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Women turning to loan sharks as a result of ‘coerced debt’ – study

Research by Scottish Women’s Aid said a ‘small but significant’ number of women are being ‘pushed towards illegal money lenders’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 14 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Regional divide as house prices came under increased pressure in April – report

Until there is a clearer path for inflation and borrowing costs, activity and sentiment look set to remain subdued, RICS said.

By Vicky Shaw, Press Association Personal Finance Correspondent · 14 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

Hearts fans celebrate win but title race goes to final day as Celtic score late

Jambos supporters reacted after their win against Falkirk set the stage for a crucial decider against Celtic.

By Press Association Scotland Reporters · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Kirking of the Scottish Parliament at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh

Scotland

Duke of Edinburgh attends traditional Kirking of Scottish Parliament

The service traditionally takes place the evening before the first sitting of a new parliamentary term.

By Nick Forbes and Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Regulator announces probe into Scottish Youth Parliament after ex-chair jailed

Jordan Linden was chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament in 2015 and 2016.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

Start of Holyrood term offers ‘new beginning’, says Kirk moderator

The Kirking ot the Parliament ceremony took place on Wednesday.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

Image of Vesuvius erupting by painter said to have witnessed it fetches £25,000

An Eruption of Vesuvius in 1774 was painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

Holyrood ‘dull’ and requires livening up, says MSP running for Presiding Officer

The election to the role will take place on Thursday.

By Craig Paton and Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland Political Staff · 13 May 2026 · 3 min read

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Scotland

Egg farm owner fined after worker injured when clothing got trapped in machine

The Health and Safety Executive said the incident at Mains of Auchenbadie Farm near Banff could have had ‘devastating consequences’.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Keep Housing Secretary role or risk progress on housing emergency, Swinney told

Shelter Scotland said the Government cannot afford to put tackling the housing emergency at risk by playing a ‘game of musical chairs’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Scottish Government must ‘work night and day’ to support workers, says STUC

First Minister John Swinney and general secretary Roz Foyer met on Wednesday to discuss helping Scots with the cost of living.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

More electricity demand in Scotland could lower bills in UK, says industry chief

The National Energy System Operator is developing a series of long‑term strategic plans up to 2050 for Scotland and the rest of Britain.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read