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Government to allow flat rate tourist tax

The visitor levy gives councils the power to tax stays in hotels and other accommodation.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025

'Gaslighting a nation': Scottish Labour slammed over Winter Fuel Payment vote U-turn

SCOTTISH Labour have been slammed after unveiling plans to force a vote in Holyrood on bringing back a Winter Fuel Payment

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024

Protests held on stage at Edinburgh festival over Scottish arts funding cuts

Anger grows over proposed cuts of up to £10m for Creative Scotland affecting freelance artists and performers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

Climate activists spray Scottish Parliament building with red paint in oil protest

CLIMATE activists have sprayed the Scottish Parliament building with red paint in protest at the UK Government's intent to sign off on hundreds of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2023

Flip-flopping Labour slammed for scrapping pledge to bring in rent controls

LABOUR have been slammed for scrapping a pledge to bring in rent controls, just nine months after endorsing the policy.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

First Minister meets with Sadiq Khan and EU ambassador during London trip

HUMZA Yousaf met with London Mayor Sadiq Khan and EU ambassador Pedro Serrano in London on Monday.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 25, 2023

'Disgusting': Tory MSP suggests trans people have learning disabilities

A TORY MSP is facing intense criticism after he suggested there was a connection between people having learning disabilities and being transgender…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2023

Joanna Cherry 'cannot understand' reason for legal action on gender reform

SNP MP Joanna Cherry has said she “cannot understand” why the Scottish Government is taking Westminster to court over its veto of Scotland’s…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2023

Who is Jamie Hepburn, Scotland's new minister for independence?

SCOTLAND has a minister for independence for the first time as SNP MSP Jamie Hepburn takes on the role working directly under Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023

Former SNP minister declines role in Humza Yousaf's government

AN SNP MSP who served as a minister under Nicola Sturgeon has declined to take a government position under Humza Yousaf ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023