Is national insurance 'Union tax cut' just a general election 'bribe' to voters? - Planet HolyroodScots workers will receive a "Union tax cut" after Jeremy Hunt confirmed today that National Insurance will be reduced by two per cent. Someone earning an average wage of £35,000 will save £449 per year as a result of the cut announced today by the Tory chancellor. It's the second time in six months the UK Government has reduced the starter rate for National Insurance, with the tax now k...
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Live: Humza Yousaf takes First Minister's Questions following Chancellor's Spring BudgetThe First Minister takes questions in the Scottish Parliament on the first occasion since Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget on Wednesday. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Twitter: https://twitter.com/Daily_Record Daily Record Newsletters: https://...
Benfica 2 Rangers 2 - Night of drama in Lisbon sees Phillipe Clement's side earn battling drawRangers twice surrendered the lead to draw the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Benfica 2-2. Philippe Clement’s squad was hit by injuries but returning midfielder Tom Lawrence gave the visitors a dramatic early lead with a header before Angel Di Maria levelled with a penalty kick in first-half added time after VAR intervened to highlight that Gers defender John Souttar ha...
Tory civil war after extension of the windfall tax on energy giants' profits - Planet HolyroodJeremy Hunt has dealt a fresh blow to Douglas Ross after the Chancellor admitted the North Sea oil and gas industry was one of the "losers" in the Budget. An extension of the windfall tax on energy giants' profits was confirmed yesterday despite pleas from the Scottish Conservatives to scrap it. Hunt announced in 2022 that the windfall tax rate would be raised to 75 per cent and extended for t...
Snap general election in May or a spectacular Tory turnaround? - Planet Holyrood Budget SpecialRishi Sunak has refused to rule out holding a general election in May. The Prime Minister laughed but declined to say when an election would be held when questioned on BBC Radio 2. There had been suggestions that Sunak would call an election soon after his press conference in Downing Street last week. The Tory PM has previously said that his "working assumption" is that the general election ...
Scottish Government confirms Emma Caldwell murder investigation public inquiryA public inquiry will take place to examine why it took police so long to solve the murder of Emma Caldwell, the Scottish Government has announced. The 27-year-old was found killed in a remote woodland in South Lanarkshire in April 2005. Iain Packer, 51, was jailed for life last week after being found guilty of strangling Caldwell. He was convicted of offences against a total of 22 women, including 11 rapes....
Record Celtic - Brendan Rodgers 'incompetent' comment has him bang to rights | Yang red debatedCeltic are ready to got into battle against the SFA for Brendan Rodgers with the Hoops boss facing a dugout ban for next month’s crucial Old Firm clash. Rodgers has been hit with a notice of complaint for his criticism of VAR official John Beaton after Sunday’s controversial defeat to Hearts. The Parkhead boss will face Hampden beaks on Thursday, March 28 and could be slapped with a two g...
Benfica v Rangers: Fabio Silva opens up on Benfica past ahead of 'special' Europa League nightFabio Silva reckons it’s no secret he grew up cheering for his former club Porto. But the Rangers loan ace isn’t trying to hide the key role bitter Portuguese rivals Benfica played in his journey to Ibrox either. The 21-year-old started and finished his stint in the youth ranks with the Dragons before winning a £35million move to Wolves in 2019. But he also managed to squeeze in a short tw...
Planet Holyrood: Tory civil war over oil windfall tax and National Insurance cut 'election bribe'After Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his budget this week, Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon is joined on the Planet Holyrood podcast by Sunday Mail Political Editor John Ferguson and Scottish Express Digital Editor Douglas Dickie to discuss the Tory party civil war over oil windfall tax, the National Insurance cut 'election bribe', child benefit changes - and a possible snap gene...
Benfica v Rangers live stream, TV and kick off details for the Europa League clash in LisbonThe European action is back for Rangers as they look for another deep run in the Europa League this season. But it's a tough start to the knockout stages against a wounded Benfica team threatening to spiral into crisis if they don't get a result. The Lisbon giants were smashed 5-0 by Porto at the weekend and reports in Portugal say they've held an 'emergency meeting' - the outcome from which that...
Douglas Ross slams Humza Yousaf for state of NHS Scotland as Tory leader is heckled at #FMQsDouglas Ross asks First Minister Humza Yousaf questions on NHS Scotland, but is interrupted by a protestor in the public gallery and is heckled by a member of the Scottish Government. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily Record Twitter: https://twi...
Benfica v Rangers: Philippe Clement reveals Rangers board message he said he could never work toA look of surprise spread across Philippe Clement’s face as one of bigwigs at the top of the marble staircase made the suggestion that silverware at home should come as a priority for Rangers over success abroad. But the Ibrox boss’ response remains the same now as it was back in December - why not go for both? Three months on and there’s a fresh narrative being shared amongst a section...
Benfica v Rangers: Philippe Clement and Fabio Silva press conference ahead of Europe League clashA look of surprise spread across Philippe Clement’s face as one of bigwigs at the top of the marble staircase made the suggestion that silverware at home should come as a priority for Rangers over success abroad. But the Ibrox boss’ response remains the same now as it was back in December - why not go for both? Three months on and there’s a fresh narrative being shared amongst a sectio...
WATCH LIVE: Mother of murder victim Emma Caldwell meets the Police Scotland chief constablePress conference after mother of murder victim Emma Caldwell meets the Police Scotland chief constable. Margaret Caldwell, her family and their lawyer, Aamer Anwar, will meet chief constable Jo Farrell following Mrs Caldwell's demands for a public inquiry into the failings surrounding the investigation into the murder of her daughter Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily R...
Shay Kang: Mother charged with murder and remanded in custodyA woman has appeared in court charged with murdering her 10-year-old daughter, who was found dead after police were called to their home. Jaskirat Kaur was remanded in custody on Wednesday at Wolverhampton Magistrates’ Court, accused of killing Shay Kang. The 33-year-old, also known as Jasmine Kang, was arrested after police discovered Shay’s body at an address in Robin Close, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, on Monday. Kaur...
Bristol stabbing: 30-year-old man dies of fatal stab wound as murder investigation launchedA murder investigation has been launched after another fatal stabbing on the streets of Bristol. A 30-year-old man suffered a stab wound in an altercation at the junction of Ashley Road and Grosvenor Road in the St Pauls area of the city on Tuesday evening. He was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary, where he later died, Avon and Somerset Police said. A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicio...
Police Scotland chief apologises to Emma Caldwell's mum and backs public inquiryPolice Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell has apologised to Emma Caldwell's mother for “failures of the police service” in the investigation into her killer at a meeting today. Farrell has also backed holding a public inquiry into the investigation of Iain Packer after meeting Margaret Caldwell and family lawyer Aamer Anwar . Packer, 51, was jailed for life with a minimum of 36 years after being found ...
Spring Budget 2024 - Key announcements as Jeremy Hunt delivers pre-election fiscal planJeremy Hunt has slashed personal taxes to their lowest level since 1975 as he made a 2p cut in national insurance the centrepiece of his pre-election Budget. The Chancellor delivered his fiscal plan today, with alcohol, fuel costs and vaping also hitting the headlines in Hunt's statement to parliament. Here's our rundown on the key announcements in today's Spring Budget. Original Article: https://ww...
LIVE: Debate following Chancellor's Spring Budget from the House of CommonsJeremy Hunt announced the Spring Budget today with cuts to National Insurance, alcohol and fuel costs. The SNP has urged Hunt to increase NHS spending, invest more in green energy, give energy support to struggling families and tax the rich more. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scotti...
Keir Starmer brands Sunak and Hunt as ‘Chuckle Brothers of decline’ as he slates ‘desperate’ BudgetRishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt were dubbed the “Chuckle Brothers of decline” as Labour described the Budget as the “last desperate act” of the “failed” Conservatives. Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer urged the Prime Minister and Chancellor to confirm they want a May 2 general election after claiming the UK is a “nation in limbo” without a change of government. In hi...
New Scottish independence report “nonsense and complete waste of taxpayers money” says Alister JackA new Scottish independence report is “nonsense and a complete waste of taxpayers money”, the Scottish Secretary said. Speaking in the Commons, Alister Jack said: “I note Angus Robertson has produced another independence document this week and it is on foreign affairs and defence, and a lot of nonsense in there too. “They want to join the Nato nuclear alliance but they want to...
Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget in full including National Insurance, alcohol and fuel cutsJeremy Hunt has delivered what could be his last financial update ahead of the General Election in front of howling Tory MPs. The Chancellor extended the freeze on fuel duty for the 14th year in a row, while Alcohol duty will remain frozen until February 2025. Meanwhile, millions will take home more pay after another National Insurance cut, with Class 1 contributions being reduced to 8% from this Apr...
Chancellor freezes alcohol and fuel duties for a year in Spring BudgetJeremy Hunt has extended the freeze on fuel duty - for the 14th year in a row. Alcohol duty will remain frozen in relief for pub goers and businesses across the country until February 2025, with the aim of “backing the great British pub”. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyr...
Stephen Flynn asks if Rishi Sunak is 'turning Scottish colleagues into nationalists'SNP leader Stephen Flynn claims Scottish Conservatives are "furious" over suggested government plans to tax Scotland's natural resources to fund tax cuts in England. "Mr Speaker, is the prime minister in danger of turning his colleagues into nationalists?" he asks. He demands Sunak call a general election. Sunak didn't comment on the content of the budget but says it is "crystal clear" that the Scottish...
Joe Biden and Donald Trump closer to November rematch in wake of Super TuesdayUS President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, romped coast-to-coast on Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and increasing pressure on the former president’s last major rival, Nikki Haley, to leave the Republican race. Mr Biden and Mr Trump each won California, Texas, Alabama, Colorado, Maine, Oklahoma, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Minnesota and Massachusetts. Mr...
Jeremy Hunt promises 'permanent' tax cuts in pre-election budgetJeremy Hunt will announce the Spring Budget today amid mounting speculation National Insurance will be cut in a boost for workers. The Tory Chancellor will outline his tax and spending plans for the year in front of MPs. The SNP has urged Hunt to increase NHS spending, invest more in green energy, give energy support to struggling families and tax the rich more. Read more: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/chanc...
Is Rangers' Europa League run now an inconvenience with title race being the priority?While Philippe Clement's men suffered a huge blow in the league with their 2-1 loss at home to Motherwell, it was nothing compared to the Portuguese giants who were pummelled 5-0 by fierce rivals Porto. The Lisbon side will be wounded from result and Rangers will have to be wary of a backlash when they travel to the Estadio Da Luz for their first leg showdown. Gavin Berry and Andy Newport take a look...
Birmingham City Council approves 'unprecedented' £300m cuts and increased council taxBirmingham City Council has approved a 9.99% rise in council tax and a budget containing plans for “unprecedented” cuts to services. More than 50 Labour councillors voted through a 2024/25 budget described by the city’s Conservative group leader as “a double whammy of higher taxes and fewer services”. A five-hour council meeting on Tuesday was told £300 million of cuts over two years, inclu...
LIVE - Family of Emma Caldwell meet Humza Yousaf to discuss public inquiry - press conferenceThe mother and family of murder victim Emma Caldwell will meet with Humza Yousaf today as calls for a Public Inquiry into the investigation of her killing continue. Margaret Caldwell will also attend further meetings with the chief constable of Police Scotland and the Lord Advocate, alongside her lawyer, Aamer Anwar. Watch the press conference following the Bute House meeting with the First Min...
Was Rangers defeat to Motherwell a bottle job or a blip? - Record Rangers podcastRangers suffered domestic disappointment after a shock defeat to Motherwell on Saturday and will look to bounce back as they return to European action. The Light Blues haven't been involved in the Europa League since late last year after their stunning win in Spain against Real Betis which saw them top their group and skip the last-32 and straight into the hat for the last-16 where they were paired with Ben...
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry warned against reaching out to Kate Middleton after fresh statementHarry and Meghan have been advised not to contact Kate Middleton following an announcement on her health. The Sussexes are thought to be planning a return to the UK, following King Charles' cancer diagnosis. But PR guru Ryan McCormick has warned them against making any public remarks about the Princess of Wales to avoid stirring up rumours about her health. Original Article: https://www.d...
Is Gio van Bronckhorst right to have beef with Michael Beale over VIP visit? - Record RangersGiovanni van Bronckhorst has hit out at Michael Beale for his Rangers appearance as he battled to stay in a job - with the Dutchman also claiming he didn’t get the backing in his second season that his performance deserved. Beale made the trip to Ibrox to take in a game against Aberdeen at a time when van Bronckhorst was under pressure, with the Londoner also visiting a popular Rangers fans’...
Ukraine ‘sinks Russian warship’ in the Black Sea using high-tech dronesUkraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones as Kyiv’s forces continue to take aim at targets deep behind the war’s front line. Russian authorities did not confirm the claim. The Ukrainian military intelligence agency said a special operations unit destroyed the large patrol ship Sergey Kotov overnight. The ship, which Ukraine said was commissioned in 2021 a...
George Galloway wins Rochdale in by-election mired in controversyGeorge Galloway has won the Rochdale by-election after a controversial and chaotic campaign. Mr Galloway’s campaign team claimed early on in the night that the former Labour and Respect MP would win “comfortably”, and so it proved. The Workers Party of Great Britain leader received just under 40% of the vote. In his victory speech, Mr Galloway began by focusing on Palestine, saying: “Keir Starmer, this is for Gaza...
Pine martens caught on camera playing on children's swingset in ArdnamurchanPine martens have been caught on cameraplaying on kids’ swingset at night in the Highlands. The footage, taken by Les Humphreys from Ardnamurchan, shows two of the rare creatures play-fighting and climbing up rope swings - a nightly occurrence in his garden. Conservation work in Scotland has been hailed for sparking a spectacular turnaround in pine marten populations in recent decades. Daily Record Homepage:...
FMQs LIVE - Humza Yousaf confirms public inquiry into Emma Caldwell murder case is being 'explored'Humza Yousaf faces grilling from Tory leader Douglas Ross, Labour's Anas Sarwar and other MSPs in the Scottish Parliament. Tory leader Douglas Ross asked why Emma Caldwell murderer Iain Packer wasn’t put behind bars earlier - and if there will be will be a judge led inquiry into the murder case. The First Minister confirmed a judge led public inquiry into the murder case is being 'explo...
Emma Caldwell: Anas Sarwar says inquiry into murder case must be led by judge from outside ScotlandThe First Minister Humza Yousaf faces mounting pressure to appoint a judge from outwith Scotland to review why it took police so long to apprehend vicious killer Iain Packer. The SNP leader admitted today during First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament that Caldwell's family had been let down by the justice system as he faced questions at Holyrood from Scottish Labour and the ...
Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens ‘should never have been a police officer’Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens should never have been given a job as a police officer and chances to stop the sexual predator were repeatedly ignored and missed, an inquiry has found. Police “repeatedly failed” to spot warning signs about his “unsuitability for office”, a damning report concluded amid fears many more women and girls could have been victims of Couzens. Publishing her find...
How have the Scottish Tories shaped up ahead of their conference? | Planet HolyroodWith the Scottish Conservatives conference kicking off tomorrow, how are members feeling about the state of their party? It comes as the Conservatives face a potential wipeout in Scotland at the next general election. Daily Record Homepage: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/ Daily Record Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheScottishDailyRecord Daily Record IG: https://instagram.com/scottishdailyrecord Daily R...
Celtic showed Angeball throwback in thumping Dundee win as title race hots up - podcastCeltic put on a show for the Parkhead faithful during midweek with a thumping 7-1 Premiership win over Dundee. The Hoops ran riot in a first half that saw them head into the break 6-0 up following a devastating demolition of Tony Docherty's side, that had echoes of the free-flowing football witnessed during the Ange Postecoglou era. In the latest episode of the Record Celtic podcast, the team of Dani...
Vladimir Putin warns global nuclear conflict is a risk if Western troops are sent to UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to fulfil Moscow’s goals in Ukraine and warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that such a move risks a global nuclear conflict. Mr Putin’s warning came in a state-of-the-nation address ahead of next month’s election that he is all but certain to win, underlining his attempt to protect Russian gains in Ukraine. In an ap...
Rangers passing Killie mental test lands psychological title blow on Celtic - podcastRangers recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win over Killie to maintain their place at the top of the Premiership table as title rivals Celtic obliterated Dundee at Parkhead. The Hoops recorded a stunning 7-1 victory and were 6-0 up at half-time, while Philippe Clement's Gers went in at the break 1-0 down to Derek McInnes's in-form side. Clement's team talk did the trick, with his team blasting out in the secon...
How bad is Scottish budget and will another unhealthy foods crackdown work? | Planet HolyroodSNP and Green MSPs have voted through the Scottish Government Budget for the year ahead which includes a tax hike for high-earners. Shona Robison, the Finance Secretary, claimed today the creation of a new 45 per cent "advanced" rate of income tax for Scots earning between £75,000 and £125,140 would help fund the NHS. Workers in Scotland earning £28,500 or above already pay more income tax t...
Aberfeldy shooting: Man found dead next to dog in rural Perthshire had suffered gunshot woundPolice have confirmed that a 65 year old man, found dead next to his dog, had suffered a fatal gunshot wound. The man, named as Brian Low, was discovered in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, Perthshire, at about 8. 30am on Saturday February 17. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Mr Low, from Aberfeldy, was pronounced dead at the scene. A Police Scotland spokesman revealed ...
Record Rangers podcast - Could VAR and inept officials be deciding factor in Premiership title race?Phillipe Clement was left scratching his head following Rangers vital 2-1 win over Kilmarnock in midweek. The Gers boss was left with questions to ask, after a penalty was awarded against his side for a handball against John Lundstram, while a similar situation late-on involving Killie's Lewis Mayo went unchecked. In the latest episode of the Record Rangers podcast, the team pondered whe...
Emma Caldwell: Humza Yousaf confirms judge led inquiry into murder case is being 'explored'Humza Yousaf has confirmed a judge led public inquiry into the murder case is being 'explored'. Tory leader Douglas Ross asked why Emma Caldwell murderer Iain Packer wasn’t put behind bars earlier - and if there will be will be a judge led inquiry into the murder case. Margaret Caldwell, the mother of tragic Emma, has asked the First Minister "what are you waiting for?" as questions mount over ...
The Hairy Bikers Dave Myers dies aged 66 after cancer battleTV chef Dave Myers, best known as one-half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. While Dave spent 15-years in Aberdeenshire running an antique shop, he was most well known for his TV and cook book series, The Hairy Bikers. He reached new fans in 2013 wh...
Miners’ Strike memories pulled together for 40th anniversary with "heartbreaking" testimoniesThe 40th anniversary of the Miners' Strike is being remembered with the "heartbreaking" testimonies of both the strikers and those branded scabs after they decided to return to work. Next week marks 40 years since tens of thousands of mineworkers walked out in what became one of the defining events of late 20th century British history but has left families and communities divided to this day. ...
Emma Caldwell's family say police have 'blood on their hands' after Iain Packer convictionThe family of Emma Caldwell, who was tragically murdered in 2005, have accused the police of failing their daughter due to a "toxic culture of misogyny and corruption". They released a statement saying: "Instead of receiving justice and compassion, they (the victims) were humiliated, dismissed and in some instances arrested, whilst the police gifted freedom to an evil predator to rape and rape aga...