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Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland will definitely be independent much sooner than it feels right now’
The 16-year-old who nervously stepped into politics would be impressed by her future achievements… and appalled by her wardrobe
Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025

Homelessness facts and statistics: The numbers you need to know in 2025
Homelessness is on the rise all around the UK. These are the rough sleeping figures and homelessness facts you need to know
Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes

Scotland’s social security system treated me better as a disabled person. DWP must take notes
Caroline Cawley has experienced the disability benefits system in both England and Scotland. She explains why the Scottish system is better
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
Scottish minister remains ‘concerned’ Labour’s child poverty strategy will lack impact
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
First minister John Swinney: ‘We must ensure that every child in Scotland has a good place to live’
Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill

Rent controls coming to Scotland as Holyrood passes ‘ground-breaking’ housing bill
I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

I couldn’t afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges

Homelessness system in Scotland ‘at breaking point’ as rough sleeping surges
Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis

Scotland faces growing nitazenes threat as it grapples with drugs deaths crisis
The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul
The Golden Spurtle: A porridge-making championship that feeds the soul
Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas 

Top 5 Scottish books for bairns, chosen by author and translator Ashley Douglas
It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know

It takes more than a set of keys to help someone out of homelessness – trust me, I know
Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless

Glasgow council knew this building was dangerous for years. Its collapse left people homeless
Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City

Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch review – weird happenings in the Granite City
Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’

Karen Pirie star Lauren Lyle: ‘I love screaming to heavy metal in the car’
Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of

Oasis songs speak to people in a way other artists only dream of
England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty

England and Wales must follow Scotland’s lead and set legal targets to end child poverty
This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers

This women’s library just became a ‘library of sanctuary’ for refugees and asylum seekers
From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic

From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen

Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war

Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds

Labour must invest in benefits system to lift children out of poverty, shameful report finds
Inside the UK’s first drugs consumption room – and how it can save lives amid soaring drug deaths

Inside the UK’s first drugs consumption room – and how it can save lives amid soaring drug deaths
John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’

John Swinney: ‘I wish my mum had still been alive to see me become first minister’
Kindness is needed to tackle homelessness – and not just at Christmas
