Dr Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy and Research for the Common Weal think tank, explains why it’s time for Scotland to grow beyond our obsession with GERS
THERE’S NO DAY that’s guaranteed to set the heather alight amongst Scottish political social media sects like the release day of the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland report – also known as GERS.
Wealth of Gordon-Grant whisky family grown 5000 per cent since 1989, the fastest growth of anyone on the UK rich list since records began
THE Sunday Times Rich list 2018 has been published, revealing Scotland’s billionaires jumping from nine to 11 this year, with a combined fortune of £16.2bn. It was only 11 years ago when the first Scottish billionaire, Tom Hunter, was announced.
Robert Watts, compiler of the list, said: "Our list of Scotland's wealthiest people epitomises the seismic change we've seen over 30 editions of The Sunday Times Rich List.
Tax economist Professor Richard Murphy spoke at Common Weal’s Housekeeping Scotland Convention on 8 October about tax and housing inequality. Watch the video of his speech, and read the notes the speech was based on below (first published on Richard’s blog Tax Research UK)
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said that the lowest 10 per cent of families would be the most affected
A report released by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that Brexit could have a “substantial impact” on UK food prices, with the worst effects being felt by the poor.
The report states that the implementation of trade tariffs and a drop in the exchange rate could increase the price of food.
National Tenants Union back student action against Glasgow’s rogue landlords
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW students fed-up with high rents for rubbish flats and financial malpractice by rogue landlords are taking matters into their own hands by establishing a vetting service of local accommodation lets.
Writer Naya Koulocheri says it's vital that health and social inequalities are really understood by those most affected
"WONDERFUL weather, isn't it?"
"Are you travelling for business or pleasure?"
My 65-year-old fellow passenger on a busy four-hour flight was extremely bored and desperately trying to talk to anyone around him. But then, he said something that I will never forget.
It isn’t some sort of philosophical quote, but, it seems pretty deep to me. He told me that "health is a business that is always going to be around".
Renewable funds success boost Sutherland community land buyout plans
A THEE-THOUSAND ACRE community buyout plan on the east coast of Sutherland has now secured a double victory in locating financial support for the purchase from the Sutherland private estate.
Garbh Allt Community Initiative, for the townships of Marrel, West Helmsdale, Gartymore and Portgower, have achieved substantial progress towards a buyout of land surrounding Helmsdale.
Kensington housing crisis revealed by Grenfell fire deaths
THE WEALTHY BOROUGH of Kensington and Chelsea, where the disastrous Grenfell Tower fire disaster took place, represents the extreme segregation of UK housing policy, according to new figures released by researchers.
There are 1,399 vacant dwellings are in the borough according to Kensington and Chelsea council research, with many properties linked to offshore tax haven ownership - the mechanism of the property speculation industry.
Campaigners help mum in Glasgow housing fees and eviction scandal
SCOTLAND’S TENANTS’ UNION has scored an early victory in a tenants dispute over “illegal fees” by helping an eviction-threatened tenant reclaim charges and move into a new property.
Amanda Gallagher, a tenant under letting agency AVJ Homes, received a notice to quit after she challenged administration fees that were being paid on top of her lease agreement.