The best Scottish Twitter reactions to 2021 so far

low pay. However, teachers union the EIS said the promise is an effective pay freeze for their members.

the budget for 2021 in the Scottish Parliament, Kate Forbes said the pandemic had “shaken our society and economy to their core”.Here's five things from the SNP minister's speech you need to know.Scotland's tax bands stay the same, though will increase with inflation.The majority of taxpayers in Scotland will pay slightly less income tax than the rest of the UK - although this figure only amounted to around £20 last year.Forbes will freeze the top tax rate at £150,000 and claimed taxes will go

Kate Forbes, the SNP's finance secretary. Governments normally use the budget to outline the state of the country's finances and propose tax changes.

link.And the judging panel was led by Pat Chapman, editor of the Cobra Good Curry Guide. He said: “Mushtaqs’ brand of healthy and authentic Indian food was very well received by the judging panel.“Their focus is on taste and simplicity, and the quality of ingredients really shone through.“The volume of fresh food output at Mushtaqs, which is Britain’s biggest takeaway, is unrivalled anywhere in Great Britain.

Boris Johnson makes a pitstop visit to Scotland tomorrow to boast of a list of benefits the Union brings in the fight against coronavirus.

Valentine’s Day classic, but unless the time is taken to shop around romantic Scots could be paying prices up to 221 per cent higher than the cheapest bouquet.  Research from savings website, VoucherCodes.co.uk, analysed the cost of a bunch of 12 red roses sold online to find the retailer providing the most value for money.  Of the retailers studied, BloomPost.co.uk offers the best value dozen at only £14.95 or £1.25 per single rose.

Also Read: 'Never Rarely Sometimes Always' Leads 2021 Independent Spirit Awards NominationsThe list was dramatically different from the AFI top 10 list released on Monday by the American Film Institute.

mum was left horrified after a game she bought for her eight-year-old son included jokes about suicide, swearing and genitalia. Jaymielee Stewart, unwittingly picked up the "Bucket of Doom Toxic Edition' after her son chose it as a treat while they were shopping in Home Bargains.

Debbie Allen, Cynthia Erivo, Rian Johnson and Lulu Wang, among others — has unveiled its 10 best movies of 2020. Indicative of the year that was, the list is heavy on titles from Netflix, with additional streaming offerings via Amazon Studios, Disney+ and HBO Max.«All of the honored works advance the art of the moving image, inspire audiences and artists alike, enhance the rich cultural heritage of America's art form and make a mark on American society,» reads the press release.

The Online Film Critics Society (OFCS) has revealed its annual Top Ten List as well as winners of its film awards which was topped by Nomadland. In addition, The Chloé Zhao American wanderlust drama was named Best Picture. Also on the list is Pixar’s Soul which was also named Best Animated Feature.

The American Film Institute has picked its 2020 award winners for the 10 best movies and TV shows of the year. The titles, presented in alphabetical order, are works AFI's juries have determined advance the art of the moving image, enhance the cultural heritage of America's art form, inspire audiences and artists, and make a mark on American society.

The American Film Institute (better known as AFI) announced their ten best films of the year today, putting another dent in the precursor season. While they obviously had to snub a few titles, with Promising Young Woman being the main one to feel the pinch, the ten movies they did select definitely seem to be in the upper echelon of the awards hunt.

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

racist who targeted Muslim MSP Humza Yousaf has announced a doomed attempt to stand in the Scottish elections.Jayda Fransen, deputy leader of the far-right British Freedom Party, said she will campaign to win Nicola Sturgeon’s Glasgow Govan seat.In a bizarre announcement, she said: “I am going to be standing in the Scottish elections in May against these SNP commie, Marxists, naughty people.”She will be hoping to attract more votes than the 56 she received in the 2014 Rotherham and Strood

Ryan Porteous’ life and on Saturday he's hoping it will be the venue for a third.Mind you, he’s got his mum to thank for making sure one of the first two didn’t go pear shaped.The Hibs centre back was still at school when his boyhood heroes won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 114 years back in 2016 and was in the crowd when David Gray scored the last minute header to beat Rangers and spark a mass pitch invasion that turned ugly.Porteous, on the Hibs books as a part-timer back then, might

Burns Night has become synonymous with haggis as the main dish, those who aren't big fans of Scotland's national dish still have plenty of options. In fact, there are a load of great mains for a Burns Supper menu that are just as tasty.From delicious veggie and vegan options to meaty dishes that will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters, here are some alternative recipes for those who don't love haggis.The ideal replacement for your main, you can keep the neeps and tatties as your sides too.

Scottish Premiership since his arrival from Charlton in the summer of 2019. The Nigerian, what the kids nowadays call a 'baller', has a deft touch, a wonderful hip swivel and all the talent to be a player of major significance in the years ahead.But with just four goals and a measly two assists to his name this season, he's not producing a level of quality in the final third that matches the level of his natural gifts.

president Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony yesterday (January 20).The US senator, who took the “very difficult” decision to suspend his presidential campaign last April, was among the limited crowd at the US Capitol as Biden was officially sworn in as the 46th POTUS.Donning a coat, a pair of mittens and a protective face mask, a shivering Sanders soon became meme fodder across social media owing to his unimpressed demeanour.Taking things one step further, one music fan on Instagram tasked