Drug deaths in Scotland rise 11% as country struggles with worst rate in Europe
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.
The figure rose by 11% last year, bringing the total deaths in a decade to more than 11,000.
Forecasts of further rises in the inflation rate mean some analysts expect the Bank to act by the end of the year.
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.