McDonnell: Labour wouldn’t stand in the way of indyref2 The second most influential figure in the UK Labour party has admitted his party wouldn’t stand in the way of a second independence referend
Sturgeon rules out tax help for middle-income Scots Nicola Sturgeon has refused to help middle-income Scots in the upcoming budget, even though millions elsewhere in the UK will receive a tax
Bill passes first stage to secure the banking network in rural communities Banks that have been helped by the tax payer after the financial crash and are the last remining bank in rural communities should have a leg
Providers blast SNP childcare expansion plans Providers have blasted SNP plans to expand free childcare, warning businesses could be forced to close and parents will have less choice as
Barnett cash a chance to solve pothole crisis now The Scottish Conservatives are urging the SNP to spend the extra roads cash they will receive from the UK Budget, this financial year, purel
Agent of Change amendment a ‘victory’ for music industry Music venues which have new developments built nearby will no longer have to foot the bill for expensive noise-proofing, after long term cam
Over 70,000 ferry delays and cancellations since 2007 Since October 2007 over 70,000 Scottish ferries have been delayed or cancelled on 29 routes operated by CalMac, according to figures obtaine
Scotland’s block grant going up in real and cash terms New analysis has revealed that Scotland’s block grant from Westminster is going up – both in cash and real terms.
Scottish Tory MPs calling for Budget support for Scotland’s big two industries: oil and whisky The Chancellor can deliver a Budget for two of Scotland’s key industries, oil and whisky, by guaranteeing a stable tax regime for them both,
Budget to deliver sustainable funding boost for Scottish NHS Nicola Sturgeon is being urged this week to put in place a clear long-term plan for Scotland’s NHS – with the UK budget set to smash the sca