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Retailers enjoy ‘bright start to 2026’ as sales and footfall bounce back

Footfall in Scotland’s shops saw a 5.1% year-on-year rise in January, the highest increase of any UK region.

Evening Standard

RSPB hails boost for bird species but says ‘still a lot of work to be done’

The capercaillie was once more widely spread across the UK but is now confined to native pinewood forests of Scotland.

The Independent UK

Break in the grey as Aberdeen sees sunshine for the first time in 21 days

Glimpse of sun after weeks of unrelenting rain marks end of longest sunless period in area since records began

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Maro Itoje says England action is helping him deal with personal tragedy

The England captain missed some of the pre-tournament training camp in order to attend the funeral of his mother.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Finn Russell is not a player you can plan for, England’s Wigglesworth admits

The England defence coach Richard Wigglesworth has admitted it is pointless trying to come up with a plan to stop Finn Russell in their Calcutta Cup clash

The Guardian - UK

How England plan to unsettle ‘unflappable’ Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup clash

The Scotland fly half will again be a key figure to the Six Nations battle at Murrayfield

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend warns England not to underestimate wounded Scotland

Gregor Townsend has warned England against underestimating his Scotland team and believes the hosts can maintain their fine recent Calcutta Cup record

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Gregor Townsend accepts criticism is ‘part of the game’ ahead of pivotal Calcutta Cup clash

Townsend is under pressure after Scotland’s opening round defeat to Italy

The Independent UK

Jeane Freeman obituary

SNP politician who served as Scottish health secretary and led the government’s response to the covid pandemic

The Guardian - UK

MSPs vote to back draft Budget as Lib Dems agree deal with Scottish Government

The Lib Dems confirmed they had struck a deal on social care, hospices and hospitality.

Evening Standard

Ireland vs Italy, Six Nations 2026: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h results, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side look to bounce back from France defeat with Azzurri confident after stunning Scotland

Evening Standard

‘If they’re a chef short, I’ll fill that role’: Safyaan Sharif ready to cook up T20 World Cup shock

Seamer was set to spend February helping at his father’s restaurant until Scots’ late World Cup call – now he’s focused on toppling England again

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend transformed Scotland’s Calcutta Cup fortunes – now England could hasten his end

Townsend boasts a remarkable record against the Auld Enemy – but a damaging defeat this weekend would heighten growing scrutiny over his position

The Independent UK

Yellow warning for snow and ice in force as Arctic air freezes Britain

The alert covers most of Scotland until 12pm on Friday, with a separate warning issued for northern parts of England.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Nations League draw live: England set for group clash with Spain as Wales drawn into group with holders Portugal

England, Scotland and Wales have discovered their Nations League 2026/27 opponents

Evening Standard

Labour is united behind Sarwar’s bid to be next first minister – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary has sought to downplay divisions within the party after its Scottish leader called on the PM to quit.

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend wields axe as Scotland ring changes for Calcutta Cup clash with England

Several regular starters are dropped after the round one defeat to Italy

Evening Standard

Political leaders must unite to protect Scottish energy sector, says trade body

The OEUK has urged political parties to take an ‘all-energy’ approach to renewables and fossil fuels.

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Evening Standard

Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney

The Manchester United and Ineos boss said the UK has been ‘colonised’ by immigrants.

The Independent UK

Met Office issues weather warnings for snow across UK as temperatures to plunge

Scotland and northern England will be hit by wintry conditions with warnings of travel disruption following relentless rain

Evening Standard

Finance Secretary Robison urges MSPs to back Budget ahead of first vote

The Budget has increased the Scottish Child Payment and paved the way for a levy on private jets and a so-called ‘mansion tax’.

The Guardian - UK

Anas Sarwar says Starmer can campaign in Scotland after calling for him to quit

Scottish Labour leader agrees PM can support party’s effort to win May’s Holyrood election in abrupt about-face

The Guardian - UK

Scottish rocket startup nears collapse despite £26m in taxpayer loans

Orbex’s collapse would put 150 jobs at risk and dash hopes of it launching first homegrown rocket from Scotland

Evening Standard

Here is why the UK’s weather has been relentlessly wet in 2026

A powerful jet stream and blocked weather fronts have trapped storms over the UK, bringing floods and record rainfall

Cycling Weekly

Details announced for first British Cycling National Gravel Championships

The racing will be held in Scotland at one of the 7Stanes off-road hubs

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