Hibernian's search for a new manager will start in earnest today after chairman Rod Petrie told shareholders at the club's AGM last night that he had received 40 applications for the post vacated by Colin Calderwood.

Hundreds of thousands of people joined hands to form a human band around Scotland’s capital today in protest at world poverty.

Tyre maker Bridgestone was said to be in pole position today in the race to land Kwik-Fit, the £1bn (€1.5bn)-rated car parts and repair specialist.

Car parts and repair specialist Kwik-Fit could be valued at up to £1bn (€1.45bn) were it to be auctioned in the coming months, a report said today.