Scottish tax freeze ‘could lift 40,000 children out of poverty’
Derek Mackay could start lifting 40,000 children out of poverty by freezing tax bills for the better off in next week’s Scottish Budget, a...
Scottish Government is “changing what it means to be female”, academics warn
CHANGES to the census proposed by the Scottish Government are confused and would render the information it gathers about sex and gender meaningless,...
ScotRail pay dispute ends following widespread disruption
SCOTRAIL bosses have reached an agreement with workers over a long-running pay dispute. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17278710.scotrail-pay-dispute-ends-following-widespread-disruption/
Brexit: SNP brand Theresa May a ‘liar’ over Irish backstop
Theresa May has been branded a “liar” by the SNP leadership after a bitter row broke out over the UK Government’s legal advice, which...
Finance watchdog faces court action over failure to call RBS to account over small business scandal
BRITAIN’S financial watchdog is being taken to court over its decision not to sanction any executives for the way RBS treated small business...
I have a battle with hatred each and every day – but hatred is what they want
THEY have the same brown eyes and, despite the four years between them, the same missing front teeth. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17278682.i-have-a-battle-with-hatred-each-and-every-day-but-hatred-is-what-they-want/
PMQs Sketch: Jezza misses open goal while Blackford almost gets sent off
WHAT’S in a word? When it comes to Westminster, actually, quite a lot. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17278612.pmqs-sketch-jezza-misses-open-goal-while-blackford-almost-gets-sent-off/
Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly rejects Theresa May’s Brexit deal
MSPs at Holyrood have overwhelmingly voted to reject both the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal and the prospect of a no deal Brexit. ....
Nurse shortages linked to increased risk of death for patients
THE risk of dying in hospital increases when nurses are replaced with nursing assistants, according to a new study. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17278521.nurse-shortages-linked-to-increased-risk-of-death-for-patients-but-nurse-assistants-no-substitute/
Tilda Swinton rows with locals over plans for 113-year-old Highland home
The Oscar award-winning actress submitted plans to Highland Council for an extension to her £650,000 coastal Nairn property earlier this year. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17278249.tilda-swinton-rows-with-locals-over-plans-for-113-year-old-highland-home/
