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Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says he argued against the duty hike.

Alister Jack accused of ‘colossal failure’ over duty hike on Scotch whisky

A protest outside the Scottish Parliament by campaigners concerned about its transgender legislation (Picture: Rebecca McCurdy/PA)
A protest outside the Scottish Parliament by campaigners concerned about its transgender legislation (Picture: Rebecca McCurdy/PA)

Parents concerned about girls identifying as male have right to free speech

Tourism and hospitality businesses in visitor hotspots such as Edinburgh's Old Town have faced soaring bills and cost-of-living spending pressures.
Tourism and hospitality businesses in visitor hotspots such as Edinburgh's Old Town have faced soaring bills and cost-of-living spending pressures.

Demand for 'immediate' action as Scottish tourism operators crippled by costs

Mars Wrigley factory fined after two people fell into vat of chocolate

Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.
Here’s where to get the best deals for National Pizza Day.

Five places to get cheap pizza on National Pizza Day

Not all private schools are like Eton College (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Not all private schools are like Eton College (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Put VAT on private school fees and this is what happens – Cameron Wyllie

Much of the growth in auction sales in 2022 was driven by demand for Scotch whisky costing between £100 and £1,000, which is typically home to younger investors as well as gift buyers.
Much of the growth in auction sales in 2022 was driven by demand for Scotch whisky costing between £100 and £1,000, which is typically home to younger investors as well as gift buyers.

Global demand for fine whiskies surges amid stock market turmoil

Some businesses may be forced to shut down for the winter
Some businesses may be forced to shut down for the winter

Hospitality sector warns of winter closures after Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt expected to announce increase to National Living Wage

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming and “sacrifices” will be necessary.

Jeremy Hunt admits tax rises are coming in Autumn Statement

Charities face rising costs and falling donations as a result of high inflation and soaring energy prices (Picture: Clive Gee/PA)
Charities face rising costs and falling donations as a result of high inflation and soaring energy prices (Picture: Clive Gee/PA)

Charities face tougher times ahead than Covid and the 2008 crash – Alex Fleming

Eilidh Smith, Solicitor and business dispute specialist at Pinsent Masons
Eilidh Smith, Solicitor and business dispute specialist at Pinsent Masons

Failure to follow lease rules can prove costly - Eilidh Smith

Chancellor urged to slash VAT on public EV charging

Public EV charging hits £1 per kWh as Osprey hikes prices by 50%

Scottish political parties are calling for further action from the UK and Scottish Government on the cost of living crisis (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire).
Scottish political parties are calling for further action from the UK and Scottish Government on the cost of living crisis (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire).

Potential 5% VAT cut from Liz Truss named 'regressive' by Rishi Sunak team

Douglas Chapman, SNP small business spokesperson has written to the UK Chancellor to bring in targeted support to assist the hospitality sector through the cost of living crisis.
Douglas Chapman, SNP small business spokesperson has written to the UK Chancellor to bring in targeted support to assist the hospitality sector through the cost of living crisis.

SNP write to UK Chancellor for business support package during energy crisis

British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills. The money will be provided through the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which gives grants to those most in need. Issue date: Thursday August 25, 2022.
British Gas has pledged to donate 10% of its profits during the energy crisis to help people struggling with rising bills. The money will be provided through the British Gas Energy Support Fund, which gives grants to those most in need. Issue date: Thursday August 25, 2022.

British Gas pledges to donate 10% of profit as energy price cap expected to rise

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has cited the North Sea windfall tax amid arguments over deficits outlined in the latest GERS figures
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has cited the North Sea windfall tax amid arguments over deficits outlined in the latest GERS figures

GERS figures: Scotland's deficit drops, but still twice that of UK

Some people face the prospect of freezing or starving this winter amid the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has warned.
Some people face the prospect of freezing or starving this winter amid the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has warned.

Cost-of-living will see people 'starve' as inflation tipped to reach 18%

The Glen Sannox docked at the Ferguson Marine facility. Picture: John Devlin
The Glen Sannox docked at the Ferguson Marine facility. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish Government to pay over £200k to Dutch firm over ferries

The Liberal Democrats want an energy furlough system to be introduced
The Liberal Democrats want an energy furlough system to be introduced

Energy furlough scheme urged by Liberal Democrats amid ‘wartime mentality’ claim

(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
(Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Campaigners demand 25p fuel duty cut to ease cost of living crisis

Ofgem also warned that as a result of the market conditions, the price cap would have to rise to reflect increased costs.
Ofgem also warned that as a result of the market conditions, the price cap would have to rise to reflect increased costs.

Ofgem announce major change as energy price cap

Greggs set to extend opening hours and delivery services - but prices could rise

Greggs is one of the most familiar names on the high street, and beyond, with more than 2,200 outlets across the UK. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Greggs is one of the most familiar names on the high street, and beyond, with more than 2,200 outlets across the UK. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Greggs facing inflationary headache but prices unlikely to rise, for now

Rishi Sunak is facing an uphill battle to become Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak is facing an uphill battle to become Prime Minister.

Rishi Sunak changes tact on tax with Downing Street slipping away

A pub sign in Glasgow put up during the Covid pandemic. Picture: John Devlin
A pub sign in Glasgow put up during the Covid pandemic. Picture: John Devlin

Business leaders urge next prime minister to slash VAT amid soaring inflation

Shopping for visitors to UK destinations such as Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is now 20 per cent more expensive than in every other EU country
Shopping for visitors to UK destinations such as Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is now 20 per cent more expensive than in every other EU country

Why tourists are taking their money elsewhere - Roddy Smith

Grant Mackay, VAT specialist at accountants Chiene + Tait
Grant Mackay, VAT specialist at accountants Chiene + Tait

Making green zero VAT pay – Grant Mackay

There is a huge burden of responsibility on company directors to review, assess, check and police VAT and taxcompliance in the supply chain
There is a huge burden of responsibility on company directors to review, assess, check and police VAT and taxcompliance in the supply chain

Ad Feature HMRC Targeting Supply Chain VAT Fraud

(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Treasury makes £46 in tax per full tank as fuel costs hit new high

There are calls for further cuts to fuel duty following the soaring price rises in petrol (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP).
There are calls for further cuts to fuel duty following the soaring price rises in petrol (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP).

Further fuel duty cuts 'essential', declares Scottish logistics chief

A cat drops in during a video-conference call (Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
A cat drops in during a video-conference call (Picture: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

How to avoid sounding 20 per cent more boring in video conferences – Gavin Brown

Monica Lennon, the Scottish Labour MSP, has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to exempt all reusable menstrual supplies from VAT during a cost of living crisis.
Monica Lennon, the Scottish Labour MSP, has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging him to exempt all reusable menstrual supplies from VAT during a cost of living crisis.

Sunak urged to exempt more period products from VAT during cost of living crisis

The popular Frankie & Benny’s restaurant chain is owned by stock market-listed The Restaurant Group (TRG). Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire
The popular Frankie & Benny’s restaurant chain is owned by stock market-listed The Restaurant Group (TRG). Picture: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Frankie & Benny’s and Wagamama owner warns food costs to soar by 10%

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt

Freda Newton MBE, Managing Director Jacobite Cruises
Freda Newton MBE, Managing Director Jacobite Cruises

Tourism industry needs help - Freda Newton

Should Boris Johnson be looking to Winston Churchill for inspiration?
Should Boris Johnson be looking to Winston Churchill for inspiration?

UK needs wartime-style economic plan, not a trade war with EU – John McLellan

Siobhan Cross, Partner and real estate specialist at Pinsent Masons
Siobhan Cross, Partner and real estate specialist at Pinsent Masons

Home energy measures need more support - Siobhan Cross

Donald Boyd, Partner and SME expert at Azets, looks to the future of Scottish businesses following the Spring Statement
Donald Boyd, Partner and SME expert at Azets, looks to the future of Scottish businesses following the Spring Statement

Ad Feature Donald Boyd: Budget highlights growth incentives

David Alexander Head of DJ alexander
David Alexander Head of DJ alexander

Tenant care matters in cost of living squeeze - David Alexander

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's response to the cost of living crisis has left him looking out of touch (Picture: House of Commons/PA)
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's response to the cost of living crisis has left him looking out of touch (Picture: House of Commons/PA)

Historic cost of living crisis is going to affect us all – Christine Jardine MP

The cost of living crisis threatens to impact the lives of many young Scots (Photo: Pixabay).
The cost of living crisis threatens to impact the lives of many young Scots (Photo: Pixabay).

Cost of living crisis risks young people's futures

These are the top 15 ways Brits are caught out financially on holiday

Spring Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer ©UK Parliament / Jessica Taylor
Spring Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer ©UK Parliament / Jessica Taylor

Our leaders cannot wipe the stupid grins off their stupid faces - Dani Garavelli

One study found that the 'eye-watering' cost of Covid-19 to small businesses sits at £109.6 billion. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.
One study found that the 'eye-watering' cost of Covid-19 to small businesses sits at £109.6 billion. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

How businesses left wanting by the Spring Statement's 'missed opportunity'?

Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a fuel duty cut in today's Spring Statement. Photo: anyaberkut / Getty Images / Canva Pro.
Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a fuel duty cut in today's Spring Statement. Photo: anyaberkut / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

What is fuel duty, and has Rishi Sunak cut it?

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

Mixed news on fuel taxation for farming

Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Sunak under fire for not doing enough as living standards set for record fall

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves 11 Downing Street as he heads to the House of Commons

RECAP: Rishi Sunak cuts fuel duty and VAT on energy saving devices

The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.
The vast JD Wetherspoon business empire has scores of Scottish watering holes including the Caley Picture House in Edinburgh.

Wetherspoons cuts losses as punters return to pubs but prices set to rise

Price of Tesco sanitary pads doubles - here’s where to find the cheapest product...

Life-saving defibrillators should be exempt from VAT, say MSPs
Life-saving defibrillators should be exempt from VAT, say MSPs

Plea to Sunak: ‘Take VAT off life-saving heart machines’

(Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)
(Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Forecourt fuel thefts jump 200% as petrol prices soar

(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Calls to cut VAT on fuel as petrol price set to hit £1.60 a litre

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Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire
Sir Richard Branson and piper Louise Marshall mark the opening of the new Virgin Hotels Edinburgh development in the Old Town. Picture: Euan Cherry/PA Wire

Richard Branson urges Edinburgh to build more hotels to keep city centre ‘alive’

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BBC defends its news coverage of Gary Lineker row after viewers’ complaints

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