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Long queues at an airport.

Watch: Airport passengers sat on floor after global IT outage

Customers have been unable to buy food at some McDonald’s restaurants. Picture: NationalWorld

McDonald's apologises after some customers unable to order food amid IT outage

Ross Nicol is a partner, Addleshaw Goddard

Robust contracts for IT service provision are vital - Ross Nicol

Dr Alexandra Anderson and Lord Brailsford of the inquiry team at the NHS memorial statue within the grounds of The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. (Pic: Stewart Attwood)

Costs hit nearly £8m in Scottish Covid inquiry before a public hearing is held

The Metropolitan Police have apologised to Flack's family for not keeping a record about why they charged her with assault. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had recommended the former Love Island presenter receive a caution following an incident with her boyfriend Lewis Burton. However, this was overturned after an appeal from the Met Police who instead charged her with assault by beating. Flack was found dead in February 2020 at the age of 40. I

Metropolitan Police apologise to Caroline Flack’s family over lack of records

From left: Clevermed chief technology officer Chris Koiak, founder Peter Badger, and CEO Jane Stephenson. Picture: contributed.

Edinburgh-based owner of key pregnancy-focused data specialist acquired

The High street lender TSB Bank has been fined £48.7 million for failures relating to an IT upgrade in 2018 that left customers unable to access banking services, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 computer system meltdown

Craig Mackay, CEO of Proteus, says: 'There is a thin, but visible, silver lining to the current economic crisis; the resilience and determination of British business.' Picture: contributed.

Majority of large firms see rising costs as biggest risk over next year

WhatsApp may be a convenient means of communication but smartphones can be hacked (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Secrecy over ministers' use of WhatsApp raises alarm bells – Scotsman comment

Twitter continued to bleed engineers and other workers on Thursday, after new owner Elon Musk gave them a choice to pledge to “hardcore” work or resign with severance pay.

Twitter locks staff out of offices until next week

Edinburgh's Western General Hospital

NHS Lothian issues apology as Western General hospital's IT system crashed

Iain Dougary, managing director of ESWL, at the firm's new site at Westhill.

Aberdeenshire procurement specialist doubles up amid energy sector demand

CEO Jason Allen says the firm expects to 'continue to deliver strong results'. Picture: Iain McLean.

Paypacket-focused fintech Activpayroll sees own 'salary' jump with sales up 27%

RHASS chief executive, Alan Laidlaw

Royal Highland report shows society coping well under fire

Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner of Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie LLP

Fraser Gillies: Investing in people and premises with sights set on further grow...

The future looks bright for cloud technology - John Baxter

Sharon Hamilton, UK managing director of Eurofins Digital Testing: 'These new client wins are a testament to using Eurofins as a partner for all testing requirements.'

Scottish client wins help boost first-half numbers at Eurofins Digital Testing

Lorries from Scottish seafood companies drive past the Houses of Parliament last month, in a protest action by fishermen against post-Brexit red tape.

Warning that Scottish seafood taskforce should not be just a 'talking shop'

Scotland's fishing industry has been hit hard

Brexit hold-ups over 'which colour of ink' should be used on forms

One of the Brexit lorry parks being used to help cope with customs checks

'Door to the EU now closed' to Scottish exporters as Brexit delays worsen

Tejesh Mistry is Venture Trust’s Director of External Affairs.

Trust underpins all of Venture Trust's work - Tejesh Mistry

Economics, ethics and environment – farming’s 3 ‘E’s

The UK Government has been warned of 'significant disruption' at borders, even with a Brexit trade deal in place

UK trade with EU faces 'significant disruption' even with Brexit deal

Social distancing and safety measures inside Court 1 at the High Court in Edinburgh

Changes to criminal disclosure finally set to come into force in Scotland

Trade documents stolen from Liam Fox’s email

TSB racked up a pre-tax loss of £65.5m for the half, a year after making a £21.1m profit. Picture: contributed.

TSB swings to first-half loss but grows online activity

Has your account been affected? (Photo: Shutterstock)

More than 600,000 Tesco Clubcard accounts have been blocked after scammers tried...

MSPs said Police Scotland should not invest in facial recognition technology without regulation. Picture: Getty

Current facial recognition technology ‘is not fit for purpose’, say MSPs

From left: CEO Edward Bruce and finance director Mark Dallas. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

Insurance broker Bruce Stevenson hails premium year

From left: founders Dan Rathbone, Paul Henshaw, Matt Gaffney and Tom Walton. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Software consultancy Infinity Works opens in Edinburgh's WeWork site

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald emulates the pose of the Edward Carson statue as she and Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill join a Brexit protest following their meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Stormont. Picture: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Sajid Javid unveils £2.1bn in funding to prepare for Brexit

The conservation charity is accused of not paying suppliers.

National Trust for Scotland accused of supplier payment delays

Caroline Gardner. Picture - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Botched public sector IT contracts leave big ‘black hole’

Parents are concerned about their children's safety.

Outrage as Scottish council agrees to fingerprint payments for school dinners

Peter Kenyon, chief executive of Ramsdens - 'value-enhancing acquisition'. Picture: Contributed

Ramsdens ups presence in Scotland

Tennents volumes in off-trade have nudged higher. Picture: Tennent's

Minimum pricing fails to dent Tennent's

British Prime Minister Theresa May hugs Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission, as they meet in Brussels, Picture; AP

No deal Brexit could harm national security as preparations fall behind

Universities are targets for cyber-attacks, but they can lead the way in innovation to improve data security, says Joanne McIntosh. Picture: Contributed

Comment: Universities can lead cybersecurity innovation

Alastair Wallace. Picture: submitted

Property firm Thomas & Adamson to modernise operations

Tailbacks at major ports, such as Dover, would have an immediate impact on food supplies. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/Getty

Shipping chief predicts three years of no-deal Brexit chaos

The retailer announced in May that it plans to close 100 stores by 2022. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

More cost cutting could be on the cards at M&S

A branch of the Clydesdale. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Clydesdale Bank in takeover bid for Virgin Money
Virgin Money shares surged after the owner of Clydesdale Bank tentatively tabled a takeover offer which values the challenger bank at Â£1.6 billion and stands t...

Shona Robison, right, is under fresh pressure to quit

Rennie tells Robison: "Resign now."

Raigmore Hospital is the largest hospital in the NHS Highland Health Board, located in Inverness. Picture: Getty Images

Report reveals '˜extremely murky goings-on' at NHS Highland

The Scottish Government will take control of 11 new benefits

Freeman warns that DWP delays may hit benefits handover

The cost of implementing new Holyrood powers has not been properly estimated by the Scottish Government. Pic: TSPL

New Scottish social security system facing cash and staff challenges

A merger between the British Transport Police and Police Scotland could take longer than planned. Picture: TSPL

Controversial rail policing merger is thrown into doubt

Railway policing is due to be integrated into Police Scotland next year

Delay for controversial rail policing plan

Scottish Conservatives want answers over the Scottish Government's new social security IT system

Tories demand answers over Scottish Government's social security system

Michael Matheson. Picture: John Devlin

Michael Matheson confronted over poor police working conditions

Hairmyres Hospital was among the facilities affected. Picture: JP file

Health chief says sorry after NHS Lanarkshire cyber attack

The Scottish Parliament has been hit by a cyber attack. Picture: TSPL

Cyber attack on Scottish Parliament '˜could last many days'

In an email warning to staff, Paul Grice, the Chief Executive at Holrood said the attack targeted parliamentary IT accounts. Picture: JP

Scottish Parliament subject to '˜brute force cyber-attack'

Data scientists 'driving Scotland's fintech future'

Work is ongoing to improve broadband speeds in remote communities , but until it is complete these areas will be at a disadvantage when it comes to the roll-out of eHealth strategies.

Kevan Christie: Outdated technology is slowing down eHealth drive

Edge Testing Solutions chief executive Brian Ferrie. Picture: Chris Watt

Bellshill's Edge Testing aims to double revenues by 2020

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries