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Six million viewers tune in to watch Scotland lose to Morocco at the World Cup

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Virgin Money rolls out domestic abuse safe spaces across 42 branches

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Cities where average price tag on a home has jumped highest in past decade

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Removal of whisky tariffs ‘essential opportunity’ says FM during World Cup trip

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Summer holiday strike action at two airports averted as pay deals struck

Strikes have been averted at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.

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