SNP income tax rise will rise almost nothing as rich will dodge it
RAISING the top rate of income tax in Scotland will generate virtually nothing because the rich will avoid paying it, the government’s independent...
Why it will take a change in ethics, not just rules, to end abuse of secret shell firms
Last year an MP fired a shot over the bows of Scotland’s legal establishment. The SNP’s Roger Mullin was campaigning for reform of...
Scottish Care report says elderly care home residents have a right to a sex life – even if they have dementia
Sex and sexuality are a “basic human right”, and residential care homes should support people to express this if they want to –...
Sex row minister expected to be housed in Holyrood’s worst office
DISGRACED Mark McDonald is likely to be housed in one of Holyrood’s worst offices when he returns next week after being shunned by...
Ken Smith’s Diary: On the march, Snap chat and Getting the blues
Thursday musings from The Diaryhttp://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16071782.Ken_Smith_s_Diary__On_the_march__Snap_chat_and_Getting_the_blues/
Foetuses of obese women develop ‘fatty liver’ in the womb
CHILDREN whose mothers were obese during pregnancy are more likely to become overweight themselves because they develop a “fatty liver" in the womb,...
Camley’s Cartoon on Thursday, March 8
Framed prints of Steven Camley’s cartoons are available by calling 0141 302 6210.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16071786.Camley_s_Cartoon_on_Thursday__March_8/
Suspended NHS Fife boss alleged to have given unfair promotion to lover
AN NHS executive has been suspended for allegedly promoting his mistress to a high-paid job within his department, The Herald can reveal.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16071547.Suspended_NHS_Fife_boss_alleged_to_have_given_unfair_promotion_to_lover/
Flight drops 500ft after ice nearly stalls engine
A pilot had to take emergency action after a plane nearly stalled mid-air due to ice rapidly forming on its wing.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16072905.Flight_drops_500ft_after_ice_nearly_stalls_engine/
MP calls for solicitors to be sanctioned for rogue SLPs
White-collar professionals, including solicitors, must carry the can for the shell firms they create or host, an MP has insisted.http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16071802.MP_calls_for_solicitors_to_be___sanctioned_for_rogue_SLPs/
