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Official figures show the rate going down from 4.5% to 4.2% between August and October.

MSPs are to hold their first vote on new hate crime laws after the government promised to make changes.

Experts back five ways of trying to halt Scotland's rising toll of drug-related deaths.

The much-delayed figure for the number of Scots who died as a result of drug misuse last year are to be released.

Ofcom would be able to fine tech giants huge sums if it believed they had failed to protect users.

As UK/EU talks continue, a flower exporter says they have to put "caveats" in all their quotes.

Welsh seats in the House of Commons could fall from 40 to 32 in plans to redraw constituencies.

Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.

Senedd member Nick Ramsay has lost a second vote of his local association, throwing selection open.

Regulations say schools must stay open for those in Year 6 and below and those of critical workers.

The UK is negotiating a new trade deal with the EU - how might the result affect food prices?

A final decision on a deal was expected on Sunday, but the two sides sent negotiators back to the table.

The Covid case rate exceeds Welsh Government indicator used to determine future lockdowns.

Unionists believe the centenary should be celebrated, but Sinn Féin says there's "nothing to celebrate".

Time is running out for the UK and EU to strike a deal - what is happening now?

The engineering firm announced its intention to take the step recently after failing to secure new contracts.