Angus Robertson
The People’s Story Museum is now set to reopen on December 2 following the great efforts of various stakeholders, including Jim Slaven, residents and councillors to save it, contrasting with the unnecessary delay, obfuscation and ineptitude of the Labour-led Edinburgh City Council.
Angus Robertson

VAT will be added to the fees of private schools such as Fettes in Edinburgh

Labour have no answers on private school VAT - Miles Briggs

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

Rachel Reeves delivering the Budget in Parliament last week

The good, the bad and the ugly of the Budget’s Impact on Scotland - Simit...

The Melville Housing team

Melville awarded 'Gold Standard' for new working practices

Rachel Reeves

Employers will pay for Reeves’ tax-raising budget - Sue Webber

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Housing is by far the largest source of carbon emissions coming from buildings in a city dominated by pre-war homes

Accounts Commission report reveals fantasy of council goals - John McLellan

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images

Now we face a decade of national renewal - Ian Murray

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget has to tackle a £40 billion funding gap 💷
Alex Nelson

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater

Scotland needs a budget fit for people and planet - Lorna Slater

Health Secretary Wes Streeting appears on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire)

No miracle cure for the NHS under Labour and SNP

Fireworks light up the night sky in Edinburgh

Fond memories of fireworks displays

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Taking a leaf from The Donald’s playbook

The provisions of Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur’s assisted dying bill would start at 16

Assisted dying debate coming of age - John McLellan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she addressed the Labour conference in Liverpool. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Rachel Reeves needs positive vibe for painful Budget Ian Swanson

Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the recent Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Rachel Reeves needs positive vibe for painful Budget

Prime Minister Keir Starmer congratulates Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Labour up to their old tricks over employers’ National Insurance rise - John McL...

Ian Rankin's new John Rebus thriller Midnight and Blue is out now

Never mind Bojo we all want to know how John Rebus is coping in prison - Susan D...

Sue Gray has quit as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff after briefings against her. Picture: PA

Labour's first 100 days: Not what Keir Starmer had hoped Ian Swanson

Sue Gray has quit as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff after briefings against her. Picture: PA

Labour's first 100 days: Not what Keir Starmer had hoped

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A TV licence is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to watch live TV on terrestrial channels, or online streaming. The fine for not having a licence is up to £1,000 plus any legal costs. Additional compensation may also be ordered.

The eye-opening number of TV licence prosecutions every week

Brazilian journalist Nathalia Urban, 37, died in Edinburgh after falling from a bridge on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Brazil's president demands probe after journalist's death in Edinburgh

The number of entrants from Scotland’s 20 per cent most deprived areas fell last year. Picture: Chris Ison/PA Wire

No question on who has the next generation’s best interests at heart - Angus Rob...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Keir didn’t see the spectacle of the end of Labour’s honeymoon - Vladimir McTavi...

Pans are for further extensions, starting with a route from Granton through the city centre to the Royal Infirmary and onto Dalkeith

Extra spending on trams is a waste of taxpayers money - Sue Webber

Prime Minister Keir Starmer waves as he stands with his wife Victoria

Oiling wheels of government - John McLellan

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves after she addressed the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Labour conference 2024: Rachel Reeves strikes more optimistic note

Campaigners put baby slings on statues across Edinburgh in a call for better paternity leave.

Famous city statues dressed in baby slings as part of protest

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson is Edinburgh's new transport convener

Let’s hope that new transport convener is true to his word - Steve Cardownie

First Minister John Swinney delivers his address at the SNP annual national conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Blame game as MSPs return from recess to bleak financial outlook Ian Swanson

First Minister John Swinney delivers his address at the SNP annual national conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Blame game as MSPs return from recess to bleak financial outlook

When Noel Gallagher met Tony Blair at 10 Downing Street

Oasis playing concerts during the Fringe? That’s Madness - Vladimir McTavish

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his speech and press conference in the Rose Garden at 10 Downing Street

Familiar sound of Labour back-tracking on election promises - Vladimir McTavish

First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a visit to Glasgow yesterday. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Ian Murray: Tough choices ahead – people deserve honesty

Labour proposes new transport convener

Laura McConnell

Labour Party activist tweeted about evidence during live trial