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Who will decide what counts as a balanced diet?

Will price capping supermarket essentials really improve public health?

Unionists portray John Swinney as a man kept sleepless by his drive for independence

Unionists portray John Swinney as a man kept sleepless by his drive for independence

Where is the vision for Scottish independence? Not at SNP conference

Workers for food delivery companies are pushed into illegally modifying e-bikes by the dodgy practices of the gig economy

Workers for food delivery companies are pushed into illegally modifying e-bikes by the dodgy practices of the gig economy

Wrong culprits are being blamed for e-bikes racing down streets

Members of the GMB and Unite trade unions rally at the Donald Dewar statue as part of strikes in a row over pay

Members of the GMB and Unite trade unions rally at the Donald Dewar statue as part of strikes in a row over pay

'Political bravery'? No, Susan Aitken, this is an attack on workers

The site near Greenock

The site near Greenock

Campaigners slam plans for Greenock data centre on site owned by billionaire brothers

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh.

8 key points to look out for in John Swinney's Programme for Government

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is aiming to enter government after the next General Election

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is aiming to enter government after the next General Election

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

If Nigel Farage offered indyref2, should the SNP really say 'No thanks'?

A fighter jet taking off from RAF Lossiemouth

A fighter jet taking off from RAF Lossiemouth

MoD refuses to confirm or deny if Scottish sites used by US in conflict with Iran

A charity is warning that the number of AI data centres built in Scotland could be over triple the amount currently being planned (left)

A charity is warning that the number of AI data centres built in Scotland could be over triple the amount currently being planned (left)

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Number of Scottish AI data centres could TRIPLE, new figures suggest

First Minister John Swinney led the SNP to their fifth successive Holyrood election victory in May

First Minister John Swinney led the SNP to their fifth successive Holyrood election victory in May

Files shed light on claim 'Prime Minister agreed to independence referendum talks'

John Swinney at SNP conference

John Swinney at SNP conference

Scottish independence

Why a de facto referendum is the wrong route to Scottish independence

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh

MSPs Michael Marra followed by Joe Fagan, arrive for the Scottish Labour leadership hustings at the Edinburgh Training Centre in Edinburgh

Scottish Labour

I’m a Scottish Labour member. Our next leader must face up to independence

There has been pushback against proposals for AI data centres across Scotland

There has been pushback against proposals for AI data centres across Scotland

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Roz Foyer: What’s in the AI data centre explosion for working people?

STUC boss calls for national strategy for Scotland’s AI data centres

First Minister John Swinney will announce his plans on Tuesday

First Minister John Swinney will announce his plans on Tuesday

John Swinney urged to include Israel sanctions in Programme for Government

At present, none of the income or gains from wealth is taxable in Scotland, nor is inheritance tax subject to control from Holyrood

At present, none of the income or gains from wealth is taxable in Scotland, nor is inheritance tax subject to control from Holyrood

The Scottish Government has chosen the worst option on taxing wealth

Refugees and immigration

Inside Ceuta’s migrant crisis as thousands remain stranded at EU border

Kim Cameron’s Gin Bothy has now begun whisky production

Kim Cameron’s Gin Bothy has now begun whisky production

The independent spirit keeping Scotland’s distilling tradition alive

Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators flash a three-finger sign, to indicate the fork, emblem of Ukraine, on August 28, 1991, during rally in central Kiev

Thousands of pro-independence demonstrators flash a three-finger sign, to indicate the fork, emblem of Ukraine, on August 28, 1991, during rally in central Kiev

I could never have imagined I would see the map of the world change

John Swinney has been urged to take action

John Swinney has been urged to take action

John Swinney urged to act on ‘squalid’ housing for seasonal farm workers

Settlement near Ham Voe. Foula Island. Shetland islands Archipelagos (Photo by: Martin Zwick/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Settlement near Ham Voe. Foula Island. Shetland islands Archipelagos (Photo by: Martin Zwick/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Seeking true north? Head for this Scottish island next year

After Andy Burnham’s visit, Northumberland Mayor Kim McGuinness said there had been 'encouraging noises' about the A1

After Andy Burnham’s visit, Northumberland Mayor Kim McGuinness said there had been 'encouraging noises' about the A1

Renewed calls to dual road between England and Edinburgh after surge in fatalities

A salmon farm in Ronas Voe on Shetland, Scotland

A salmon farm in Ronas Voe on Shetland, Scotland

Scottish salmon farms with 'green tick' for sustainability repeatedly break rules

The site (right) is owned by the Easdale brothers

The site (right) is owned by the Easdale brothers

Billionaire brothers submit plans for huge AI data centre in Scottish valley

(Left to right): Ahmad Zuhair Abu Daqqa, Qusay Alreqeb and Mohammad Ayyad all have unconditional offers to study at the University of Glasgow

(Left to right): Ahmad Zuhair Abu Daqqa, Qusay Alreqeb and Mohammad Ayyad all have unconditional offers to study at the University of Glasgow

Gaza students 'racing against the clock' to take up Scottish university places

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pictured with Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, from Sinn Fein

Prime Minister Andy Burnham pictured with Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, from Sinn Fein

Constitutional change matters – unless Scotland and Northern Ireland want a say

File image of the Red Arrows at the International Ayr Show, which is taking place next weekend

File image of the Red Arrows at the International Ayr Show, which is taking place next weekend

Protesters to target air show backed by THREE 'blood-soaked' Israel-linked firms

An illuminated Grangemouth Oil Refinery emits smoke on March 29, 2012

An illuminated Grangemouth Oil Refinery emits smoke on March 29, 2012

The UK Government's policy on energy is so much hot air it’s not worth our breath

City of Edinburgh Council

Call for Edinburgh University to spend international fees on council houses

Anger as BBC 'never' covered Keir Starmer's £94k sporting jollies amid SNP 'attack'

File photograph of environmental lawyer Steven Donziger

File photograph of environmental lawyer Steven Donziger

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

'Chevron put me in prison and tried to destroy me. But now I'm back'

Owen Jones: Northern charm cannot disguise Andy Burnham’s policy U-turns

Soldiers parading during Armed Forces Day

Soldiers parading during Armed Forces Day

As the UK resurrects its War Book, would militarisation of our daily lives hold?

UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Gordonstoun School In Scotland (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images).

UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Gordonstoun School In Scotland (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images).

How Scotland’s democratic intellect shaped a nation apart from England

A particularly savage huddle during Humza Yousaf's time as first minister

A particularly savage huddle during Humza Yousaf's time as first minister

BEHIND THE HEADLINES

Scottish independence

I'm leaving The National after 5 years. Here are my favourite moments

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney during First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament

SNP's post-election approach to independence draws fierce criticism and some support

Dave Doogan, the SNP's leader at Westminster, pictured speaking in the House of Commons

Dave Doogan, the SNP's leader at Westminster, pictured speaking in the House of Commons

SNP Westminster leader U-turns after opening door to indyref deal with Nigel Farage

SNP members at party conference

SNP members at party conference

Here's why the SNP must allow members to debate the party's independence strategy

Andy Burnham and John Swinney met ahead of the Commonwealth Games

Andy Burnham and John Swinney met ahead of the Commonwealth Games

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Andy Burnham keeps saying referendums are off limits. The evidence suggests otherwise

Revealed: Less than 1 per cent of oil workers sign up to flagship green jobs scheme

First Minister John Swinney

First Minister John Swinney

Legal expert gives verdict on SNP’s draft Scottish independence referendum bill

ELLON, SCOTLAND MAY 07 : A man attaches his SNP rosette to his suit jacket on his way to vote in the tiny fishing village of Collieston on May 07, 2015 near Ellon, Scotland. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of

ELLON, SCOTLAND MAY 07 : A man attaches his SNP rosette to his suit jacket on his way to vote in the tiny fishing village of Collieston on May 07, 2015 near Ellon, Scotland. The United Kingdom has gone to the polls to vote for a new government in one of

SNP respond after furious members accuse party of 'shutting down' independence debate

Gillian Mackay has said John Swinney must show Scotland his plan for building independence support as promised prior to the Holyrood election

Gillian Mackay has said John Swinney must show Scotland his plan for building independence support as promised prior to the Holyrood election

Programme for Government

Building independence support must be in SNP Government's agenda, say Greens

Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Kinnock and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Amid endless gruelling price rises, isn't independence strategy due a rethink?

Katy Clark (left) and Carol Mochan (right) are among Labour MSPs calling on Andy Burnham to issue a formal apology for Britain's actions in Palestine between 1917 and 1948

Katy Clark (left) and Carol Mochan (right) are among Labour MSPs calling on Andy Burnham to issue a formal apology for Britain's actions in Palestine between 1917 and 1948

Labour MSPs join calls for Andy Burnham to apologise for war crimes in Palestine

A letter has been sent to First Minister John Swinney

A letter has been sent to First Minister John Swinney

Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton with Jack Boden (and parents L) and Jake and Josh Devey (and parents R)

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton with Jack Boden (and parents L) and Jake and Josh Devey (and parents R)

Dolly Parton would want us to support our unsung hero librarians

In Common looks at how Scotland can regulate the AI data centres we are seeing popping up across the country

In Common looks at how Scotland can regulate the AI data centres we are seeing popping up across the country

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

This is how we can regulate data centres in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney at SNP conference

First Minister John Swinney at SNP conference

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Why are the SNP avoiding discussions about the future for Scottish independence?

Meet the woman at the centre of legal battle in the Outer Hebrides with two community organisations — Claire Kellerman

Meet the woman at the centre of legal battle in the Outer Hebrides with two community organisations — Claire Kellerman

US woman at centre of dog-ban legal battle with island group breaks silence

Douglas Alexander leaving number 10 Downing Street, London.

Douglas Alexander leaving number 10 Downing Street, London.

Department for Business and Trade

Files suggest Scotland Office 'had no input' on removal of US whisky tariffs

File image of delegates voting at the SNP's 2025 national conference

File image of delegates voting at the SNP's 2025 national conference

Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda

John Swinney speaking at the SNP conference in 2025

John Swinney speaking at the SNP conference in 2025

SNP members' fury as party 'blocks independence strategy debate at conference'

Sue Ellen Davis of Angleton protests data center expansion at a rally at the Capitol before a Texas Senate Committee on Finance hearing in Austin, Monday

Sue Ellen Davis of Angleton protests data center expansion at a rally at the Capitol before a Texas Senate Committee on Finance hearing in Austin, Monday

Artificial intelligence

AI centres will be monetary black hole if we don’t act