Business rates review: Exemptions for nurseries and new builds but opponents say not enough
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Rise in North Sea oil and gas revenues see Scotland deficit fall to £13.3bn
Scotland's deficit fell to £13.3 billion for 2016/17 amid an increase in oil and gas revenues, according to new figures.
Burnham: North’s patience on clapped-out trains and congested roads has run out
People in northern England are tired of "clapped-out trains" while billions are poured into rail projects in the South, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said ahead of a transport summit.
Delight as nurseries could be exempt from business rates
An Aberdeen businessman forced to close one of his nurseries due to a huge soar in business rates was delighted that they could soon be exempt from charges.
Industry leaders and politicians react to business rates review
Opponents last night claimed the Barclay review does not go far enough to support the hospitality and retail industry.
New builds could get one-year rates delay
A one-year delay on rates being charged for new buildings or extensions has been recommended by the Barclay review.
‘Many sides’ missing as Trump recounts Charlottesville comment
Donald Trump omitted the heavily-condemned "many sides" part of his initial comments on the fatal violence at a far-right led demonstration in Charlottesville, as he blasted the "dishonest media" to supporters at an Arizona rally.
Business rates review: Exemptions for nurseries and new builds but opponents say not enough
A major review has called for private schools, universities and council leisure facilities to be liable for Scottish business rates.
‘Tories’ race-to-the-bottom approach to Brexit will make life harder for Scottish communities’
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will attack the Tories for their approach to Brexit on a visit to the Western Isles today.
Sturgeon and Jones to work on repeal bill
The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an “unashamed move to centralise decision-making power in Westminster”.
How would you vote in a second Scottish independence referendum? Week 18 of The P&J rolling poll
Tell us how you would vote in a second Scottish independence referendum in week 18 of our rolling poll.
UK will have to keep half an eye on EU court rulings post-Brexit, says minister
Britain will have to keep "half an eye" on the rulings of the European Court of Justice even after it has left the direct jurisdiction of the Luxembourg-based judges, a Government minister has said.
Labour vow to help young people ‘locked out of housing market’
Nearly a million households are being hit with unaffordable mortgage costs with young people being "locked out" of the housing market, Labour has said.
Red bus sale to Mexico just the ticket for trade boost – PM
A deal to export Britain's famous red double-decker buses to Mexico demonstrates the UK is a world-leading trading nation, Theresa May has said.
Reports of child neglect in UK jump 61% over five years – NSPCC
Reports of child neglect in the UK have soared by more than 60% in the last five years, a children's charity has warned.
Action on non-EU migration ‘essential’, Government warned
Net migration from outside the European Union is unlikely to fall significantly without new Government action, according to a campaign group.
Jeremy Corbyn to reveal how he would help rural areas as he tours Western Isles
Jeremy Corbyn is set to highlight plans for "rural proof" policies as he kicks off his campaign tour of the Western Isles.
Disabled people ‘bearing the brunt’ of Government spending cuts
Disabled people are being "increasingly marginalised and shut out of society" as they bear the brunt of Government spending cuts, the UK's equality and human rights bodies have warned.
Labour vow to help young people ‘locked out of housing market’
Nearly a million households are being hit with unaffordable mortgage costs with young people being "locked out" of the housing market, Labour has said.
Women-only train carriages could curb sex attacks – MP
Women-only train carriages should be considered to combat increasing sexual violence on public transport, a Labour frontbencher has said.
Sturgeon and Jones to work together on halting Brexit repeal Bill ‘power grab’
The Scottish and Welsh first ministers have agreed to work together on amendments to the Brexit repeal Bill which they said is an " unashamed move to centralise decision-making power in Westminster".
Accountancy body warns Brexit may precipitate public spending cuts in Scotland
A leading accountancy body has warned the Scottish Government to begin preparations for public spending cuts in the aftermath of Brexit.
Instagram mention for Churchill as new US ambassador to UK sworn in
The new US ambassador to Britain highlighted a bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the Oval Office while being sworn in to the role.
Patients’ delays must be cut – MSP
An Orkney MSP has claimed urgent steps must be taken to deal with delays for orthopaedic treatment for patients from the isles.
Fair transport deal call for north to follow Grayling support of South East plan
Political and business leaders from across the north of England are set to meet to demand a fair deal on transport from the Government.
Trump pledge to beef up Afghanistan troops very welcome, says Sir Michael Fallon
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed President Donald Trump's pledge to beef up the US military presence in Afghanistan, saying allies must "stay the course" in the conflict.
UK urges ‘coherent common rules’ for family and business civil cases post-Brexit
Cross-border divorce and child custody battles and business disputes could become messier and lengthier unless Britain can secure agreement to maintain judicial co-operation arrangements with the EU after Brexit.
Scotland key to delivering Labour government – Corbyn
Nowhere in the UK is more important than Scotland in delivering a Labour government, Jeremy Corbyn has said, as he prepares to bring his summer tour north of the border.
Labour MP: Twitter ‘too slow’ to remove offensive posts
Twitter must do more to stamp out racist and misogynistic abuse on its site by taking down offensive posts within 24 hours, a senior Labour MP has said.
Venezuela power grab ‘shocking blow to democracy’ – Sir Alan Duncan
A power grab by Venezuela's pro-government assembly has been described as a "shocking blow to democracy" by a senior Foreign Office minister.
Two thirds of general election votes cast in Scotland ‘had no impact on result’
Two thirds of the votes cast in the general election in Scotland were "wasted" and had no impact on the result, according to voting reform campaigners.
Ramsay Jones: President Trump would do well to remember ‘we are all Jock Tamson’s bairns’
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion...”
Business leaders welcome UK proposals for EU trade continuing post-Brexit
Britain has set out proposals to ensure that goods and services currently approved for sale across the UK and EU can continue to be traded after Brexit.
