3 h. ago Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedPeter Dutton insists he ‘believes in climate change’ after refusing to say if impacts of global heating worseningAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastBoth parties claim victory in last night’s debateThe political reaction to last night’s debate is coming in thick and fast. No surprises here that the Liberals believe their leader Peter Dutton won with flying colours, while Labor has backed Albanese for the victory.I saw a very weak, indecisive Prime Minister and a very strong Opposition leader. And I was particularly blown away, Bridget, by the prime minister not fessing up that his own government modelled changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax with respect to homeownership.The prime minist...

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4 h. ago Australia news live: Turnbull says negative gearing ‘examined by every government’; measles warning issued for greater Melbourne area

Follow today’s news liveAnywhere but Canberra: Australian voters on what matters to themInteractive guide to electorates in the Australian electionListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaSee all our Australian election 2025 coverageGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastBoth parties claim victory in last night’s debateThe political reaction to last night’s debate is coming in thick and fast. No surprises here that the Liberals believe their leader Peter Dutton won with flying colours, while Labor has backed Albanese for the victory.I saw a very weak, indecisive Prime Minister and a very strong Opposition leader. And I was particularly blown away, Bridget, by the prime minister not fessing up that his own government modelled changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax with respect to homeownership.The prime minister says the government did not commission any advice on negative gearing or capital gains tax changes, but the t...

Events

23 h. ago Council set to hike meals on wheels fees by more than £2.50 a day

The change would impact more than 80% of users

Economics

31 h. ago Flu deaths reach all time high in Scotland with 463 dead this year

So far 463 people have died where flu was the underlying cause - almost double to the numbers for the same period last year.

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44 h. ago The little known loophole used by second home owners to dodge soaring council tax bills in Britain's holiday hotspots

Experts fear property barons are putting their homes on the market to exploit a legal get-around that is helping them avoid new council tax premiums, with Padstow in Cornwall among the areas hit.

Economics

49 h. ago Employment and unemployment in Scotland rise at same time, figures show

The latest Labour Market Statistics showed the overall economic inactivity rate has decreased by 0.5%.

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3 d. ago It is time to tighten up laws on cosmetic surgeries in Scotland

Pressure in social care means that people who should leave A&E are staying longer than necessary because of bed blocking.

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7 d. ago Scotland’s businesses want more office time despite hybrid working productivity boost

New research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK finds that businesses in Scotland who have adopted a hybrid working approach believe it has boosted their people's productivity and wellbeing, yet many are still keen for their people to spend more time in the office than they do currently.

Economics

7 d. ago Overseas property speculators must stop 'hoarding homes' in Scotland, says MSP

The Greens want to charge overseas buyers based in tax havens buying up homes across Scotland.

Society

8 d. ago Donald Trump state visit 'ridiculous and misguided' after president slaps tariffs on UK

The US President is expected to spend time in Scotland this summer as part of a wider state visit to the UK.

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1 week ago Homeland Security demands private tax data for millions of immigrants so it can find and deport them

Department of Homeland Security officials requested the IRS hand over their names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, so it can find and deport them.

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1 week ago And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last time

She has been a prominent teatime figure on Scotland's screens for almost 30 years, covering some of the country's biggest news stories.

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2 w. ago Escape To The Country buyer bursts into tears as panicked BBC host urges husband to 'give her a hug' after shocking reveal at mystery property

The most recent episode of the BBC show saw Sonali Shah help project manager John and his wife Liz find their dream home in the idyllic countryside of Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

Events

2 w. ago UK to host Women's World Cup for first time ever in 2035 as rivals drop out to leave England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as sole bidders

The UK will host the Women's World Cup for the first time ever in 2035 after a rival bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco dropped out.

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2 w. ago Leith restaurant campaign is a ‘Shore’ thing for Edinburgh’s waterfront

Some of the biggest names in Scottish hospitality have come together for the first time to showcase Edinburgh’s waterfront in Leith as Scotland’s premier dining destination.

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2 w. ago Council tax map: Find out the average bill in your area as 90% see maximum increase

Nine out of ten authorities in England will impose a 4.99 per cent increase this year

Economics

2 w. ago The household bills rising today – from energy to council tax

April will be a tough month for struggling households this year

Economics

2 w. ago This is how much council tax will go up by in every part of Wales

The council area with the lowest rise is Bridgend, with a hike of 4.5%, while in Ceredigion, the amount will rise by 9.3%

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2 w. ago Britain's second home ghost towns FIGHT BACK: Locals told to secretly REPORT rich neighbours greedily buying up houses as seaside villages wage war on out

EXCLUSIVE: From April 1, more than 150 councils across the country will increase the tax on second homes to 100 per cent - meaning bills could rise as much as £10,000 for the year.

Society

2 w. ago Exact time Scotland set for mini heatwave as temperatures to be 'as hot as Barcelona'

A mini-heatwave is set to arrive after what feels like years of blistering winds and heavy downpour.

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