Full list of SNP government bills

2:39pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

The following is a list of all the bills proposed by the SNP government

Shop prices rising faster in Scotland

4:58pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Scottish shop prices are rising faster than those in the rest of the UK, a survey published today has found.

IRA Army Council has disbanded

3:06pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

The IRA's ruling Army Council which once directed its campaign of violence is no longer operational, a major report revealed today.

Gas bills wont fall soon despite oil price slide

1:52pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Households were warned today not to expect falling gas bills any time soon despite the recent slide in oil prices.

Cholestrol drug Inegy in cancer scare

11:15am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Heart experts said today patients should continue to take an anti-cholesterol drug despite new fears it could cause cancer.

UK economy: Services sector shrinks and pound falls again

11:00am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

The UK's cruicial services sector contracted for the fourth month in a row during August, a survey showed today.

Aberdeen striker Miller accused of 120mph speeding charge

10:51am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A Scottish Premier League footballer appeared in court today charged with driving at speeds of up to 120mph.

Edinburgh house prices fall for first time in 40 years

10:29am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

House prices in Edinburgh have fallen for the first time in nearly 40 years, property experts said.

Salmond: Bill to scrap council tax will be introduced

10:25am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A bill to scrap the council tax in Scotland is to be introduced in the coming parliamentary year, MSPs heard today.

Inquiry announced into fatal Paisley E. coli outbreak

6:04am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

An inquiry is to be held into the death of a pensioner following an outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to supermarket meat, it was announced today.

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