New Scottish independence poll finds more than half of Scots support separation from UK

Roz Foyer said the “likely” election of a majority of pro-indy MSPs made the case for another vote “unanswerable”, but insisted multiple options could be offered.She said further devolution could give MSPs the power to set a higher minimum wage and use inheritance tax to cut inequality.The SNP Government is demanding a second referendum, but the pro-UK parties have refused.However, a growing number of voices believe Scots should be offered a variety of options in a referendum, rather than a

East Kilbride teacher, who has penned an enchanting novel for children and young people, is sharing her book and home schooling tools in a bid to rekindle the joy of reading during lockdown. Author Nena Hamilton, who teaches English at Calderglen High in East Kilbride, has combined her full-time teaching career and motherhood with writing ‘The Book of Almost Anything,’ – a labour of love to which she devoted five years.

London School of Economics (LSE) predicted the economic damage caused by the break-up of the UK would be two or three times worse than Brexit, given the amount of trade between Scotland and the rest of the country.The financial boffins also said that rejoining the EU would make little difference in the short term to the finances of an independent Scotland.But SNP ministers said there was "no reason whatsoever" that Scotland could not emulate the success of independent countries of similar

rock singer from the southside of Glasgow is a long-term Labour supporter. His father, Bob senior, is a veteran trade union campaigner and stood for the party as a candidate at the famous 1988 Govan by-election won by the SNP.

Ian Murray, the Shadow Scottish Secretary, said that without a Labour alternative the constitutional debate was being “paralysed by the question of do you like Nicola or do you hate Boris.” With polls showing that as many as 71 per cent of Scots under 34 back independence, the Edinburgh South MP said he was surprised the figures were not higher because of the polarised nature of the debate.

Alex Salmond during an interview with the Irish Times on Thursday.

FKA twigs is speaking further on her experiences of abuse.

NHS board with health chiefs saying a new strain of coronavirus is 'more prevalent' in the area.Staff, patients and visitors in the NHS Highland facilities will be asked to wear official Fluid Resistant Surgical Masks (FRSM) instead of any other type of face covering.These masks are the common blue and white style coverings.NHS Highland workers in offices outside hospitals and care homes will also be asked to wear the masks which will be provided to people who don't have them.Rules around masks

It’s the end of an era at The End Of The F***ing World and Misfits producer Clerkenwell Films, where founder Murray Ferguson is leaving after 23 years and BBC Studios is taking full control of the business.

The Times reports that it leaves many in a precarious position as they wait to receive the emergency Government funding that was announced to keep businesses afloat.

Scottish Government has been accused by a Treasury minister of deliberately ignoring the financial coronavirus support it has received amid demands for more money to be released. Holyrood Finance Secretary Kate Forbes publicly called for the UK Government to release £21.3 billion of its financial reserves, an estimated £1.7 billion of which would come to Scotland.

Aldi's shelves this month. The new items have all been developed and manufactured in Scotland and are part of the supermarket’s search for the country’s Next Top Product.  The Iron Brew flavoured Jelly Babies, produced by Greenock-based Golden Casket, join vegan broccoli and cauliflower crisps (perfect for Veganuary) and naturally sweetened soda from iconic Scottish company, Bon Accord in making their first appearances in Aldi stores.

queens joined the battle for the new Drag Race UK crown as season two hit screens tonight. Lawrence Chaney, from Glasgow and Ellie Diamond, from Dundee, are among the 12 drag queens taking part in the new series of the hit BBC Three show.

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direct to your inboxThe number of people to have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has surpassed 80,000. A further 1,035 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Saturday, the government has said.

care home residents.Nicola Sturgeon said a total of 113,459 people, including medics, got their first dose by January 3.The figures cover the initial Pfizer vaccine so numbers are expected to rise more quickly now a second vaccine is available.Sturgeon gave the update at the regular coronavirus briefing from Edinburgh.She said: "We are now well over half way through vaccinating care home residents with their first dose of the vaccine."That is extremely important, as you have just heard, more