6 d. ago Scottish Secretary Ian Murray gives wealth tax verdict as deputy prime minister Angela Rayner pushes for move

The Scottish Secretary said a tax on the highest income earners would lead to ‘flight’ of wealthier people abroad.

Politics

6 d. ago Ian Murray: Banning alcohol at football but not rugby is 'classist and snobby'

Ian Murray, the Scottish Secretary, criticised existing rules during an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Sport

6 d. ago Wealthier areas set to pay more council tax under new plans: Will you be affected?

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is mulling an overhaul of the council tax system to allocate more money to deprived areas.

Economics

8 d. ago Scotland leading UK’s space race as Skyrora granted ‘milestone’ launch licence

“This launch licence isn’t just one giant leap for Skyrora - it’s a massive boost to the whole of Scotland and the wider UK’s space sector” – Scottish secretary Ian Murray

Politics

4 w. ago Rather be on holiday already? Starmer is flanked by glum ministers at last PMQs before summer break as he dodges on fears of MORE tax hikes

Flanked by glum ministers including Rachel Reeves and Angela Rayner, Keir Starmer was pressed to spell out who will be protected from efforts to fill an estimated £30billion hole in the public finances.

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4 w. ago Starmer has worked to ‘cultivate’ relationship with Trump, says minister

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray was speaking ahead of the meeting between the two leaders in Scotland later this month.

Politics

4 w. ago Scottish Secretary and defence minister to launch £250m Faslane investment

The UK Government has pledged a multi-billion investment on the Clyde in the coming decades.

Politics