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Auditor points to £1 billion Scottish tax gap
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Starmer tries to fend off his rivals
What on earth is going on in Downing Street? PLUS: Scottish teachers urged to strike over teaching time | Could Waspi women win a payout after all? | Scottish club sinks deeper into the mire
Trump's $1 billion threat to the BBC
What should we make of the crisis at the broadcaster? PLUS: Scottish Labour's economic report throws up awkward questions. And Scotland hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
BBC in crisis as top duo resign
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