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The Scottish Beer and Pub Association said 62 pubs closed during the first nine months of 2026

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Even small, regular pension contributions can grow significantly over the years thanks to investment growth and compound returns (Picture: John Devlin)

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Prime minister Andy Burnham must give Scottish business ‘breathing space’ and not tax his way to growth, a leading figure in the finance sector has warned (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

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Andy Burnham’s government may target assets, homes and investments to raise revenue (Picture: Nigel French/PA Wire)

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The Tartan Army marching to Cologne Stadium at the Euros.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her budget at the end of this month.

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First Minister John Swinney has put the idea of an independence referendum before voters once again (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Pensions would not suffer in an independent Scotland

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Police Scotland needs to have enough officers to do the job the public requires. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell

Police need £140m more in 'urgent support' for frontline services

Emma Read is a Director in the Private Client team at Anderson Strathern, based in Edinburgh (Picture: Chris Watt)

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The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art's Modern Two building was closed for a period amid soaring energy costs.

Closure of national galleries 'remains on table' as costs soar to £20m

Landlords will exit the market if rental income is charged with National Insurance (Picture: John Devlin)

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‘End of an era’ as Tokyo-inspired city restaurant to close down

The outlook for future interest rate cuts from the Bank of England, above, has become more cloudy.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

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A £500 million deal between Network Rail and British Steel will help save Scunthorpe’s steelworks.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to raise taxes in next week’s spending review (Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

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Money stacked on top of a council tax bill. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

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Over 600 staff at Dundee University are to be axed.

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