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The Scotsman
17 Mar, 2019
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Top stories of the week

A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

Sam Heughan: Outlander’s value for Scotland is ‘grossly underestimated’

Outlander star Sam Heughan says the TV show's value is "grossly underestimated" in Scotland - as he admitted it has completely changed his life.

Cost to Scottish Government of Alex Salmond legal challenge revealed

The Scottish Government spent more than £118,500 on legal fees defending itself against Alex Salmond at the Court of Session, it has emerged.

Poll: Scots less likely to back Scottish independence due to SNP currency plan

SNP plans to introduce a stand-alone Scottish currency after independence could damage support for a Yes vote, a new poll indicates.

Is a good retirement still affordable?

We may be working longer, but most of us are counting down to retirement. But planning for the golden years is crucial.

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Hundreds attend Glasgow anti-racism in wake of Christchurch terror attack

Hundreds of people have taken part in an anti-racism march and rally in Glasgow.

Philip Hammond joins talks with DUP as Brexiteers begin to waver on deal

The Westminster government has stepped up negotiations with the DUP in a bid to get its Brexit deal through parliament next week, bringing the Chancellor into talks ahead of a third vote expected on Tuesday.

Christchurch shooting: ‘Beyond awful’, Nicola Sturgeon and world react to terror attack

Nicola Sturgeon has joined leaders around the world in condemning the terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand which have left 49 dead.

Nicola Sturgeon asked to apologise for ‘disgraceful’ comment

Nicola Sturgeon has been asked to apologise to a serving police officer after she branded his comments about public sector pay rises as “disgraceful”.

Another Brexit referendum would be unfair, says Donald Trump

President Donald Trump said he was surprised how badly Brexit has been handled and warned that another referendum would be “unfair”.

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