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Bush outlines historic US bank rescue deal

The United States government ushered in a new era in banking today with plans to take stakes worth up to $250 billion in financial institutions. continued...

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Teenager admits role in 'head on beach' murder

A Lithuanian teenager today admitted his part in torturing and murdering a migrant worker whose head was found on a beach at Arbroath.

Energy hikes push UK inflation to new high

Inflation soared to a new record in September after gas and electricity price hikes, official figures showed today.

Fire at St Fergus oil terminal

A fire has broken out at the St Fergus gas terminal near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said today.

Matrons return to Scotland's hospitals

Old-style matrons are set to make a return to hospitals in Scotland as part of a drive to improve standards in wards, the Scottish Government announced today.

Hundreds questioned over Glasgow shooting

Detectives investigating a double shooting were today following up significant new information after questioning hundreds of people.

Taxpayers' paper loss on HBOS and Lloyds TSB widens to £3bn

The taxpayers' paper loss on Halifax Bank of Scotland and Lloyds TSB widened to almost �3 billion today as the banks' shares continued to sink.

SNP ministers accused over free alcohol gifts

The Scottish Government today faced claims of hypocrisy after ministers were accused of "stocking up" on free drink while launching an alcohol crackdown.

Glenrothes by-election: Labour sets out action plan

The rising cost of living was the battleground for parties in the Glenrothes by-election campaign today.

MAIN BUSINESS

Markets rise amid growing hope for rescue plans

Stock markets in Europe and Asia rose strongly today on mounting evidence that government attempts to shore up the world's battered financial system were beginning to work.

Cadbury sales boosted by new products

Dairy Milk firm Cadbury today said UK sales rose 11% as consumers showed little sign of giving up on chocolate treats in the current turmoil.

Game over for Royal Bank’s risk-taking bonus culture

Johnny Cameron may be the least well-known of the three Royal Bank of Scotland heads on the block � but as the man who runs the institution�s fast-growing corporate and investment banking arm, he perhaps exemplifies best the kind of culture the Financial Services Authority (FSA) seems determined to outlaw.

IN NEED OF SORTING: Invitation from RBS on the day the government rescued it.

MAIN SPORT

Boyd turned his back. We move on now

Scotland manager gives his side of story in frank interview.

Argentina sell-out hopes hit by Messi withdrawal

Argentina last night buried any chance of seeing Lionel Messi at Hampden next month, which will come as a blow to the Scotland Football Association's hopes of a large turnout for the game.

Burley comes out fighting for his country

�Does this look okay?� grinned George Burley, straightening his tie for the assembled broadcast media. In reality, though, this was a �jackets off� press conference.

Does everybody hate Kris? Scottish football speaks . . .

I think it is disappointing � you want your players available. It is a bad reaction, but you have to respect the player. If he decides he is not playing again you have to go with it.

Murray aims for a flying start after a well-deserved break

Andy Murray returns to ATP Tour action at the Madrid Masters this week feeling refreshed from his recent break, but the world No.4 knows he will be afforded little time to find his rhythm again.

Limond forced to pull plug on Garden show

Willie Limond, the IBO Intercontinental lightweight champion, yesterday expressed his disgust at being forced to pull out of his American ring debut at Madison Square Garden because of the demands of the promoters.

SFA end search for new cup sponsor

The Scottish Cup is to be rebranded as the Homecoming Cup after the Scottish FA yesterday brought to a close their 17-month search for a new sponsor.

Wells seeks legal advice after IFA sack him

Raymond Kennedy, the Irish Football Association president, admitted there had been a breakdown in relations between the governing body and Howard Wells, which led to his sacking as chief executive.

Pressure gets to Maguire as he slumps in his home city

Stephen Maguire last night admitted he could not bear to look at his family and friends as he crashed out of the Royal London Watches Grand Prix in Glasgow.

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