'It sounded good but it does nothing for the vast majority'
However, industry groups were quick to point out that the 40% relief will not be a universal entitlement. Indeed, hospitality veteran Paul Waterson of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association declared ...
Huge fiasco ship mothballed in Scotland at a cost of £23k a week
“The sea trials tested the vessel's systems, performance and capabilities under real-world conditions before heading to Scotland,” Mr Abetz said. Mr Abetz also revealed that it is costing around ...
Brendan Rodgers makes four changes to Celtic team for Aberdeen clash
Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic team to take on Aberdeen at Pittodrie tonight as first take on second in the Scottish Premiership. Celtic hit five past Ross County on Saturday and will be hoping ...
Police appeal following fatal crash in Glasgow
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Glasgow. Around 12.35pm on Wednesday, officers were called to a report of a green Vauxhall Insignia having crashed in the Carntyne Road ...
SNP 'moving goalposts' on NHS waiting times budget pledge
A £2 billion increase for the NHS has been welcomed but the SNP has been accused of 'moving the goalposts' on a commitment to reduce NHS ...
Budget falls short on meeting Scottish business needs
The Scottish Property Federation welcomed the reinstatement of £200 million cut last year from the government's housing budget, but warned that further improvements are needed on the Housing Bill ...
Election performance not a setback for reunification, says Sinn Fein
Sinn Fein leaders have insisted their party’s performance in Ireland’s General Election is not a setback for the campaign for Irish reunification. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald had vowed to deliver a ...
Labour MP: I’d vote against inheritance tax changes if real vote held today
He said he will engage with the Treasury and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) over the coming months and “seek important amendments”, telling the Commons: “If today was the ...
University of Glasgow given warning over foreign student rules breach
A Scottish university has been given three months to fix issues with its sponsorship system for foreign students or risk losing its license to ...
Scottish Fiscal Commission flags costs as SNP mitigates two-child cap
Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils SNP Budget, pledging to mitigate the controversial two-child cap and boost housing and public services.
ScotGov 'dodging difficult questions' as income tax frozen
Income tax rates were frozen until 2026 in the Scottish budget. However, experts have accused ministers of dodging the 'difficult questions'.
Hazel Irvine awarded honorary degree by Scots university
Trailblazing Scottish sports presenter Hazel Irvine and Fife-based former Royal Marine turned TV presenter JJ Chalmers were both awarded ...