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The Scotsman
26 Jun, 2018
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Scottish Government to give NHS staff nine per cent pay rise
NHS workers in Scotland are to get a nine per cent pay hike over the next three years, it has been confirmed.
Latest News
SNP abstain on Heathrow expansion vote despite Scottish Government backing

The SNP was accused of putting “nationalist interests before the national interest” by abstaining on a vote on Monday evening to approve expansion of Heathrow, despite the Scottish Government signing off on the case for a third runway at the airport.

Tourists cause traffic chaos at Scotland’s ‘Harry Potter Bridge’

The stunning Glenfinnan Viaduct - known to millions as “the Harry Potter Bridge”- is causing parking chaos.

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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Revealed: Nine of the UK’s 10 cheapest seaside towns are in Scotland

Buying a house by the sea in Scotland may be more affordable than you’d think, with the latest figures pricing coastal properties at an average of £24,396 less than others around the country.

Private schools’ £5 million tax bombshell moves closer

Controversial plans to hit private schools with a £5 million tax hike have taken a step forward after the Scottish Government unveiled a new consultation into the move.

Sport Update
World Cup 2018: BBC slammed over ‘biased, garbage’ England commentary

Danny Murphy has been widely criticised in the wake of England’s 6-1 win over Panama in the World Cup for what TV viewers branded “biased” and “absolute garbage” commentary.

In pictures: 13 famous quirks of Scottish football grounds

Scottish football isn’t short of grounds that stick in the memory for certain reasons. We’ve picked out 13 arenas with memorable quirks

Paul Lawrie to miss Open at Carnoustie after shutting down his season

Paul Lawrie is out of both the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open and The Open after announcing his 2018 season is over due to niggling back and foot injuries.

And finally...
Scotsman columnist Darren McGarvey wins Orwell Prize for political writing

Scottish rapper and writer Darren McGarvey has been awarded the UK’s most prestigious prize for political writing at a ceremony in London.

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