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Support for Holyrood to call shots on referendum

February 9, 2012

THE Scottish Government has received another boost to its referendum proposals, with the Electoral Reform Society adding its voice to calls for a “no strings” deal.
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Support for Holyrood to call shots on referendum

February 9, 2012

THE Scottish Government has received another boost to its referendum proposals, with the Electoral Reform Society adding its voice to calls for a “no strings” deal.
Scottish Political News | Herald Scotland

Claim Scottish civil service chief frozen out denied

February 8, 2012

THE head of the UK civil service has denied Sir Peter Housden, Permanent Secretary to the SNP Government, was being frozen out of high level Whitehall talks about Scottish independence.
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Claim Scottish civil service chief frozen out denied

February 8, 2012

THE head of the UK civil service has denied Sir Peter Housden, Permanent Secretary to the SNP Government, was being frozen out of high level Whitehall talks about Scottish independence.
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Government rejects fears of AAA rating downgrade

February 8, 2012

THE Scottish Government last night expressed confidence an independent Scotland would continue to enjoy the highest possible credit rating, despite new doubts.
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Another hammer blow to UK’s bonus culture

February 7, 2012

BRITAIN’S bonus culture in both the public and private sectors suffered another hammer blow yesterday after Network Rail executives gave up their lucrative payouts.
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Rivals to join forces and call for leadership over cuts

February 7, 2012

MINISTERS have been warned they run the risk of much-needed cash-saving plans across local government being strangled at birth unless they take the lead and fund the moves.
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Blow for SNP as support for independence slips

February 6, 2012

SUPPORT for Scottish independence has slipped in recent months and backing for the status quo is on the rise, a new poll shows.
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New proof of tax avoidance at Student Loans Company

February 6, 2012

LABOUR has called for an investigation into tax deals for managers at the Glasgow-based Student Loans Company (SLC) after the Sunday Herald found half the board were recently being paid as consultants.
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Catholic church fury as charity boss blames faith schools for sectarianism

February 5, 2012

THE public face of the country’s top lobbying group for charities has been criticised for launching an outspoken attack against faith schools.
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