Women struggle to start businesses – but fixing it could deliver £250bn economy boost
WITH the cost-of-living crisis and rising price of childcare, it is getting more difficult for women to start up their own companies. And the number […]
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More than a million Scots could be hit by government ‘tax on savers’
More than a million Scots could be hit by proposed changes to the tax-free allowance for cash Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), the SNP has said. […]
Every council tax hike in Scotland confirmed – check how much more YOU are going to pay
HOUSEHOLDS in every part of Scotland will be hit with the biggest council tax hikes for decades — destroying SNP claims huge rises were not […]
Beloved takeaway closes doors after 27 years as owners apologise to customers for the ‘suddenness’
A BELOVED Indian takeaway has been forced to shut after 27 years as owners apologise to loyal customers for the “suddenness.” Locals gutted are the […]
Stamp duty calculator helps you work out how much tax you’ll pay to move ahead of rule change
MILLIONS of first-time buyers face a huge financial blow as stamp duty thresholds are set to fall next month. Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is a […]
Is your mortgage firm ripping you off? Find out how much you should pay in fees
JUST seeing the word mortgage fee is enough to send your head into a spin. But don’t despair, we’ve compared the fees of some of […]
Lidl’s gadget that’s perfect for getting your garden ready for spring & is £190 cheaper than Karcher hits shelves TODAY
BARGAIN supermarket Lidl is launching a brand new garden gadget today and it is £190 cheaper than a similar tool from brand Karcher. The tool […]
Popular fast-food restaurant leaves customers gutted as it confirms shock closure
A MUCH-loved fast-food restaurant has announced its shock closure after struggling with soaring costs. The beloved takeaway, known for its kebabs, pizzas, and burgers, cited […]
We’re powering ahead to win clean energy race says Scottish Secretary Ian Murray
Before I entered politics I was a businessman and entrepreneur. I ran pubs, hotels and events, and every month would be a balancing act between […]
Beloved pub announces shock closure after 16 years leaving punters devastated
A BELOVED pub has announced its shock closure after 16 years. Devastated punters dubbed the news “heartbreaking”, but understand “health comes first”. 2 The Plough […]