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Published 9 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Climate change Six Scottish islands have been chosen to become carbon neutral by 2040. Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra and Yell were selected to be part of the Scottish government's Carbon Neutral Islands project. They were identified in collaboration with local authorities and island representatives. A report will be published this summer and plans developed for each island. It will contribute to the Scottish government's 2045 net zero pledge. Rural Affairs and Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced the six islands during a debate in the Scottish Parliament. She said the project aimed to share good practices and learnings with all other Scottish islands. She said: "Scotland is at the forefront of climate change mitigation and adaptation at the global level, and I've … [Read more...] about Six Scottish islands to become carbon neutral by 2040

Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Talks are to take place between unions, councils and the Scottish government over calls for a 10% pay rise for Scottish teachers. Teachers are among a number of public sector workers seeking rises to cover the increasing cost of living. Last week, the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association, claimed some teachers were using food banks to help make ends meet. Employers have still to give a formal response to the demands. Teachers' pay is negotiated at the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SCNT) which brings together unions, the Scottish government and councils. Why are prices rising so quickly? Five reasons why prices and bills are going up Kate Forbes defends public sector pay rises Local authorities employ teachers but terms and conditions of employment are consistent across … [Read more...] about Talks held over Scottish teachers’ call for 10% pay rise

Published 28 January 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Scottish Budget Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes has outlined the Scottish budget for 2021-22. Here are the key points from her speech to MSPs. Health services and Covid-19 For the first time, £869m will go towards addressing pressures related to Covid-19 Primary care funding increases by £55m to £250m Investment in mental health services increases to £139m, taking overall spending in mental health to over £1.1bn An additional £50m for the "national mission" to tackle drug deaths The total health and sport budget will be a record £16bn Tax rates Income tax rates and bands are to remain unchanged, with the thresholds for all but the top rate to rise in line with inflation A starter rate of 19% will be charged on earnings between £12,570 and £14,667 The Scottish … [Read more...] about Summary of Scottish budget 2021-22: Key points at a glance

Steve Clarke held discussions with Rangers about taking the job (Image: GETTY) Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The Kilmarnock boss expressed this week that it was a “sad reflection on society” that sectarianism is still prevalent in Scotland. The comments come after he was targeted by Rangers fans during the 5-0 Scottish Cup fifth-round replay defeat. Chants of "sad Fenian b*****d" echoed round Ibrox as Steven Gerrard’s side reached the quarter-finals where they will meet Aberdeen. Clarke has now sensationally revealed why he didn’t join Graeme Souness’ Rangers side in the 1980s as a player. Related articles Rangers team news vs Kilmarnock: Predicted line … [Read more...] about Rangers held secret meeting with Steve Clarke, THIS is what the club told him…

A ticketholder has won the UK ’s biggest-ever National Lottery prize , securing the £184 million EuroMillions jackpot on Tuesday. The winning numbers were 3, 25, 27, 28 and 29 - plus Lucky Star numbers 4 and 9, Camelot said. “What an amazing night for one UK ticketholder who has scooped the incredible £184m EuroMillions jackpot – they have become the UK’s biggest ever National Lottery winner,” Andy Carter, senior winners ’ adviser at The National Lottery, said. “Players are urged to check their tickets and give us a call if they think they are tonight’s lucky winner.” Here are the 10 biggest UK lottery prizes and what the winners chose to do with their fortunes. Recommended Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney: A breakdown of their courthouse style Spanish women suffering painful periods given three day menstrual leave Quality Street is launching two sharing bars of the purple and orange confections 1. £184 million, … [Read more...] about The UK’s 10 biggest lottery prizes

The Queen and Prince Philip enjoy a picnic lunch at Balmoral around 1969 to 1970 (Image: Hugo Vickers Collection) Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top royal stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info He was riding beside her when 17-year-old protester Marcus Sarjeant fired six blank shots during the 1981 Trooping The Colour parade. And as Colonel of the Scots Guards, he was the oldest soldier on parade at the Cenotaph in November 2020. Related articles Queen Elizabeth II breaks new ground TODAY Ann Widdecombe in explosive clash over Royal reparations on GB News He has represented the Queen at home and abroad, served 21 years in the Army, worked tirelessly for at least 140 charitable organisations and … [Read more...] about Duke of Kent – Unseen pictures from the unique royal collection of the Queen’s cousin

Any club that survives for 150 years knows the highs and the lows. At Ibrox, the highs have seen dizzying spells of domination, the lows have been as bleak as they get. It is though the last decade in which Rangers have added a chapter that might be called "the fall and rise" but that would not quite capture the magnitude of the turmoil Rangers found themselves in back in 2012. The hordes of buoyant Rangers fans landing in Seville ahead of the Europa League final were in a very different place 10 years ago - there were tears outside the gates of Ibrox as the news was confirmed that this famous old club was to be liquidated. The finances were a mess - creative accounting built on quicksand had seen the club borrow more than it could afford. For the fans, the slow car crash that played out at Ibrox was painful to watch. As you might expect, their rivals delighted in the club's spectacular collapse. Advertisement Administration led to liquidation. The … [Read more...] about Europa League final: The fall and rise of Rangers

A single mum whose electricity bill soared to £760 a month says she can’t afford to heat her home anymore and uses candles for light. Nicola Elson, 32, was spending more on energy bills than on her rent, and says it isn’t sustainable. The mum-of-five has had to send her children to stay with their dad because she doesn’t want them in her flat when she can’t heat it or turns the lights on. Nicola has lived at her two-bed flat in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland, for just over a year and spends the majority of her salary on her electricity meter. She moved into her flat in March 2021 and she says she needed to put around £140 on her Pay As You Go meter every week to see her through at first. The figure has increased over time to up to £190 a week, which comes to more than her rent of £475 a month. She rang up her provider, ScottishPower, to enquire why she was paying so much and says she was told that it was due to her appliances. At the time, she only used a … [Read more...] about Mum forced to choose between paying rent or bills and uses candles for heating

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is undoubtedly a time for joy and celebration. But Royal Family fans also know that this year, celebrating Her Majesty’s 70-year reign, is a historic occasion. Therefore, buying a piece of Platinum Jubilee merchandise – whether it be a decorative biscuit tin or a fancy piece of commemorative china – makes a lot of sense. It could be a keepsake, or something to pass down through the generations, like a coin. Or something fun, or even edible, to mark the occasion during the four-day bank holiday weekend . There are plenty of Platinum Jubilee-themed items to choose from, including mugs, coins, china, tea towels, prints, corgi-themed decorations and even a (sold out) Barbie doll of The Queen . Here, we round up some of the best Platinum Jubilee merchandise you can still buy, and where to purchase it. The Royal Mint’s Platinum Jubilee £5 coin Coin collectors will want to purchase this uncirculated, silver £5 coin, devoted to the … [Read more...] about Best Platinum Jubilee merchandise and where to buy

Joseph Ayodele Aribo has been a key part of a Glasgow Rangers team chasing their second European title. Wednesday’s Europa League final against Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville will be Aribo’s 65th game of a season where he has played almost everywhere for the Gers. His versatility has made him one of coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst's most-trusted players. And while he may look thin and fragile, there is a lot of power in his sinewy frame. The 25-year-old Londoner moved to Rangers in 2019 after a successful time with Charlton Athletic, where he helped the club gain promotion into the Championship. During his early days in Glasgow, he thrived under Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, winning the club‘s young player award in his first season. The next year he contributed eight goals to help the team to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade. He became a Nigeria international after qualifying through his parents and scored in his first two games for the Super Eagles … [Read more...] about Europa League: Joe Aribo on verge of cementing Rangers’ legacy