St Andrew's Day: Do workers in Scotland get a bank holiday?
Nov 18, 2024 · Andrew became Scotland's saint all the way back in 1320 when the Declaration of Arbroath was signed. Since then, Scotland has been part of an exclusive club of countries which have the disciple as their patron saint.
SNP manifesto 2024: The key policies explained | The National
Jun 19, 2024 · Public spending The SNP say they want an end to “14 years of Tory-imposed austerity”. They have charged Labour and the Tories of signing up to spending plans that conceal £18 billion worth of cuts.. SNP MPs would demand the “full” devolution of taxes to Holyrood, including the windfall tax on oil and gas companies. They said they would spread this out over a “wider” range of ...
Who is Russell Findlay? The new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Sep 27, 2024 · Findlay’s daughter answered the door to hitman William Burns, who was dressed as a postman. Burns then threw acid directly into the face of Findlay, who managed to restrain Burns until the police arrived.
Skara Brae: The Scottish village older than the Pyramids
Oct 5, 2024 · Skara Brae features nine surviving homes (Image: Tripadvisor) Of the nine surviving homes in this "extraordinary" Scottish village, all but one can be seen from the path going through the settlement.. The homes are said to be equipped with "fitted" furniture made from flat stone slabs set into large mounds of midden.
Martin Lewis shares key update on Winter Fuel Payment legal …
Sep 26, 2024 · Decision could affect whole of UK. MoneySavingExpert’s explainer highlights that while the case is being raised in Scotland, its outcome could also apply in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as the court could strike down the UK-wide regulations which brought the changes into force.. The piece explains that under the Equality Act 2010, public bodies – including lawmakers – have a duty ...
How hydrogen will power Scotland's just transition from fossil …
Oct 6, 2024 · As a relatively clean-burning fuel (emitting zero carbon dioxide), hydrogen offers an attractive alternative for anything which runs on burning fossil fuels – from vehicle engines to gas boilers to industrial processes. Hydrogen is also not as new as we might think – hydrogen derived from fossil fuels has been used in Scotland for decades, for example, to …
Scots claim victory in record-breaking Great Scottish Run in Glasgow
Oct 6, 2024 · Hawkins joined thousands in Glasgow on Sunday morning to take part in the annual half marathon event. After claiming victory in 2016 and 2022, Hawkins once again crossed the line in first place with a time of 01:03:25.
Thousands of Scots set to earn more as new Real Living Wage …
Oct 23, 2024 · Research by the Living Wage Foundation showed that despite inflation easing, many of those working in Britain’s 3.7 million low-paid jobs are still struggling with the impact of years of rising prices causing a cost-of-living crisis.
Former Navy flagships to be decommissioned in MoD cuts push
Nov 20, 2024 · The “common sense decisions” announced by the Defence Secretary may not be the last cuts announced. The Government is carrying out a strategic defence review, which will set out the path to spending 2.5% of gross domestic product on defence – although no timetable has yet been set out for that spending commitment. Healey said: “These will not be the last difficult decisions I will have ...
Income tax in Scotland and England: See how they differ
Feb 8, 2024 · — Scottish Government (@scotgov) December 19, 2023 How will the proposed income tax changes in Scotland affect me? The Scottish Government states that income tax changes being introduced from April 6 will see those paying the Starter Rate (19%) change to include those earning between £12,571 and £14,876 (previously £12,571 and £14,732).. There will also be a change to the Basic Rate (20% ...