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A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

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Rural and island communities receive 4G boost from multi-million-pound project

A £28.75 million project to install 55 4G phone masts in rural or island communities has improved connectivity, a report has found ...

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Anas Sarwar called out over 'misleading' claim on Scotch whisky announcement

ANAS Sarwar has been called out for making a “misleading” claim about Brazil recently granting special protected status to Scotch whisky ...

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SNP to explore motorhome and cruise taxes after visitor levy bill passes Holyrood

THE Scottish Government has said it is “committed” to investigating bringing in a tourist tax for cruise ships and motorhomes…

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Councils to monitor second homes turned into short-term lets amid tax changes

Councils will monitor whether new tax changes for second homes will lead to the properties being turned into short-term lets instead, a minister has…

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Too 'onerous' to bring in tourist tax on motorhomes, council leaders warn

Charging a visitor levy on wild campers and holidaymakers in motorhomes who do not stay on regulated sites would be “onerous”, council leaders…

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Plans to double council tax on second homes put before MSPs

Regulations that would give local authorities the power to double the council tax on second homes have been put before the Scottish Parliament.

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Boxing clever: Zac Garred is taking the story of Les Darcy to Hollywood

'I love telling stories, I love narrative.'

Newcastle Herald

Second-home owners in Scotland set to see council tax doubled

Local authorities could be given the power to double council tax rates for second homes from April, under new proposals to be put before Holyrood.

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Scots face massive council tax rises as government plans to charge highest bands more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur insisted the changes would make the council tax system "fairer".

Daily Record

Scottish budget underspent by £244 million last year

Finance Minister claims that 'every penny' of the remaining funding has been allocated in 2023-24

Insider UK

Coffee giant criticised for 'outrageous' lobbying over drive-throughs

Costa was condemned for their offer to help the Scottish Government with their guidance surrounding the future of drive-through restaurants.

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What is a tourist tax and what will one in Scotland look like?

SCOTTISH councils are set to be given the powers to implement a tourist tax on visitors to their area.

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Legislation to introduce visitor levy for overnight stays published at Holyrood

If passed, the new Bill will allow councils to levy a charge on overnight visitors

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'Delighted': Tourist tax bill giving councils flexibility to raise funds hailed

The plans also give local authorities autonomy to set the percentage rate for the tourist tax, and on what the funds raised will be spent on.

Insider UK

Scottish shops and pubs see business rates fall

However, a retail industry body argued that Holyrood must restore the level playing field with Westminster

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New laws on business borrowing will give ‘real and practical help’ to firms

The new law will make it easier for firms to borrow cash against assets, such as machinery

Daily Record

Men's Sheds cash worries lifted after pressure leads to ministerial "U-turn"

Organisations like the Forth Valley Men's Shed were placed under pressure by the loss of funding to the SMSA group.

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Outdoor seating rules at restaurants and bars expected to be relaxed

The move hopes to bolster businesses and help bring people back to town centres.

Insider UK

Planning reforms for 'fairer, greener Scotland' come into force today

NPF4 aims to promote greener developments and regeneration schemes

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Income tax rates confirmed by MSPs as highest earners set to pay more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur said the rate was set against 'one of the most challenging periods for the economy'

Daily Record

Drive to support nearly 2,000 M&Co workers facing axe after Renfrewshire firm's demise

The company announced it would be closing all its stores earlier this week.

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Iconic Govan Graving Docks to be transformed following £2.4 million funding

The Govan Graving was once a key element to the Clyde’s shipbuilding industry providing the final touches and repairs to vessels, however, it has been left derelict for the last 40 years.

Daily Record

SNP MSPs criticise Scottish Government over second home tax rise proposal

Under draft Budget plans, the Government intend to increase the Additional Dwelling Supplement from 4 per cent to 6 per cent.

Daily Record

Scottish Government minister heaps praise on plans to transform Ayr town centre

Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth also lauded East Ayrshire towns.

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