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Day: 31 October 2020

New lockdown plan

Sturgeon calls for clarity on furlough extension

Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson: ‘We have to be humble’ Scotland’s First Minister is calling for early clarification on whether an extension to the furlough scheme, announced by the Prime Minister, will beRead More

Advisers consider options

Sainsbury’s may sell bank amid tight margins

Sainsbury's Bank hq
Sainsbury’s Bank at the Gyle: future under consideration Sainsbury’s may sell its Edinburgh-based banking operation and has asked advisers to look at options for the business. The supermarket group hasRead More

Guinness Six Nations Championship

Scotland end 18-year wait for a victory in Wales

Victory: Stuart Hogg in action in Wales (pic: SNS Group) Wales 10 Scotland 14Parc v Scarlets Scotland produced a gutsy performance to record their first win in Wales since 2002.Read More

Butcher buys Perth business

Howie buys back recycling business from Viridor

Simon Howie
Simon Howie: reclaiming business Scottish butcher Simon Howie has bought back a recycling business he sold in 2008 for £23 million. Mr Howie’s Shore Recycling, which owned the business fromRead More

Death of James Bond actor

Sir Sean Connery dies aged 90 at home in Bahamas

Sean Connery in his most famous role Former James Bond star Sir Sean Connery has died aged 90.  The Edinburgh-born actor passed away in his sleep at his home inRead More