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£1m VAT Fraud and Money Laundering by Ex-Tory Treasurer

Malcolm Macaskill, a 65-year-old former Conservative party treasurer, was found guilty of a £1m VAT fraud and money laundering scheme involving false VAT returns, an NHS contract fabrication, and laundering money through local Conservative parties between February 2003 and March 2014.

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Glasgow Central Mosque Receives Prestigious Category-A Listing

Historic Environment Scotland granted the Glasgow Central Mosque a Category-A listing, recognizing its unique Islamic architecture, historical importance as Scotland's first purpose-built mosque, and its significant role in the Scottish Muslim community since its opening on May 18, 1984.

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Farewell to Manchester United Legend Denis Law

Thousands of fans are expected to attend the funeral of Manchester United and Scotland football legend Denis Law at Manchester Cathedral today, following his death aged 84 on 17 January; his cortege will leave Old Trafford at 13:10 GMT.

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Ireland Dominates Scotland, Remains on Track for Grand Slam

Ireland secured a decisive 32-18 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday, maintaining their position as the sole team capable of winning the Six Nations Grand Slam, despite multiple injuries sustained during the game.

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Townsend Downplays Ireland Rivalry as Scotland Makes Lineup Changes

Ahead of their Six Nations match on Sunday, Scotland's coach Gregor Townsend played down the rivalry with Ireland, despite a 10-match losing streak, while making three changes to the starting lineup featuring Tom Jordan's first Six Nations start at inside center.

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Scotland Halts Access to Schoolchildren's Sensitive Data Following Privacy Concerns

The Scottish government paused access to a 2021 health and wellbeing survey containing sensitive data from over 130,000 schoolchildren after concerns were raised about a lack of informed consent and potential breaches of child privacy; the education secretary stated the need for improved data gather...

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Former Tory Treasurer Found Liable for £1 Million Fraud

Malcolm Macaskill, a former Scottish Conservative Party treasurer, was found liable for a £1 million VAT fraud and money laundering scheme involving false VAT returns, bogus NHS contract claims, and laundering money through local Tory branches between February 2003 and March 2014, despite being deem...

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Scotland Councils Face £392 Million Budget Shortfall, Propose Tax Hikes

Scotland's 32 councils face a combined £392 million budget shortfall, potentially rising to £780 million next year, leading many to propose council tax increases of up to 10% to offset rising costs and increased service demands.

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Scottish Borders Council Announces 10% Council Tax Hike

The Scottish Borders Council announced a 10% council tax increase for 2025/26, raising an additional £7m for vital services despite receiving £19m in extra government funding, which is largely allocated to the Real Living Wage and free school meals.

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Ireland Dominates Scotland in Six Nations Clash

Ireland defeated Scotland 18-32 in their Six Nations match on Sunday, putting them in contention to win three consecutive titles, a feat not achieved in over 140 years. Key injuries to Scotland's players, including their captain Finn Russell, impacted the match.

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Aberdeen to Consider 7% Tourist Tax

Aberdeen City Council will consider a 7% tourist tax on overnight stays, potentially adding £5 per night, with a public consultation before potential implementation in April 2027; this contrasts with Edinburgh's 5% tax and Glasgow's ongoing consultation, raising concerns about potential negative imp...

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Showpeople Family Balances Tradition with Modern Needs

The Hiscoe family, featured in BBC Scotland's "Showpeople: Licensed to Thrill," exemplifies the challenges faced by Scotland's 1,600 showpeople in balancing their traditional, itinerant lifestyle with modern educational needs for their children, as they navigate a life on the road while raising a yo...

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