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Parliament to nominate new Auditor General for Scotland

The Scottish Parliament will next week (Tuesday 10 March) be invited to nominate Stephen Boyle to Her Majesty the Queen for appointment as the new Auditor General for Scotland.




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MSPs call on UK and Scottish Governments to work together as billions of pounds in benefits go unclaimed

The UK and Scottish Governments must work more closely together to ensure people get the benefits they are entitled to, a new report by the Scottish Parliament’s Social Security Committee has said.




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MSPs pronounce support for civil partnerships for different sex couples

A proposal to make civil partnerships available to different sex couples will strengthen equality and advance human rights in Scotland, according to a Holyrood Committee.




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Lewis Macdonald MSP elected as temporary Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament in response to coronavirus pandemic

Lewis Macdonald MSP has been elected as a temporary Deputy Presiding Officer (DPO) of the Scottish Parliament. The election was held as part of the Parliament's response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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New Deputy Presiding Officer Lewis Macdonald chairs Parliament for first time

Lewis Macdonald MSP has today chaired parliamentary proceedings for the first time as Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament.




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Holyrood Committee launches inquiry into equality and human rights impact of Covid-19

The detrimental impact of Covid-19 and the lockdown measures imposed on people across Scotland is to be investigated by MSPs.




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Impact of Coronavirus outbreak on children and young people to be examined

The impact the Coronavirus outbreak has had on children and young people is to be explored by Holyrood’s Education and Skills Committee as it announces its work in response to the current public health crisis.




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Parliament Committee to hear from leading microbiologist on the impact of COVID-19

A Scottish Parliament Committee will take evidence from a leading microbiologist, Professor Hugh Pennington, as it begins its scrutiny of the Government’s response to COVID-19.




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How best can the tourist and culture industry bounce back in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis, asks Holyrood’s Culture Committee

The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee has today issued a call for views from the culture and tourism industry on the current Covid-19 crisis.




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Presiding Officer announces plans for further virtual scrutiny at Scottish Parliament

Plans for further virtual scrutiny at the Scottish Parliament have today been announced by the Scottish Parliament’s Presiding Officer.




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Justice Committee stresses new laws on family breakdowns must be properly funded if they are to help children

The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee is backing Scottish Government plans to change the law on deciding parent-child contact in family breakdown cases.




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Impact of Covid-19 on care homes to be investigated by Health and Sport Committee

Impact of Covid-19 on care homes to be investigated by Health and Sport Committee




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MSPs seeking views on move out of lockdown

The Scottish Parliament’s Covid-19 Committee, which will be tasked with considering any changes to lockdown legislation, has launched a consultation to gather views about moving out of the current lockdown phase.




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Fin24.com | Market fears 'create opportunities'

Jitters about a possible double dip recession should present buying opportunities, says an investment expert.




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Fin24.com | Investors switch from SA to Mexico

The SA market is losing favour among international investors.




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Fin24.com | Govt ranks firms for investment

Nedbank, FirstRand and Anglo Platinum have received the highest scores in the Public Investment Corporation's new corporate governance rating system.




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Fin24.com | Tax tips for foreign buyers

Foreigners investing in South African property must consider the accompanying tax implications, an accountant has warned.




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Fin24.com | Buy shares, get in on the action

Ever seen how many beers sell at the cricket? When investing, SABMiller shares should come to mind.




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Fin24.com | How to retire wealthier

You might be one of the few South Africans who has provided for the autumn years, but if not, here are some tips on what you can do.




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Fin24.com | Buy-to-let hits rock bottom

First National Bank says in a recent estate agent poll that the buy-to-let market has hit 9% of total buying - its lowest market share since its survey began.




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Fin24.com | Right manager, right fund

‘Offering a complicated range of highly specialised funds defeats the aim of simplicity’.




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Fin24.com | Small is sexy

When scouting for a unit trust fund look for a decent track record.




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Fin24.com | Get to know the market

Test the trend before taking the plunge into equities.




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Fin24.com | Sorting the 'p' from the 'e'

The price earnings ratio can be useful but sometimes misleading for investors trying to decide which equities to buy.




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Fin24.com | Today's savings vehicle

Unit trusts give investors a spread of assets at an affordable price.




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Fin24.com | Must-have: the right stockbroker

Stockbrokers come in two forms: human and online. And costs, advice and information available to investors differ widely.




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Fin24.com | How to invest

Many options to choose from.




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Fin24.com | The top return trap

Using performance tables is not the way to choose funds.




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Fin24.com | Unit trusts: the great equaliser

Unit trusts make investing possible for everyone.




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Fin24.com | Get a high and steady income

Preference shares have proved an efficient alternative investment for individuals seeking a relatively high and stable source of income.




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Tallinn to stage 2018 UEFA Super Cup

The 2018 UEFA Super Cup will be played on 15 August of next year at Tallinn's Lilleküla Stadium, the first senior UEFA final in Estonia in the centenary of that republic's creation.




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UEFA Super Cup roll of honour: Madrid end 27-year wait

Real Madrid have continued Spain's dominance of the UEFA Super Cup with victory against Manchester United – becoming the first side since 1990 to retain the trophy.




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Manchester United's previous UEFA Super Cup matches

Twice UEFA Super Cup losers after UEFA Champions League successes – and now once as UEFA Europa League winners – Manchester United have won only one of their four appearances.




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Where the UEFA Super Cup was won and lost

Zinédine Zidane makes it five in a row, Real Madrid's scoring machine rumbles on and United's new boys provide hope – our experts in Skopje pick out four takeaways.




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Watch highlights of Real Madrid's UEFA Super Cup win

Goals from Casemiro and Isco helped Real Madrid successfully defend their title but Manchester United gave the European champions a scare after Romelu Lukaku pulled one back.




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Beşiktaş Park, Istanbul to stage 2019 UEFA Super Cup

The 2019 UEFA Super Cup will be played at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on Wednesday 14 August of that year, the third major UEFA final to be played in the Turkish city.




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Nine associations interested in hosting 2020 UEFA Super Cup

UEFA has received declarations of interest from nine associations to host the UEFA Super Cup in 2020.




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Porto to host 2020 UEFA Super Cup

The Estádio do Dragão, home of 2004 European champions Porto, will stage the 2020/21 season-opener.




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Fancy meeting you here: local derbies in Europe

The UEFA Super Cup will be Real Madrid and Atlético's tenth European fixture; what other derbies have been played in UEFA competition?




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UEFA Super Cup tickets have been allocated

The UEFA Super Cup ticket ballot has been conducted and applicants notified via email.




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Super Cup facts: Real Madrid v Atlético

Real Madrid are going for three UEFA Super Cup wins in a row, against neighbours Atlético in a competition first.




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All you need to know about the 2018 UEFA Super Cup

Real Madrid will take on Atlético in Tallinn, Estonia, on Wednesday.




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Where to watch the UEFA Super Cup

Real Madrid face Atlético in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday – here's how you can watch the game.




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Real Madrid and Atlético's UEFA Super Cup pedigree

Atlético ended Real Madrid's four-game UEFA Super Cup winning streak in Tallinn, and maintained their 100% record in the competition.




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UEFA Super Cup records and statistics

Diego Costa scored the fastest-ever UEFA Super Cup goal to help Atlético win in 2018: all the records.




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UEFA Super Cup roll of honour: Atlético make it three

Atlético Madrid have joined Liverpool in fourth spot on the UEFA Super Cup honours board.




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2019 UEFA Super Cup: Beşiktaş Park, Istanbul

The 2019 UEFA Super Cup will be played at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on Wednesday 14 August.




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11 associations interested in hosting 2021 club finals

The UEFA Executive Committee will select the hosts of the 2021 club competition finals in 2019




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Who has played for Atlético and Real Madrid?

Former Real Madrid striker Álvaro Morata has left Chelsea for Atlético.




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Super Cup facts: Liverpool v Chelsea

Istanbul is the venue for the first all-English UEFA Super Cup as European champions Liverpool take on Chelsea.