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Scotland Faces New Local Taxes as Councils Seek Cash

Scottish households face a wave of new municipal taxes as SNP ministers grant councils unprecedented powers to raise revenue through tourist taxes, workplace parking levies, and other local charges.

Scotland's Robertson out of Euro qualifiers with injury

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.

NC500 winter road closure forces 80-mile diversion

Motorists planning to drive Scotland's famous North Coast 500 this winter face a massive 80-mile diversion as a vital section near Lochcarron closes for essential landslide protection works from October to December.

Finnish youth snub mother tongue for English books

A new study reveals a dramatic generational shift in Finland, with young people increasingly snubbing Finnish literature for English-language books, raising concerns about cultural identity.

Finland's Defence Chief: Russia is an 'Existential Threat'

Finland's top military commander, General Janne Jaakkola, declares Russia an existential threat to Europe, urging a permanent NATO troop presence and a new strategy of 'deterrence by denial' to counter Moscow's aggression following the invasion of Ukraine

Russia's Chilling Threat to Finland: Echoes of Ukraine

Exclusive intelligence analysis reveals Russia is employing a sinister disinformation campaign against NATO member Finland, mirroring the pretexts used before the invasion of Ukraine. Fears of a new conflict in Europe are mounting.

SNP climate policies risk £700m annual black hole

A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.

Scotland stun England to deny Red Roses Grand Slam

Scotland pull off a monumental 20-18 upset against the previously unbeaten England, securing their first win over the Red Roses in a decade and denying them a Grand Slam in a dramatic TikTok Women's Six Nations climax.

UK's Plockton Named World's Most Beautiful Village

Discover the stunning Scottish village of Plockton, crowned one of the planet's most beautiful destinations. With its palm trees, tranquil loch views and dramatic Highland scenery, it's a must-visit hidden gem.

How Heavy Metal Became Finland's Secret Power Tool

Discover how Finland is leveraging its heavy metal music scene as a soft power tool to reshape its global image, boost tourism, and drive economic growth in a groundbreaking cultural strategy.

British ice dancer makes history with same-sex partner

British ice dancer Mille Colling and Finnish partner Emma Aalto are set to become the first same-sex duo to compete internationally following a landmark rule change by the Finnish Figure Skating Association.

Scottish Highlands' new 'tourist tax' for NC500 drivers

A controversial new charge for tourist drivers on single-track roads in the Scottish Highlands has been introduced. Dubbed a 'tourist tax', the 'Safe Parking Scheme' aims to tackle congestion and support local communities, but has sparked a heated debate

EU Plans 1000-Mile Border 'Defence Shield' Against Putin

Exclusive: The European Union is accelerating plans for a 1,000-mile 'defence shield' along its eastern frontiers to counter what officials label a hybrid attack by the Kremlin, using migrants to destabilise the bloc.

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