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Charities call for action from First Minister on wellbeing economy

MORE than 200 charities, unions, academics and campaigners have signed a letter to Humza Yousaf calling for action on the implementation of a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023

BBC Scotland issues third correction linked to SNP in one month

BBC Scotland has issued its third correction over its reporting on the SNP and Scottish Government in a month ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023

Former cops back Scottish Government's call for decriminalisation of drugs

LEAP Scotland leaders call for a conference aimed at resolving ongoing policy war on drugs

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2023

Consultation launched on plan to put up council tax for higher bands

Proposals would see council tax for homes in bands E, F, G and H increased on a sliding scale of 7.5%, 12.5%, 17.5% and 22.5%

Insider UK · Jul 12, 2023

Scots face massive council tax rises as government plans to charge highest bands more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur insisted the changes would make the council tax system "fairer".

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

‘Fairer’ council tax plans unveiled with hikes of up to £800 for quarter of homes

PLANS to make the council tax system “fairer” by increasing rates for the highest value properties have been unveiled.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023

Scottish Government ordered to hand over analysis of EU timescale

The information commissioner has forced ministers to divulge any analysis by 17 August

Insider UK · Jul 12, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs hoping it's "third time lucky" with national park bid

Councillors have signed off on another consultation response with Galloway being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Over 1,000 Ukrainian refugees finally rehomed as huge ship where they lived leaves Edinburgh docks

MS Victoria had been docked in Leith Harbour for a year to accommodate the Ukrainians who fled their home country after it was invaded by Russia.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Call to charge second home owners in Scotland four times normal council tax

SCOTLAND should follow Wales by introducing a council tax premium of four times the normal rate on second and empty homes, says the STUC...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023