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The Scotsman
5 Dec, 2018
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Scotland has room to tax high earners more says Derek Mackay
Scots middle earners could face more tax hikes after Finance Secretary Derek Mackay said he "sensed" there is further scope to increase rates.
Latest News
Alarm bells over no-deal Brexit threat to Scottish exporters

Seafood and other Scottish exports face being unable to reach markets in the EU under a no-deal Brexit because of planned lorry restrictions, SNP ministers fear.

BBC radio presenter Vicki Archer hanged herself after coming off-air

A BBC radio presenter hanged herself in her loft shortly after coming off-air in the middle of her show following an ongoing battle with depression, an inquest heard.

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Delayed Aberdeen bypass expected to open by Christmas

Most of the delayed £745 million Aberdeen bypass will open next week with the final section due by Christmas, its builders told MSPs today.

Rape victims call on Yousaf to extend role of taskforce

A group of rape survivors have urged justice secretary Humza Yousaf to address the issue of corroboration as part of a commitment to listening to the victims of crime.

Brexit: Government’s legal advice reveals ‘central weakness’

Attorney General Geoffrey Cox’s full legal advice to the Cabinet on Brexit reveals “central weaknesses in the Government’s deal”, shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Sport Update
Why injuries have been so devastating for this Hearts side

So, what’s wrong with Hearts? Well, the answer is simple: too many injuries. No Uche Ikpeazu, no Steven Naismith, no John Souttar and, until this past Sunday, no Christophe Berra. That’s four of Hearts best five players, all gone at the same time. It’s natural that a team would struggle in the wake of that. Any team in the world would see a drop in form.

Why Rangers have been so effective at playing with 10 men

In six games in which they have had a man sent off Rangers are yet to lose. Joel Sked looks at why that’s the case.

Arkley family raise £34,000 at Kingsfield for Doddie Weir foundation

Stephen Gallacher joined the Arkley family - Susan, Jane and Robert - to hand over a cheque for £34,000 to Doddie Weir for his ongoing crusade to help find a cure for motor neurone disease.

And finally...
Irvine Welsh’s Edinburgh housing estate to host pop-up book festival

The housing estate where Irvine Welsh was brought up is to get its own book festival.

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