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independence, code for cuts to manage the deficit the country would be left with.The report said that Scotland’s deficit, the difference between what is spent and what is raised in taxes, will likely be worse than the 7.7% per cent of GDP reported in 2018-19 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Another report this week from the Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates the gap between Scottish public spending and tax revenues rose to between 22 per cent and 25 per cent of the country’s gross domestic

Scotland has moved down to lockdown Level 3 this week, allowing millions more freedom to everyday life. Thousands of punters headed to beer gardens on Monday, while shoppers took to high streets to queue outside their favourite shops as businesses reopened.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Around 340,000 households or 15 per cent of all homes in Scotland are in the private rented sector (PRS).The sector is concentrated in our cities. 63 per cent of all PRS properties are flats.

shoppers have formed huge queues to get back into their favourite high street store as shops reopened in Scotland today. Non-essential shops have been allowed to welcome customers for the first time in almost five months on Monday as lockdown restrictions ease.

Nicola ­Sturgeon has told Scots to “take it easy” as the country takes its first real steps out of lockdown since Boxing Day.Today, pub beer gardens will re-open for the first time allowing up to six people from six different homes to meet up outdoors and consume alcohol.Restaurants, bars and cafes will also be able to open indoors until 8pm but will not be permitted to sell alcohol.Shops, gyms, beauty parlours, swimming pools, libraries, galleries and museums will also be back in business as

Aberdee n players they better not down tools and urged them to scrap for every available Premiership point in the final three games of the season. The Dons boss saw hopes of silverware ended after an insipid performance against Dundee United in their 3-0 Scottish Cup quarter final defeat to Dundee United at Pittodrie.

Scottish high street prepares to reopen for non-essential retail on April 26, Boots has announced the launch of three inspirational new beauty halls, with more to come in the summer. Although Boots has remained open as an essential retailer throughout lockdown, it has used this quieter period to invest in stores, giving its beauty halls at Fort Kinnaird and Gyle Shopping Centre in Edinburgh and Silverburn Shopping Centre in Glasgow their very own makeover.

stunning dress has everyone talking. Combining two massive looks right now - gingham and midi length - the dress was met with instant approval from fashion fans on Insta.

14,161 people who responded said making sure building back from the pandemic should be high on the agenda of politicians. It comes as Scotland is set to enter level 3 of restrictions from Monday, April 26 with pubs and restaurants reopening.Nicola Sturgeon announced the latest round of coronavirus relaxations during a briefing on Tuesday. Follow along below to be kept updated. Scotland's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is seen as the most important issue for online readers of the Daily

pet owners to be on alert after a rise in dogs being bitten by poisonous snakes. Kirkton Vet Centre in Stonehaven is urging caution after treating multiple dogs for Adder bites.

First Minister admitted lifting travel abroad "too quickly" last year which allowed the virus to re-seed amongst the population, which then lead to a second national lockdown. Speaking on the Sophy Ridge on Sunday show, the SNP leader said Scots face living longer with international travel restrictions due to the risk of importing new strains of Covid-19.

The Duke of Edinburgh is laid to rest. His Royal Highness' funeral is taking place on Saturday with a minute's silence at 3pm.

Tuesday that travel restrictions would be lifted earlier than planned to allow people to see their family and friends who may live in different council areas. Among the other rules changes coming into force today six people from six households will be allowed to meet outdoors.

racist remarks including 'I don’t like Muslims '. The Support worker made a string of shocking slurs to colleagues while working at Quarriers Glasgow SOLE Project between September 2016 and October 2018.

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holidays abroad this summer, Scots have been warned. The Scottish Government and the SNP responded to a UK government minister's suggestion that people can "start to think" about taking foreign trips.

Tesco Mobile is set to add a little extra joy to grocery shopping this April by surprising shoppers with some fancy treats in their online shopping orders.Lucky customers across Scotland could find everyday items swapped with one of ten amazing substitutes in their Tesco.com shopping basket, which are no ordinary swaps.The 'Super Subs' include a brand-new Apple iPhone SE subbed for a bag of apples, a Samsung Galaxy S21 for a Galaxy chocolate bar, or even a Nokia 3.4 for gnocchi.From now until 18

parliament is in danger of becoming a “circus” if the agenda is dominated by egos and old arguments about independence. The Scottish Labour leader said he was feeling positive about his campaign despite polling showing Labour languishing in third place behind the Tories with a month to go to voting day.

New Look shoppers are obsessed with an “amazing” new dress from the store's Spring collection - and it looks like it will be a popular look when socialising starts come back as pandemic restrictions ease across Scotland. Just in time for the Spring weather, the dress was posted on New Look's Instagram account yesterday with the caption: "Sunshine in dress form" - and sure enough it got plenty of followers beaming from ear to ear.

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson which denied him a Scottish Cup winners’ medal in 2010. Whatever the reason - and despite the quip about his former Tannadice paymaster - the frustration of missing out on the final with a broken toe sustained in the semi still resonates heavily.