| Good morning Voornaam Let's get straight into it today, and first up, an education exclusive. Schools across Scotland have been increasingly “struggling” to hold exams amid a huge rise in the number of pupils requiring special arrangements in the wake of the pandemic. Read more here. Next up, eating a vegan diet may reduce a person’s biological age, research suggests. After eight weeks of a plant-based diet, there were also decreases in the ages of the heart, hormone, liver, and inflammatory and metabolic systems, the study found. Read more here. And lastly today, and exclusive from out politics team. Brian Whittle MSP says he is the man that can rebuild the Conservatives in Scotland, as he throws his hat into the ring for Tory leadership. Read more here. Whatever your plans today, have a good one. From The team at The Scotsman | 
