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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:56:44 +0100
Scottish construction and civil engineering company NRS UK collapses
By Ian McConnell

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scott Wright: Tourism firms 'more concerned now' than in depths of pandemic
WHEN lockdowns were in force and people were unable to travel beyond their local authority boundaries, it would have been difficult to imagine how conditions could have become any worse for hospitality and tourism businesses in Scotland.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Barratt posts record profit but warns on interest uncertainty
BARRATT Developments said UK reservations were lower than a year earlier amid the impact of “significant macroeconomic uncertainty”, but it believes market fundamentals remain strong on supply and demand.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:01:00 +0100
Alison Rowat: Meet the new Thatcherites – same as the old ones at heart
OF all the blondes jostling for attention this week, one stood head and shoulders above the rest.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:36:00 +0100
Author Amy Liptrot and islanders battle to block plans for one of Scotland's biggest salmon farms
It is one of the smallest islands on the Orkney archipelago at just four miles long and a mile wide and with an estimated population of 75 people.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:30:00 +0100
Where eagles dare to fly: The southern Scotland return of the birds immortalised by Sir Walter Scott
THE screaming eagles around Loch Skeen in Dumfries and Galloway were immortalised in Sir Walter Scott's poem Marmion - but remained silent for some centuries.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:14:00 +0100
Rape crisis group seeks to make controversial Scot Gov victims-meet-abusers justice plan safe
RAPE Crisis Scotland is moving to try and make safe a controversial Scottish Government plan to make victims of complex abuse hear apologies from their attackers.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:14:00 +0100
Revealed: First glimpse of how regenerated Buchanan Galleries area could look
A SERIES of images have been released showing how a regenerated part of Glasgow could evolve with the demolition of a flagship shopping mall.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:05:00 +0100
Disgraced Derek Mackay to appear at Holyrood today
THE disgraced former SNP finance secretary Derek Mackay will return to Holyrood for the first time in two-and-a-half years today to give evidence on the CalMac ferries scandal.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Edinburgh drone firm Cyberhawk Australia expansion
A SCOTTISH drone inspection software specialist has announced a major link-up with Australia-based Azure Integrity.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Assisted dying plans to be pushed ahead at Holyrood after majority support proposals
PLANS to introduce assisted dying legislation will be pushed forward today after being overwhelmingly backed by a public consultation.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Scottish education reform: Documents spark 'insider dealing' fear
Ministers have been accused of presiding over “insider dealing” after documents revealed that key groups tasked with managing education reform are dominated by agencies facing the axe.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:30:00 +0100
Letters: The excess energy profits on back of the Ukraine war must be taxed
OUR new Prime Minister, in reply to a question from Keir Starmer at PMQs on how support for households in the face of rising energy prices would be paid for, said, in rejecting a windfall tax on energy companies, “this country will not tax its way ...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Nominees prepare to raise the roof
After a long, hot summer, during which they cross-crossed the country visiting every single home, apartment and development entered into The Herald Property Awards for Scotland, the judges have now done the tricky business of drawing up their short l...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Rebecca McQuillan: Liz Truss is shaking things up. Sturgeon and Starmer must respond
Arguably that’s exactly what we need, to challenge complacent assumptions on all sides

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Neil Mackay: New front in politics: STUC v SNP as trade unionists put their foot on the neck of Scottish Government
THE STUC has its foot on the neck of the SNP and won’t let up. Trade unionists are rallying in their thousands outside Holyrood today – a clear symbol of a significant shift in Scottish politics: the STUC now feels like the main opposition to the...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +0100
Herald Diary: Please, no emergencies here. Thank you for your assistance
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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:52:52 +0100
Oban rescue Lismore Island: Two saved from life raft after abandoning sinking boat
The pair issued a Mayday call at around 3am

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:18:28 +0100
Dr Peter Coshan: Body of former Fettes College teacher found in Northumberland
Dr Peter Coshan was reported missing on August 12 and was last seen in the Seafield Road area of Edinburgh

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:10:40 +0100
Scottish Secretary refuses to say if he backed Liz Truss in leadership election
Alister Jack said he and Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross would ‘not declare’ who they voted for and would get behind the new prime minister

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:04:11 +0100
John Swinney: 'Liz Truss proposals could negatively impact budget'
The deputy first minister warned prime minister Liz Truss’ tax plans could have a negative impact on Scotland’s block grant from the UK government.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Mark Smith: The extremists who do not speak for me
I’ve been talking to a couple of people in the farming industry in recent days and the conversations have been preying on my mind a bit. One of the farmers said he was worried about his future livelihood – “everything is vegan, vegan, vegan,”...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:10:00 +0100
Framed answer September 7: Framed movies hints and today's answer
What is today's Framed? Some hints to help you guess the movie. Plus the answer for when you've given up!

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Wordle today: Wordle 446 September 8 hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Heardle answer September 8: Spotify's Heardle song hints and today's answer
Put your music knowledge to the test by taking on the 'name that tune' game Heardle!

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Quordle answer September 8: Daily Quordle word hints and today's answer
If you have tried and loved Wordle, Quordle should be your next go-to brain teaser.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:31:06 +0100
UK Government 'seeking legal advice' over SNP's trans rights plans
THE UK Government has been accused of launching an attack on LGBTQ+ rights after seeking legal advice on potentially blocking the Scottish Government’s gender recognition plans.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:22:06 +0100
SQA strike to go ahead as Unite union rejects new pay offer
STRIKES at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) will go ahead on Thursday, after a new pay offer failed to halt the industrial action.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:12:29 +0100
Livingston: 45 staff made redundant as NRS UK, construction and civil engineering company, collapses
By Ian McConnell

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:32:26 +0100
September Property Market Update 2022
Scottish property market continues to thrive despite predictions growth will soon stall amid cost-of-living fears. Read more in MOV8’s September update.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:56:03 +0100
Perthshire: Pitlochry holiday business for sale
A lifestyle business opportunity has come to the Highland Perthshire property market.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:38:43 +0100
Liz Truss suggests Brexit talks must accept all UK demands to avoid ripping up deal
LIZ Truss has suggested she would be willing to rip up the post-Brexit deal the UK agreed with the EU if renegotiations are unsuccessful.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:35:45 +0100
John Swinney sets out £500m of emergency budget savings
JOHN Swinney has set out more than £500million of spending cuts to balance the Holyrood budget in light of surging inflation and public sector pay settlements.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:19 +0100
Hebridean hotel with 'stunning island setting' put up for sale
A HOTEL on the Isle of Mull hailed for its “stunning island setting” is for sale with a £1.5 million price-tag.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:31:17 +0100
Liz Truss bins controversial Bill of Rights plans after Dominic Raab dropped from Cabinet
CONTROVERISAL plans to legislate for a Bill of Rights have been binned by Liz Truss – hours after sacking the former justice secretary behind the proposals.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:38:50 +0100
Glasgow Sauchiehall Street: Plans to transform B-listed building into boutique hostel shelved
It would have been the first UK property under Accor's JO&JOE brand.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:52:41 +0100
Supreme Court knocks back SNP plea to speak in Indyref2 court battle
THE SNP’s application to intervene in the Scottish Government’s indyref2 legal battle has been granted by the Supreme Court, but only “by way of written submissions."

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:25:04 +0100
Watch: SNP MP Hannah Bardell brands Boris Johnson 'corrupt' at Liz Truss's first PMQs
AN SNP MP has been forced to withdraw a comment after calling Boris Johnson “corrupt”.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:10:07 +0100
Truss rules out new windfall tax to fund billion pound energy bill freeze
LIZ TRUSS has rejected calls to fund her billion-pound bill freeze by taxing the profits of energy companies.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:49:06 +0100
Judge "not persuaded" vast majority of Rangers fans are unionist and have allegiance to the Queen
A CONTRACTOR has lost a claim of discrimination by two firms because he was a Rangers fan after a judge ruled that being a football supporter is not a religion.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:15:04 +0100
Peebles Coltman’s Kitchen restaurant, deli sale
A POPULAR restaurant set in a landmark building has been put up for sale.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +0100
McGill's swoops to acquire major Scottish bus operation
MCGILL’S Bus Group has acquired a major business from one of the UK’s biggest bus companies in a deal that will significantly expand its presence in central and east Scotland and add 550 staff to its headcount.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:04:20 +0100
Letters: A Clarity Act would clear the air over a new referendum
AS Liz Truss becomes Prime Minister there is speculation that changes may be made to the vote threshold, should there be a second vote on separation. The SNP is unhappy – quelle surprise.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:22:00 +0100
Capercaillie: Scotland's most threatened bird at the edge of extinction
CONSERVATIONISTS have warned the "extinction clock is approaching midnight" for Scotland's most threatened bird.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:01:00 +0100
'Super pylon' plan emerges to run through over 100 miles of Scots countryside
A NEW overhead line running for over 100 miles across some of the Highlands and Aberdeenshire’s most picturesque areas is being planned in a bid to enable “significant” growth of renewable energy and support transition away from fossil fuels.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BT secures key ScottishPower contract
TELECOMS giant BT has won a major multi-million pound contract to bolster ScottishPower connectivity across its network of windfarms and offices.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Capricorn considers ‘all options’ to £1.5bn deal with Tullow Oil
Edinburgh-based Capricorn Energy is “assessing all options” to its proposed merger with Tullow Oil even though board directors still believe the deal will deliver significant value for shareholders.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
STV warns over hit from economic uncertainty after first-half profits rise
By Scott Wright

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Ian McConnell: Plus ça change: Urgent call for help from business likely to be ignored by Truss
By Ian McConnell

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:16:58 +0100
Former Tayside period officer to take legal action after role axed
A former period dignity officer is gearing up to sue his employers over a public dismissal after the role was axed.



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