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The Scotsman
24 May, 2018
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The SNP's Growth Commission says independence could make Scots £4,100 richer per person, Rangers chances of securing Martin Skrtel dashed and we review the latest Star Wars spin-off, Solo.
Independence would see Scots £4,000 richer, claims SNP report
Scots will be around £4,000 better off in an independent Scotland, according to a much-anticipated SNP economic report due to be published today.
Latest News
Nicola Sturgeon horrified by photo of ‘whistleblower taped to chair’

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is “absolutely horrified” by an image of a woman taped to a chair and gagged at a Scottish Government body.
SNP Growth Commission report: What we know so far

The long-awaited report from the SNP’s Growth Commission is due to be published on Friday. What it says is likely to inform the constitutional debate for the next 12 months and beyond, writes Chris McCall
Bridge to Australia bolsters FinTech opportunities

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

Promoted by Scottish Development International
Refugees in Scotland to be given right to vote

Refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland will be able to vote under new plans being put forward at Holyrood.
New laws to demand 90% emission cut in Scotland by 2050

Scotland is to legislate for tougher action on climate change, with ministers proposing new laws that would require emissions to be cut by 90% by 2050.
Scotch whisky helps reduce UK’s trade deficit, analysis suggests

The UK’s trade deficit would be almost three per cent greater without Scotch whisky exports, according to new analysis.
Sport Update
Rumour Mill: Rangers eye Portsmouth ace | Celtic close to £5m deal

Rangers linked with prolific League One forward; Celtic closing in on deal for player and is Martin Skrtel’s rumoured move to Rangers dead in the water?

Orange Rangers Hummel kit goes on sale – but there’s a catch

A new Rangers shirt has appeared on sale in Turkey - but the jersey is a fake that has been created by a local clothes shop.

The top 50 players in Scottish football this season (30-21)

Part three in Craig Fowler’s list counting down the SPFL’s best players from the 2017/18 season
Scotland’s Summer Tour matches to be screened live on BBC and Channel 4

Scotland’s matches on the 2018 Summer Tour will be screened live on BBC and Channel 4.
And finally...
Film review: Solo – A Star Wars Story

As with the excellent Rogue One, the buzz around this Han Solo origins story has been terrible. The departure of original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie) suggested risk and irreverence had been sacrificed for safety and profit, especially when Ron Howard replaced them. But after die-hard fans had Phantom Menace-style meltdowns over The Last Jedi’s contentious treatment of Luke Skywalker, Howard’s hiring now seems like a canny move. He served his apprenticeship with George Lucas, after all, starring in American Graffiti (alongside a very young Harrison Ford) and directing the Lucas-penned fantasy adventure film Willow (not a great movie, but still...). Given the way that these spin-off sagas seem intent on embracing the past rather than overturning it, a talented caretaker is maybe all that’s required to provide the requisite fan service demanded so vociferously online.
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