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How to check my council tax band in Scotland

Here is how council tax works in Scotland and how you can find your valuation band amid proposed second home reforms.

The National (Scotland)

Why I started thinking about zombies during this week's FMQs

HOW long do you think you would survive in a zombie apocalypse-type situation?

The National (Scotland)

Yousaf rejects accusations of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

A timetable of dealings with the inquiry was released by the Scottish Government after a request from the inquiry itself.

The Independent UK

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Yousaf and deputy accused of misleading Holyrood over Covid WhatsApp messages

Both Labour and the Tories have accused Humza Yousaf and Deputy First Minister Shona Robison in a row over WhatsApp messages.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government publishes timeline of Covid inquiry requests

The government says it has handed over all messages it held.

The Independent UK

LGBT+ young people don't feel welcome in rural Scotland, study shows

MORE than two-thirds of LGBT+ young people living in rural Scotland do not feel welcome in their local area, a new report has suggested.

The National (Scotland)

Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry

THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules.

The National (Scotland)

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First Minister set to attend COP28 in Dubai

SCOTLAND will be represented at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates at the end of the month.

The National (Scotland)

Boris Johnson suggested injecting himself with Covid-19 live on television

BORIS Johnson "wanted to be injected with Covid-19 on television" to calm public fears, the Covid Inquiry has heard.

The National (Scotland)

Longer sentences? Overcrowded UK prisons are already failing society

The UK government plans to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of serious crimes, it announced via this year’s king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Political pundits reacting to the speech on the BBC immediately questioned the rationale behind potentially putting more people in prison, when UK prisons…

The Conversation

Scottish Government delays climate change plan due to UK's net zero rollback

THE Scottish Government has delayed the publication of its new plan to tackle climate change.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government officially ditches HPMAs following backlash

THE Scottish Government has officially confirmed that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will not be rolled out in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

New misogyny offences planned for Scotland as part of justice reforms

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

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Business leaders send ‘unequivocal message’ to Robison demanding rates freeze

Thirty-five business organisations united in a letter to the Deputy First Minister as she draws up the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could have offered 'unique perspective' at UK AI safety summit

EXPERTS and industry leaders have insisted Scotland could have brought a “unique perspective” to discussions around ethical AI at a major summit…

The Independent UK

Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross demands Nicola Sturgeon 'comes clean' on WhatsApps

DOUGLAS Ross has written to Nicola Sturgeon demanding she reveals whether she deleted WhatsApp messages, accusing her of a “lack of candour”.

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Sturgeon urged to resolve WhatsApp row to ‘retain semblance of credibility’

Douglas Ross has written to the former first minister again to demand she clarifies whether she deleted messages related to the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Independence paper to set out vision for migration policy based on 'fairness'

THE next independence whitepaper will set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a migration system based on “dignity, fairness and…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government hits out at 'reckless' Rangers fans over pyro

The Scottish Government has blasted Rangers fans as “reckless” after a pyro display forced their match with Dundee to be suspended.

The National (Scotland)

Private landlord appeal fails as Scottish Government’s rent cap ruled not unlawful

THE Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

Lord Harrower said much of the argument made by private sector landlords fell ‘far short’ to consider the legislation unlawful.

The Independent UK

Yousaf accused of ‘secretive approach’ in row over WhatsApp Covid messages

He defended Nicola Sturgeon following reports the ex-first minister had deleted messages.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh City Council set to formally declare housing emergency

THE City of Edinburgh Council is set to formally declare a housing emergency amid a “crisis” in the public and private sectors.

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