Scotland news today
Here are some of the top news stories from Scotland today:
Politics
- The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle the climate crisis, which would require companies to report their carbon emissions and set targets to reduce them. (The Scotsman)
- The UK Government has been accused of "undermining" the Scottish Parliament's powers over agriculture after it announced plans to introduce new farming subsidies. (The Herald)
Health
- A new study has found that Scotland has one of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance in the world, with over 40% of patients not responding to treatment. (BBC News)
- The Scottish Government has launched a new campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against flu, with health experts warning that this year's vaccine is particularly effective. (STV News)
Crime
- A 17-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Glasgow. (The Times)
- Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Edinburgh, with several homes targeted in the past week. (The Scotsman)
Business
- The Scottish Government has announced a new fund to support small businesses and entrepreneurs, with £10 million available for grants and loans. (The Herald)
- A new report has found that Scotland's economy is growing at its fastest rate in over a decade, with GDP increasing by 0.4% in the past quarter. (The Scotsman)
Sport
- Scotland's rugby team has been knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing to Japan in a shock upset. (BBC Sport)
- Celtic have signed a new striker, Odsonne Édouard, from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £9 million. (The Scotsman)
Weather
- Scotland is set to be hit by a spell of wet and windy weather over the next few days, with forecasters warning of flooding and disruption. (The Herald)
These are just a few of the top news stories from Scotland today.