Poorest families have borne brunt of housing crisis, think-tank says
Rising property costs have increased inequality as the poorest families have borne the brunt of the housing crisis, according to a think-tank.
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Hundreds more Scots declared insolvent
The number of Scots becoming insolvent has increased by 12% year-on-year, according to new figures.
UK Government accused of ‘stymieing’ set up of Scottish National Investment Bank
The new Scottish National Investment Bank is on track to open this time next year – despite the UK Government “stymieing” work to set up the new institution.
Accounting watchdog toughens standards for auditors after raft of failures
Britain’s accounting watchdog has announced plans to tighten industry standards following a spate of corporate failures and auditing errors.
Tottenham raise all funding for new stadium through major refinancing
Tottenham Hotspur have raised all the funding needed to cover the cost of the team’s new stadium through a major refinancing.
Revolut banking app hit by technical issues
Revolut customers were left unable to use features of their banking apps on Friday due to technical issues.
PPI countdown: Everything you need to know ahead of 11.59pm deadline
The PPI countdown clock is ticking – here is what you need to know about making a claim.
Life member says Fairmuir Social Club trying to ‘shut him up’
A life member of the beleaguered Fairmuir Social Club has been ordered to attend a disciplinary meeting after questioning the club’s accounts.
No refunds for customers as Scottish Slimmers goes into liquidation
Weight loss company Scottish Slimmers has gone into liquidation - but customers will not be offered a refund, the Tele can reveal.
Worry as changes to payments for Dundee and United season tickets could change
Fans of Dundee’s senior football clubs could lose the option to pay for season tickets in instalments after a financing service was withdrawn by the firm that runs it.
OVER TO YOU: Dundee council launches online questionnaire on public services
If you were in charge of the council budget, how would you balance the books and keep everyone happy?
‘We still have to change’: NHS Tayside chairman insists health board must continue to save despite £62 MILLION debt write-off
The chairman of Tayside’s health board has promised that it won’t stop trying to save cash despite having £62 million of debt written off next year.
From Shetland to Mull of Galloway: meet the banker always on the move
Taking the bank on the road isn’t a new idea; meet Norman Smith, who is continuing a tradition that was started by Royal Bank of Scotland in the 1940s.
NHS Tayside’s budget deficit shrinking – report
Tayside’s health board continues to spend more money than it has in its budget – but a new report suggests it is starting to bring its finances under control.
Award-winning ‘ethical’ Dundee credit union celebrates 15 years
When money runs out and it’s a long time until pay day, it can be hard to know where to turn.
Drugs crisis: Bereaved dad calls for addicts to get medical heroin, claiming ‘methadone doesn’t work’
A grieving dad claims prescription heroin may have saved his son from the addiction that eventually killed him.
Work on new multi-million pound Dundee sports centre to start early next year
Work will begin on a new multi-million-pound sports centre in Dundee’s Caird Park in early 2018.
Dundee council will need an extra £53 million to balance books
Dundee City Council will be forced to borrow an extra £53 million if it is to balance its books in the coming financial year, it has been revealed.
Here’s where £350m will be spent in Dundee council building project
New green spaces at the Waterfront, housing and council buildings are set to benefit from a multimillion-pound boost in the next five years.
Dundee credit union service extends to new area of city
Discovery Credit Union is bringing its services to Lochee.