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A third of Brits admit they haven't thanked their mentor

Brits inspired to follow their dreams, but never thanked mentors

Ad Feature University welcomes biggest cohort yet as teacher education grows

Louis and David Scott

‘We showed that Scottish food could be relaxed’ - 36 year of Howies

Awareness of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions is growing - but the impact on parents is still being understood, with new research highlighting the 'alarming pressures' of those who work and care for their child. PIC: Getty Images

'Alarming pressures' on working parents raising neurodiverse kids

Steph McGovern has been championing vocational pathways

Ad Feature Young people would consider an apprenticeship over university

Ad Feature What next? Free help for Scottish students after exam results

Cabinet secretary for Education, culture and Gaelic Mairi McAllan visits Broughton High School.

“Whichever door you walk through next will be the right one for you” Màiri McAllan

Thousand of pupils got their exam results this week.

Stay positive - it’s about the journey, not the destination

The Rig brought a huge TV production to Edinburgh's FirstStage Studios

Scotland’s booming film and TV sector has opportunities for everyone

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

Prince William, Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothsay and Catherine, Princess of Wales, Duchess of Rothsay with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis arrive for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at The Hydro on August 1, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

William and Kate attend netball thriller in Glasgow with children

CMI is calling for government, educators and employers to work together to bridge the divide

Ad Feature Less than one in 10 managers think young people are ready for work

H&I Green Energy Conference hears of progress and momentum

Street entertainers perform on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Study to examine economic and social impact of Edinburgh Fringe

Elaine C Smith is to perform at the Traverse in Edinburgh this summer. (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Elaine C Smith to star in play 'written with her in mind'

Matthew Goode in season one of Dept Q on Netflix.

Trainees wanted for new series of hit Netflix series Dept. Q

Firstsource's new model unifies enterprise services three into a single, continuous engagement.

Ad Feature Firstsource introduces 'Intelligence That Operates' model

Gary McFarlane, the PGA professional at Clydebank & District, is excited to be welcoming the PGA in Scotland Tartan Tour back to the club this summer

Something different is stirring up interest in new Tartan Tour event

Proud Scots and passionate golfers Iona Stephen and Rosie Bailey have teamed up to launch Tuesday Links, a new travel company for women

Bailey and Stephen join forces to tee up 'pioneering' venture

Colin Brown of William Purves Funeral Directors

In the end can be the beginning of a new career

Working for Scotland essential for driving positive working impacts

Persimmon Homes apprentices

Ad Feature Get ahead with an apprenticeship to earn and learn

Sometimes you have to see it to be it

Sometimes you have to see it to be it

Over half of the UK’s new mothers reported feeling a loss of identity.

Ad Feature Three in four UK mothers experience 'role confusion' after childbirth

Finance Secretary Shona Robison, Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, and Christine Grahame MSP

New MSPs can learn a lot from the 1999 club Rachel Amery

Scottish schoolgirls chosen as Scotland’s next generation of financial whizzkids

Makerfield MP Josh Simons

Exclusive UK minister investigated by own department 'dreadful look for the PM'

Three of the potential candidates to become the next Labour leader.

Who Will Be The Next Labour Leader? 11 frontrunners for the job

ScottishPower sees career switch surge as January job searches hit peak

Hundreds of police officers are leaving the force after only serving a handful of years.

Police Scotland: Hundreds of officers leaving after less than 5 years

Celebrating success in Inverness

Achievements of apprentices celebrated

New roles at Smiths span HR, procurement, pensions, legal and other key corporate functions (Photos: Pexels)

Historic engineering firm expands UK workforce with 50 new jobs

Tommy Fleetwood speaks to the media during a press conference prior to the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Tommy Fleetwood responds to 'gamesmanship' claim in Abu Dhabi play-off

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II dressed for Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960. By Sir Cecil Beaton.

Scottish designer to feature in largest display of Queen's fashion

Protecting assets

Content creators should act swiftly to protect their assets

A Wizz Air jet comes in to land at Gatwick Airport. The airline will train 1,200 new pilots by 2028, including 240 based in the UK (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget airline to train 1,200 new pilots - you don’t need experience

Boots is hiring 6,000 seasonal staff ahead of Christmas across stores, warehouses, and customer support (Photo: Getty Images)

Boots launches hiring push with 6,000 Christmas jobs - how to apply

A staff member packs fresh turkeys ready for delivery at Sainsbury's Waltham Point Distribution Centre. Around 19,000 seasonal jobs are being created across one of the UK’s biggest retailers for Christmas (Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

19,000 Christmas jobs up for grabs as retailer launches careers drive

Job boards and networking can help you find flexible or hybrid work opportunities (Photo: Pexels)

Three-day office week best for work-life balance - find flexible jobs

Molly Thapviwat has won the Wigtown International Poetry Prize.

The Elvis tribute act from Bangkok who has won Scottish poetry prize

Jeans for Genes Week 2025 will take place from Monday 15 – Sunday 21 September 2025

Ad Feature Fundraising campaign ‘Jeans for Genes’ celebrates 30 years

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Supermarket launches free course to help young people explore careers

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7 tips for a safe and fun experience when taking your child to work

Why Colin Gillies showed golf isn't all about playing at the top level

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Asda to raise pay by 4.7% for 1000s of staff - how to apply for jobs

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World Poetry Day: how to turn your passion into profit and get paid

Three of the world's wealthiest DJs.

DJ Rich List 2025: Here are the 13 wealthiest DJs in the world

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries