It’s time for England to stop subsidising Scotland and Wales Opinion The devolved nations are living on another planet economically because England essentially pays for their deficits. This has to stop, says Paul Ormerod Every single pensioner will continue to receive payments towards their winter fuel. This is not some fantasy world in which the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has abandoned one of her flagship policies. It [...]
Nicola Sturgeon: Election “grimmer” than expected for bruised SNP battle for no 10 The SNP has taken a battering according to the exit poll, reckons former chief Nicola Sturgeon
Election 2024: Number of Lib Dem MPs to return to pre-coalition levels, MRP poll projects Battle for No10 The Liberal Democrats are on course to win as many as 49 seats in the upcoming general election - a swing that could see them become the third largest party in the House of Commons, a new poll has suggested.
Swinney: Labour would cause ‘devastation’ to employment in oil and gas industry June 1, 2024 “There’s a lot of independent commentary that indicates that the plans of the Labour Party and particularly their tax grab that is being perpetuated by the Conservative and Labour parties is having a real damaging effect on investment in the oil and gas sector".
Glengoyne and Edinburgh Gin maker continues post-pandemic success May 31, 2024 The spirits producer behind Glengoyne whisky and Edinburgh Gin has toasted the re-opening of its historic Scottish distillery, which closed more than 30 years ago.
Labour: GB Energy will turn the page on cost-of-living crisis with clean power May 31, 2024 Labour is pledging it will get working within months of election victory to build clean power that will “turn the page” on the cost-of-living crisis.
Scotland: Ex-SNP leader John Swinney running to be First Minister – as Kate Forbes confirms she won’t stand May 2, 2024 Former SNP leader John Swinney confirms he is running to succeed Humza Yousaf as First Minister of Scotland.
Scotland set for weaker growth despite avoiding recession – but there is room for optimism May 2, 2024 Scotland's economy is set for weaker growth despite avoiding entering a technical recession, according to KPMG.
Humza Yousaf’s SNP is more like a cult than a political project April 30, 2024 The SNP has held on to power in Scotland through the force of personality of its leaders and the pursuit of independence at all cost
Humza Yousaf: Who could replace the SNP leader as Scotland’s First Minister? April 29, 2024 After Humza Yousaf's resignation, thoughts turned to who might take over from him. We’ve rounded up the runners and riders who could step in.