Fading newsprint: Scotland’s newspapers struggle on
Getty Images The decline of commuting, lower advertising spend and soaring costs have added to the difficulties of keeping Scotland’s news presses rolling. Publishers are…
Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
Getty Images A ban on multi-buy deals for junk food has already been delayed The government is reviewing its anti-obesity strategy for England, including plans…
How is Scotland’s new hate crime law going?
Getty Images A billboard detailing the new hate crime legislation in Glasgow “Freedom of speech and belief are at an end in Scotland if the…
Surgeons use 3D technology on patient for first time
BBC Libby was able to celebrate her 12th birthday pain-free An 11-year-old has become the first patient in the country to have kidney surgery using…
Ireland ‘unwise’ to pick a fight over fishing in Scottish waters
Andy Strangeway The Scottish government has threatened action against Irish vessels found fishing within 12 miles of Rockall The head of Scotland’s largest fishing industry…
Five grand ideas that will shape this century – in charts
Asteroid mining, lab-grown meat, and more: these five watershed moments in science and technology will change the world – and some sooner than we may…
Sam Mendes film 1917 dominates awards
AFP Sir Sam Mendes won best director and best film for 1917 World War One film 1917 was the big winner at the Bafta Film…
Food industry’s no-deal plea and ministers act on NHS pensions row
Reuters Food industry seeks no-deal Brexit competition waiver Should food industry rivals be able to work together without fear of prosecution in order to maintain…
How many female scientists can you name?
Some can’t name one Some people apparently struggle to recall the name of one – we decided to fix that by asking a selection of…
England: 142 applications to replace Phil Neville as women’s boss
Applications closed at the end of June, with Baroness Campbell saying last month that there had been “very, very good interest from significantly experienced coaches”.…