Greater diversity drives business forward
More than 200 individuals from the public, private, third and charity sectors came together for Scotland’s second Diversity Conference, organised by The Herald...
SNP’s new report on independence sets out case for “economic renaissance”
THE long-awaited SNP report on the renewed case for independence will set out an optimistic strategy for Scotland’s “economic renaissance”. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243006.SNP__39_s_new_report_on_independence_sets_out_case_for__quot_economic_renaissance_quot_/
Lack of open governance, report on scandal-hit health board says
There was a lack of “open and transparent governance” in the financial management of a scandal-hit health board, a report has found. ....
Chancellor: most homes to have full-fibre internet connectivity by 2025
THE majority of homes and businesses across the UK will have full-fibre internet connections by 2025, under a target set by Philip Hammond....
Car targeted in second city shooting in just 24 hours
Police are investigating a second shooting at a car in Glasgow in less than 24 hours. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16242927.Car_targeted_in_second_city_shooting_in_just_24_hours/
Brexit court hearing told challenge is not hypothetical
A cross-party legal challenge to the UK Government on Brexit is not “hypothetical or academic", Scotland’s highest civil court has heard. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16242926.Brexit_court_hearing_told_challenge_is_not_hypothetical/
M&S says closure of up to 100 stores is vital for chain’s future
MARKS and Spencer plans to close 100 stores, including at least two Scots shops by 2022, in a retreat from the High Street...
Chief of inquiry held into woman’s death backs Yes in abortion referendum
Ireland must vote “Yes" in this week’s abortion referendum to right a serious wrong, the chair of an inquiry into the death of...
Best-before labels are past their sell-by date at Tesco
Tesco is to remove “best-before" labels from nearly all its own-brand fruit and vegetables in a bid to cut food waste. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16242864.Best-before_labels_are_past_their_sell-by_date_at_Tesco/
Mystery of two missing birds of prey
Two hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances, prompting an appeal by police and conservationists. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16242872.Mystery_of_two_missing_birds_of_prey/
