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The Scotsman
7 Feb, 2019
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Tory Minister accuses SNP of squandering ‘union dividend’
A senior UK Government Minister has accused the Scottish Government under the SNP of squandering a so-called ‘union dividend’ in their approach to taxation.
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Council leader backs ‘parking tax’ as Derek Mackay defends policy

Motorists face paying up to £10 a week to park at work in Scotland’s capital after finance secretary Derek Mackay caved in to Green Party demands for a “parking tax”.

Nicola Sturgeon ‘should be reminded of David Cameron’ when pushing for Scottish independence vote

The country’s leading pollster has warned Nicola Sturgeon she risks following a political path set by David Cameron if she pursues a refrerendum she presumes won’t happen.

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Police Scotland launches week-long crackdown on motorists who flout rules

A nationwide crackdown on motorists who speed, use mobile phones and do not wear seat belts is to take place next week.

Babcock to cut 150 jobs at Rosyth

Babcock at Rosyth is to cut 150 jobs, according to union sources.

Sport Update
7 contracts Scottish clubs should be looking to extend before it becomes too late

In football we’re often so focused on what’s right in front of us that we miss what could happen further down the road. This is true of fans, the media and even the clubs themselves.

Rumour Mill: Gerrard fires warning to star | Aberdeen boss’ SFA message over Morelos | Midfielder wants Rangers return

Steven Gerrard has fired a warning to Alfredo Morelos while Derek McInnes sent a message to the Scottish FA over the Rangers striker, Greg Docherty wants an Ibrox return and Brendan Rodgers had words for Hibs defender Darnell Johnson.

The Scottish Premiership team of the season – if stats picked the squad

Wyscout has become a popular tool for managers and scouting networks in football over recent years. Not only does it collate stats on every player in dozens of top divisions from around the world, it also provides hours of video footage in which to also judge prospective signings.

And finally...
Benedetti calls for musical instrument tuition money to be ring fenced by Holyrood

Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti has called for funding for musical instrument tuition to be “ring fenced on a national level” in the wake of a furore after one Scottish council unveiled plans to axe music tution for the vast majority of school pupils.

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