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1. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, December 11, 2025

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Sagittarius to Gemini

2. Are you ready for the arrival of humanoid robots?

   We are entering the era of Mechanical ai ‘beings’, says Chris Stokel-Walker, and all eyes are on China…

3. Inside cook and author Skye McAlpine’s home at Christmas

   At home, the cook and writer takes the festive season to a whole new level

4. Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first time in nearly a decade

   The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge in Edinburgh for the chance to see it.

5. Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury faces complaint over handling of abuse allegation

   Dame Sarah Mullally was not informed of the complaint at the time, church authorities confirmed.

6. Transatlantic cable equipment and gnome garden among heritage protected in 2025

   Historic England has highlighted some of the unusual buildings and places given listed status this year.

7. Targeted support could see 18 million savers offered help in next decade

   The new type of help will mean firms can make specific suggestions to consumers to help them decide what to do with their money.

8. New home buyer inquiries fell to two-year low in November – Rics

   Survey feedback continues to point to a gentle decline in house prices overall, the report said.

9. Retailers fear Scotland ‘less viable’ for investment without rates discount

   Twelve groups and industry bodies have written to the Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison.

10. HebCelt 2025 generated £4.4 million for Outer Hebrides economy, organisers say

    More than 17,000 paying ticket holders attended this year’s festival, which was headlined by Lulu, Tide Lines and Skerryvore.