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Secrecy row as SNP Government refuses to name 13 firms banned under genocide policy

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “smoke and mirrors” after declining to reveal which companies are banned from receiving public money…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Scottish Government 'must rule out support for new oil and gas after UN warning'

A CHARITY has urged the Scottish Government to rule out support for new oil and gas fields after the UN warned that the world is set to breach a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2

Scottish private jet tax 'could raise £400m by next election', analysis finds

A PRIVATE jet tax could raise almost £400 million for the public purse over the current parliament, according to new analysis ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20

New coalition calls for ‘overhaul’ of Scotland’s devolved taxes

The group Tax Justice Scotland said that simply ‘tweaking’ the current system risks ‘failing’ communities.

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Ministers must tax ‘planet-wrecking private jets’, campaigners urge

The Scottish Government is being urged to turbo-charge talks with UK ministers so it can introduce a tax on private jets – with environmental…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

Stronger taxes on UK's biggest polluters could have raised £23 billion

STRONGER action on taxing the country’s biggest polluters by the UK Government could have raised up to £23 billion last year, a report has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2023

Yousaf must be bold on tax to fight poverty and climate change, say campaigners

The First Minister Humza Yousaf said he would consider creating a new tax bracket during the SNP leadership race.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

One in four Scottish children in poverty – but UK-wide it's even worse, data shows

ONE in four Scottish children is living in poverty – and two-thirds of those are in a household with someone who is in paid employment, according…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023

Countries urged to pay up like Scotland to tackle climate change losses

A new report from Oxfam reveals the cost of extreme weather-related emergencies, like flooding or drought, have risen by billions of dollars

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon calls for rich countries to take on climate toll

THE First Minister is calling on other developed nations to show “much greater commitment” to addressing the loss and damage caused by climate…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2022