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Salmond: Bill to scrap council tax will be introduced

A bill to scrap the council tax in Scotland is to be introduced in the coming parliamentary year, MSPs heard today. continued...

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Shop prices rising faster in Scotland

Scottish shop prices are rising faster than those in the rest of the UK, a survey published today has found.

IRA Army Council has disbanded

The IRA's ruling Army Council which once directed its campaign of violence is no longer operational, a major report revealed today.

Edinburgh house prices fall for first time in 40 years

House prices in Edinburgh have fallen for the first time in nearly 40 years, property experts said.

UK economy: Services sector shrinks and pound falls again

The UK's cruicial services sector contracted for the fourth month in a row during August, a survey showed today.

Aberdeen striker Miller accused of 120mph speeding charge

A Scottish Premier League footballer appeared in court today charged with driving at speeds of up to 120mph.

Gas bills wont fall soon despite oil price slide

Households were warned today not to expect falling gas bills any time soon despite the recent slide in oil prices.

SNP: no extra money for councils as strikes loom

Unions and employers were today urged to return to the negotiating table as Scotland faced the prospect of more council pay strikes.

Calman to tackle tough questions

Is First Minister's question time up to the job of scrutinising Alex Salmond? And is the quality of MSPs' lawmaking up to scratch? These are some of the tough questions being asked by the Law Society of Scotland.

Unions and councils urged to come to a pay deal

Unions and employers were urged yesterday to return to the negotiating table as Scotland faces the prospect of more council pay strikes.

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Norwich Union savers blow as insurer slashes final bonuses

Insurer Norwich Union today announced it was slashing the final bonuses paid to long-term savers by up to 10% due to volatile investment markets.

C&W offloads £1bn pension liabilities

The telecoms firm taking over Glasgow rival Thus has offloaded £1 billion of pension liabilities under a deal with Prudential.

UK is sole G7 economy heading for recession

The UK will be the only one of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations to fall into recession this year, according to revised forecasts published yesterday by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

CHANGE OF DIRECTION: First Minister Alex Salmond has set out the Scottish Government's legislative programme including a bill to scrap the council tax in Scotland.

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VIDEO: Scotland hit with three more withdrawals

George Burley's preparations for Scotland's opening World Cup qualifying match against FYR Macedonia suffered a further blow today as three more players withdrew from his squad.

It's a money old game

The trouble with English football is that it moves too quickly. The problem with Scottish football, at least in this transfer window, is that there is hardly any movement at all.

Prodigal son shines on Leith again

The return of the prodigal son to Leith offered a much-needed cause for celebration yesterday. After two years in the wilderness at Celtic, Derek Riordan finally came back to where it all started for him, at Hibs.

Wark urges middle men to add to the attack

John Wark's patriotic spirit, not to mention his Scottish burr, have both effortlessly survived more than a quarter of a century in exile.

Ferguson wants to lead side in November return

Barry Ferguson intends to lead the Scotland national team when he makes his come�back in November, after being ruled out for up to four months post surgery on an ankle injury.

Scot in comfort zone on US Open hardcourts

A breathtaking performance saw Andy Murray reach the last eight of a grand slam competition for the first time. But what is the reason behind such an awesome show? It is simple.

This could well be the mother of all battles for Murray

Whatever happens against Juan-Martin Del Potro in the US Open quarter-finals today, Andy Murray is certain of a place in the World�s top five and has all but cemented a qualifying spot at the year-end Masters Cup in Shanghai.

Nadal struggles, but stays on course

Rafael Nadal looked far from invincible as he survived a serious challenge from Sam Querrey to advance to the quarter-finals.

Dementieva leaves Swiss breathless

Elena Dementieva, the Olympic champion, left Switzerland's Patty Schnyder a breathless wreck as she reached the semi-finals with a brisk 6-2, 6-3 victory.

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