Political News

Ministers to meet ahead of summit over vote

Top-level talks between Holyrood and Westminster over Scotland’s controversial independence referendum will take place today.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Anger over marriage tax breaks move

George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.
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Published: 13/02/2012

Probe into unfair cost burden in Highlands

A POWERFUL watchdog has launched an investigation into why consumers pay more in the Highlands and islands than the rest of the UK.
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Published: 11/02/2012

Tighter rules delayed over public drinking

Proposals to tighten rules banning drinking outdoors in Inverness have been left on the shelf for nearly 18 months.
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Published: 11/02/2012

MPs order probe into scrapping of Nimrods

A NEW INVESTIGATION will be held into the scrapping of a multibillion-pound fleet of Nimrod aircraft which was bound for Moray.
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Published: 10/02/2012

Services share extra money but job cuts could be ahead

Highland Council agreed its budget for next year yesterday, with a better-than-expected government settlement meaning there was extra cash for some services.
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Published: 10/02/2012

Trump accuses Salmond of trying to destroy Scotland

Donald Trump last night launched an astonishing attack on Alex Salmond – accusing him of being “hell bent” on destroying Scotland.
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Published: 10/02/2012

PM seeks an end to ‘glass ceiling’

David Cameron has warned that the UK’s economic recovery is being held back by a lack of women in boardrooms.
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Published: 10/02/2012