Iain Macwhirter: Don’t believe Hammond’s Trick or Treat Budget – British capitalism’s in deep trouble
Marxists have long forecast the collapse of capitalism, and repeatedly been disappointed as the private enterprise system has restructured itself and continued to...
Bliss, bliss, bang, bang: 13 of the best bonfire nights in Scotland
Here’s our list of some of top bonfire nights in Scotland. Just, remember, remember, some places don’t hold it on the fifth of...
FUTURE SHOCK: Whisper it, but Donald Trump is absolutely right about climate change
“I THINK something’s happening,” the most powerful man in the world told an admirably straight-faced CNN journalist last week. “Something’s changing and it’ll...
Ron McKay’s Diary: Dropping names, picking teams, turning tables and talking dirty – now that’s pure dead brilliant
BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME . https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/17104577.ron-mckays-diary-dropping-names-picking-teams-turning-tables-and-talking-dirty-now-thats-pure-dead-brilliant/
Sir Philip Green rejects abuse claims saying he never meant to cause offence
The Topshop boss said the furore was “injuring” his business. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104506.sir-philip-green-rejects-abuse-claims-saying-he-never-meant-to-cause-offence/
Concrete actions needed to end austerity, Finance Secretary says
Derek Mackay has called for a ‘meaningful uplift’ in public services funding in Monday’s Budget. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104507.concrete-actions-needed-to-end-austerity-finance-secretary-says/
Scottish air passenger duty changes ‘could reduce public service funding’
Scottish Labour claim proposals to reduce tax on Scottish air passengers could reduce investment in public services. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104508.scottish-air-passenger-duty-changes-could-reduce-public-service-funding/
MPs demand halt to mass roll-out of Universal Credit
A cross-party committee says support for claimants is ‘woefully inadequate’. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104509.mps-demand-halt-to-mass-roll-out-of-universal-credit/
VIDEO: Harry and Meghan head to New Zealand after ‘inspiring’ Invictus Games
Over four days, the couple will visit Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104510.video-harry-and-meghan-head-to-new-zealand-after-inspiring-invictus-games/
Hammond signals Budget boost for Britain’s infrastructure
The Chancellor indicates extra cash for roads, broadband and defence – and a digital tax on the internet giants. . https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/17104511.hammond-signals-budget-boost-for-britains-infrastructure/
