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The Scotsman
9 Aug, 2018
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Scottish independence could lead to ‘whisky tax and income tax rises’
 A whisky tax should be introduced in an independent Scotland, according to a new paper warning that income tax rises would also be needed to tackle austerity.
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Union Jack flag-waving councillor to join SNP weeks after leaving Tories

She used to drink from a Union Jack mug and wear a headscarf emblazoned with the union flag when she was first elected to the City Chambers.

Tom Peterkin: Brexit set to delay Scottish independence referendum

With so much uncertainty surrounding the Brexit deal, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is having to be cautious about calling a second independence referendum, writes Tom Peterkin.

Bridge to Australia bolsters FinTech opportunities

Australia and Scotland’s FinTech businesses are perfectly game, set and matched under new initiative

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Slum landlord stuffs 31 beds into a single house in ‘appalling’ condition

A landlord faces prosecution after police found he had stuffed 31 beds into a small three-bedroom house.

Scottish Gas owner hikes prices by £44 – for second time in months

British Gas – which trades as Scottish Gas north of the Border – has hiked prices by 3.8 per cent.

Sport Update
Five things Hibs fans need to know about new signing Thomas Agyepong

Hibs completed the signing of exciting Ghanaian winger Thomas Agyepong on Wednesday. Joel Sked looks at fans can expect from the new recruit.

Blackburn eye deadline day move for Rangers keeper Wes Foderingham

Wes Foderingham’s career at Ibrox could be coming to an end with Blackburn Rovers poised to swoop for the goalkeeper on deadline day, according to the Daily Express.

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Hearts boss: I don’t want to be told how long grass should be

Hearts manager Craig Levein has criticised “crazy” attempts to dictate maximum length of grass in Scottish football and vowed to be unmoved by Brendan Rodgers’ criticism of the Tynecastle pitch.

Scottish football transfer LIVE: Rangers reject Tavernier bid, Dundee braced for Caulker interest, Foderingham to Blackburn?

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Edinburgh book festival chief hits out at visa issues facing international writers

The director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival has hit out at the “humiliating” treatment of international writers in the wake of growing problems securing visas for some of them to appear at the event.

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