19 h. ago Scotland 'one bad Budget away from losing high streets as we know them'

SRC Director David Lonsdale warned that failing to lower business rates “will likely mean investment shifts to more attractive and cost-effective locations in down south.”

Politics

8 d. ago Scotland’s youth knife crime is just as bad as it was 40 years ago, says top cop

A TOP cop has warned “horrendous” youth knife crime is just as bad now as it was 40 years ago. David Kennedy says Scotland is at a “tipping point” due to a lack of prevention measures and education. The Scottish Police Federation general secretary declared: “We’re now just having a repeat of history. "When I...

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1 week ago 3.3m pension savers set to lose out after major Budget changes announced

It's estimated over 7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions

Economics

1 week ago 3.3 million pension savers set to lose out after major Budget changes announced

It's estimated over 7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions

Economics

2 w. ago Whatever happens to Rachel Reeves, this was a bad Budget for Scotland

From the lack of help for North Sea oil and gas and Scotch whisky to a new charge on electric vehicles, the Budget saw measures that will hit Scotland hard

Politics

2 w. ago Blossom Hill maker slumps as punters lose their taste for budget wine

The maker of Blossom Hill wine has been forced to write down the value of its US business, as the global alcohol industry continues to struggle to adapt to shifting drinking habits.

Economics

2 w. ago New delay revealed for first of Turkish ferries being built for CalMac's Islay route

Further risk from bad weather when vessel sails for Scotland

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Mortified’ OBR chief prepared to resign if Reeves loses confidence in him over Budget leak

Richard Hughes has written to the Chancellor and Commons Treasury Committee chair Dame Meg Hillier to apologise for the incident

Politics

2 w. ago OBR boss says he will RESIGN if he loses Chancellor's confidence over Budget leak fiasco

Richard Hughes said he was 'personally mortified' after the OBR's Budget assessment was made public before Rachel Reeves addressed the Commons.

Economics

2 w. ago These home workers to lose up to £124 tax break as 300,000 brace for Budget raid

The move will hand the Treasury tens of millions of pounds a year, with higher-rate taxpayers facing a tax increase of up to £124

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025 winners and losers revealed from taxpayers to pensioners and savers

Details of the Budget were accidentally leaked early by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) with families up and down the country now digesting what it means for them

Economics

2 w. ago How the Budget will affect you: Winners and losers from Rachel Reeves’ tax rises and new spending

Business owners, landlords and EV drivers were hit in the chancellor’s Budget

Economics

2 w. ago The Budget winners and losers: From working people, families, savers and pensioners, how much you'll pay in Rachel Reeves £30billion tax raid

While the Chancellor previously vowed to exclude 'working people' from tax hikes, she changed her tune today by telling MPs she was asking everyone to 'contribute'.

Economics

2 w. ago Budget 2025: Winners and Losers from Reeves' tax and spend plan

The Chancellor is targeting the wealthy while trying to protect people on low incomes

Economics

3 w. ago Scotland's pothole problem is now so bad that some roads are lethally dangerous

Cars may be much safer but the state of our roads and a reduction in traffic police have combined to produce an alarming increase in fatalities

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