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Amazon 'should share' wealth with workers

Amazon distribution depot in Dunfermline

Scotland's Economy Secretary has said Amazon is a "wealthy company" which should share some of that wealth with its Scottish workers.

Major investment for Highlands smelter

Plans to create up to 600 jobs and invest £120m at the site of the UK's last remaining aluminium smelter yard at Fort William are announced.

Murray wins SPOTY and 'unpunished' crimes

Scotland's front pages: Andy Murray is crowned Sports Personality of the Year and 1,600 crimes go "unpunished" in Scotland every month.

  • 19 December 2016
  • From the section Scotland

Mesh implants used despite suspension

  • 19 December 2016
  • From the section Scotland

Sport Murray wins record third SPOTY

Tourism leads upbeat economic outlook

Features and Analysis

Nice news

A selection of good news stories from around Scotland this week

  • 17 December 2016
  • From the section Scotland

Your pictures

A selection of your photographs from across Scotland this week

  • 16 December 2016
  • From the section Scotland

Strictly beginners

BBC novices take the floor at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom

Quiz: the week that was

Take the test on Scotland’s past 7 days

  • 15 December 2016

Survival guide

How can we take the strain out of Christmas shopping?

  • 17 December 2016
  • From the section England

The cost of university

Free tuition comes at a price, says Jamie McIvor

  • 15 December 2016
  • From the section Scotland

Our experts

Scotland's budget: cash or cuts for councils?

Readings of the Scottish government's budget depend, as ever, upon definitions. Should we talk about money for councils, or money for local services?

15 December 2016
Brian Taylor Political editor, Scotland

Holyrood budget: What wasn't in it?

Derek Mackay has made his choices with his £30bn. They included the choice not to say quite a lot.

16 December 2016
Douglas Fraser Business/economy editor, Scotland

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