Cancer patient forced to use life savings to fund surgery after three-month NHS wait – Yahoo News

Michael Gove predicts SNP ‘rebrand’ with independence to take back seat – STV News

Number of senior doctors planning to take early retirement is yet another warning sign about the existential threat faced by health service – The Scotsman

SNP rule has been disastrous for Scotland’s schools – The Spectator

Spending per pupil 18% higher than UK but ‘effect on outcomes unclear’ – STV News

Man who coerced teen girls to watch him perform sex acts avoids jail – STV News

One-third of A&E patients in Scotland waited at least four hours – Morning Star

Most Scottish firms report no improvement in finances during first quarter – The Insider

Scottish nationalists can’t bear reality – UnHerd