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Scottish independence poll sees HUGE lead for Yes amid Section 35 row

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is at its second-highest level EVER reached, according to an exclusive new polling series commissioned for The…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Polling expert breaks down the results as independence poll puts Yes at 54 per cent

SINCE the 2014 independence referendum, we have seen two kinds of "shocks" in our politics that have coincided with increased support for…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Mega-rich Tory Nadhim Zahawi 'agrees to pay 30% penalty' to settle tax dispute

Reports emerged today claiming that Mr Zahawi agreed to settle a £3.7 million sum with an additional 30% penalty - with an expert suggesting this means he admitted carelessness

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

'No plans' to axe Edinburgh teachers after 'frightening' Glasgow proposals emerge

Opposition councillors have called for Edinburgh to "rule out" education cuts ahead of February's budget.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

Brexit, independence & the monarchy: Our polling series starts TODAY

BREXIT, the NHS, a de facto referendum on Scottish independence. These are some of the key issues defining Scotland’s – and the UK’s –…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Law to stop greedy bosses keeping workers' tips edges closer after SEVEN YEAR delay

If the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill does become law, companies could face punishment if they do not pass over tips - a move the government has repeatedly promised but failed to deliver

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

Nadhim Zahawi ‘paid penalty in seven-figure tax dispute settlement’

Fresh questions swirled around former chancellor after reports he paid 30 per cent penalty

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Tory chairman Nadhim Zahawi ‘paid penalty in seven-figure HMRC settlement’

Fresh questions swirled around the former chancellor after the Guardian reported he paid a 30% penalty

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023

Tory minister 'paid penalty' amid multi-million pound tax dispute with HMRC

TORY minister Nadhim Zahawi agreed to pay a penalty as well as settle a multi-million pound tax bill with the HMRC, reports say.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Scottish independence blow as poll suggests 54% of Scots would vote ‘No’ in referendum

In the first poll on Scottish voting intentions released in 2023, backing for a Yes vote was at 46% when ‘don’t knows’ are removed

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023