Rural communities hit hardest, as nearly half of Scotland’s banks close in past decade
A new report has revealed that nearly half of Scotland’s banks have closed over the past 10 years, with people in rural communities hit the hardest.
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Recovering drug addict from Aberdeen warns that drug treatments are turning people into ‘methadone zombies’
An Aberdeen woman has warned the UK Government that common treatment methods for people battling a drug addiction are leaving them "like zombies".
Fergus Ewing clashes with Tory MPs in fiery Commons committee
Fergus Ewing has said Brexit poses a major risk to rural Scotland, warning of the impact of tariffs and the loss of EU workers.
Scottish Government challenged over Scottish social security system
Moray MP Douglas Ross yesterday attacked the Scottish Government’s “failure” to deliver a social security system north of the border.
May urged again to secure UK-wide approach before triggering Brexit
SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson has urged Theresa May to secure a UK-wide approach to Brexit or face the "consequences".
Carmichael tells SNP to stop using EU as wedge
Former Scottish secretary Alistair Carmichael has accused the SNP of using Europe as a divisive wedge as it strives to find "any excuse" for a second independence referendum.