:00:14. > :00:16.Tonight on Reporting Scotland: bills and budgets - more tax
:00:16. > :00:22.raising and borrowing powers for Holyrood after the UK and Scottish
:00:22. > :00:24.governments reach agreement. Meanwhile Dundee's computer games
:00:24. > :00:31.industry gets a boost from the Chancellor - we'll have full
:00:31. > :00:39.An investigation's launched at NHS Lothian after management are
:00:40. > :00:45.accused of manipulating waiting times to meet targets.
:00:45. > :00:49.My reaction to this report is disappointment and anger.
:00:49. > :00:53.Also tonight: taking to the roads - but the daily commute by bicycle
:00:53. > :00:58.can be a terrifying experience for some cyclists. Campaigners want
:00:59. > :01:02.speed limits lowered to 20 miles an hour in built-up areas. And is this
:01:02. > :01:12.how you pick up a penguin? We've been to Edinburgh Zoo as they move
:01:12. > :01:13.
:01:13. > :01:17.A deal has been struck between Holyrood and Westminster
:01:17. > :01:20.governments that was the Holyrood handed more powers over taxation of.
:01:20. > :01:24.The Scotland Bill will give the Scottish Government additional
:01:24. > :01:31.control over income tax and the power to borrow money. Brian Taylor
:01:31. > :01:36.is in Holyrood. This is a deal politically and in
:01:36. > :01:43.terms of substance. The substance is well worth having. It will bring
:01:43. > :01:48.powers to Holyrood. Politically, they reckon the voters will be
:01:48. > :01:56.puzzled and confused if they had seen the SNP turning down more
:01:56. > :02:02.powers for Scotland. What would Robert the Bruce may covet all?
:02:02. > :02:06.Living History on display. Today's package falls short of nationalist
:02:06. > :02:11.demands but ministers say it is historic. The biggest transfer of
:02:11. > :02:15.power. We have a packet of measures that will enhance the
:02:15. > :02:20.accountability of the Scottish Parliament and the two governments
:02:20. > :02:25.working together have to get on and implement this. Holyrood has tax
:02:25. > :02:30.powers but they have proved to be too limited. Under the new deal, 10
:02:30. > :02:35.pence worth of income tax standard and upper rates will be devolved.
:02:35. > :02:39.They can increase tax and have more to spend. They can cut tax and have
:02:39. > :02:46.less to spend all leave well alone. For the first time, Holyrood will
:02:46. > :02:53.be able to borrow money within limits. UK ministers will consort
:02:53. > :02:59.over whether Holyrood can issue its own bonds. Concessions, the Lib Dem
:02:59. > :03:03.leader at Holyrood says a wasted time and effort pressing for more.
:03:03. > :03:08.They are either of the worst no good CAA tis all they dashed their
:03:08. > :03:11.plans crumbled under pressure. tax powers main blocks in the grant
:03:11. > :03:16.and a sympathetic formula will be used and nothing will change
:03:16. > :03:22.without agreement on both sides. The bill means new powers for
:03:22. > :03:28.Holyrood over air weapons. Also drink-drive and national speed
:03:28. > :03:34.limits and the aggregate levy. believe we should have more powers
:03:34. > :03:38.on the economy, to help us grow jobs in Scotland. There are some
:03:38. > :03:43.gains in terms of the day evolution of powers like drink-driving and
:03:43. > :03:49.air guns. In terms of the substantial issues around the
:03:49. > :03:54.financial matters, that can only be taken forward by agreement. This is
:03:54. > :04:01.the Holy Rood Mace, the symbol of parliamentary power. Those powers
:04:01. > :04:05.will be announced in future. The SNP wish it to be transformed by
:04:05. > :04:09.independence. Where do we go next with this?
:04:09. > :04:14.I expect this will go through Westminster with Holyrood giving up
:04:14. > :04:24.the green light. After that, these powers will be implemented step-by-
:04:24. > :04:27.
:04:27. > :04:33.step and borrowing pyre was as long -- as early as next year. As one
:04:33. > :04:39.nationalist said to me, 2016, we will be independent and by then.
:04:39. > :04:43.Now to London and David Porter. How did it go down with you? The House
:04:43. > :04:48.of Lords behind me is discussing the Scotland Bill tonight and they
:04:48. > :04:55.have been discussing it for some time. This Bill began its passage
:04:55. > :05:00.in 20th November 10. They are now keen to get it on the statute. It
:05:00. > :05:04.will be significant to Holyrood and people down here want to see it on
:05:04. > :05:09.the statute book as soon as possible. Their reasoning is if we
:05:09. > :05:13.are going to give Holyrood more powers, it is up to them to act on
:05:13. > :05:18.that. Those who have been behind the process to seek Holy Rood have
:05:18. > :05:25.more powers believe today is significant. They say they are
:05:25. > :05:31.pleased that the SNP has come on board. A climbdown for them. We
:05:31. > :05:38.voted for it, they voted against it. We have seen sense and done
:05:38. > :05:42.something constructive for Scotland. This will be a big transfer.
:05:42. > :05:46.Originally suggested by Labour, this is a big step in the power of
:05:46. > :05:52.Scotland, making sure the parliament is strong and making --
:05:52. > :05:55.this is the best way forward. Scotland Bill will become an act
:05:55. > :06:00.very shortly but already, some people are saying they think it is
:06:00. > :06:05.out of date. The elephant in the room a politically, air is still
:06:05. > :06:10.that political referendum. There is also something else happening in
:06:10. > :06:15.Westminster. As a result, there is a tax cut coming for more than 2
:06:15. > :06:19.million Scots as the level at which tax starts to be paid is raised by
:06:19. > :06:23.more than �1,000. It was one of the changes in the Budget. Several
:06:23. > :06:28.others will be less welcome than tax cuts but there are measures to
:06:28. > :06:34.help the economy in certain parts and sectors of Scotland. Douglas
:06:34. > :06:39.Fraser is here. If you pay tax, the chances are
:06:39. > :06:45.your bill is coming down next year. Instead of starting to pay tax at
:06:45. > :06:53.your first �8,100, that tax-free element is going up to 9200. The UK
:06:53. > :06:59.Government that says -- says that should affect 2.1 million Scots.
:06:59. > :07:04.Not so good if you are a pensioner. You are paying a lot of the price
:07:04. > :07:10.by a freeze on allowances. Not so good if you are a motorists. Fuel
:07:10. > :07:18.duty is still rising. If you are a smoker, 37p more on a packet of
:07:18. > :07:25.cigarettes. There's more money added on to alcohol and for
:07:25. > :07:29.gamblers and those with a weakness for takeaway food. Well there is --
:07:29. > :07:35.well they still a big chill in the economy, at this indoor ski centre,
:07:35. > :07:40.they are not impressed. Very disappointed. At times of economic
:07:40. > :07:49.challenge, you need leadership and leaders set clear objectives and
:07:49. > :07:53.that has not happened. The Offshore Industry get help and tax on
:07:53. > :07:58.decommissioning on that North Sea equipment. It goes a long way to
:07:58. > :08:04.repair the damage. When I travel overseas, they talk to me about the
:08:04. > :08:08.fact that UK North Sea has seen three tax increases. The signal
:08:08. > :08:13.that this sense is that where industry get together with one
:08:13. > :08:19.voice and engage with Government, it can have a sensible conversation
:08:19. > :08:26.and sensible outcome. Dundee is one of the hot spots for computer games
:08:26. > :08:31.to get tax breaks. It is a successful industry and we are on a
:08:31. > :08:36.level footing with other countries and are able to grow as the games
:08:36. > :08:42.industry is on the cusp of massive growth based around mobile and
:08:42. > :08:48.social gaming. At this fabrication yard, they are getting extra
:08:48. > :08:55.support. We will offer enhanced capital allowances for new
:08:55. > :08:59.businesses setting up in Dundee. Holyrood gets �20 million more to
:08:59. > :09:02.spend over three years and there are measures to boost growth.
:09:02. > :09:09.Budget measures aren't going to affect how the economy performs
:09:09. > :09:14.over the next couple of years. What the Chancellor has said, is that he
:09:14. > :09:19.has to stick to this course and if he doesn't, interest rates go up
:09:19. > :09:26.and there would be damaging to the economy. It is a difficult few
:09:26. > :09:31.years ahead. Businesses are still overburdened with complex tax
:09:31. > :09:37.systems. Every year it gets more complicated. What we heard in the
:09:37. > :09:43.speech is the tip of the iceberg. Further complications. If you are a
:09:43. > :09:49.high earner, your top rate tax is on the way down but watch out for
:09:49. > :09:56.big stamp duty bills when you buy your next mansion.
:09:56. > :10:02.Still to come: Is this how you pick up a penguin? We have been to
:10:02. > :10:09.Edinburgh Zoo for the big move. In sport, is the SPL heading for
:10:09. > :10:16.civil war over voting rights and can Dunfermline's new books -- boss
:10:16. > :10:20.has a chance for his team. The Scot has come it is be accused
:10:20. > :10:25.of a U-turn in implementation of its flagship education policy.
:10:25. > :10:30.Individual schools will be allowed to delay exam courses based on the
:10:30. > :10:35.controversial curriculum for excellence for a year.
:10:35. > :10:41.The focus is on the future of 54,000 pupils in second gear.
:10:41. > :10:44.Pioneers of a new curriculum and exams. Teachers say students may
:10:44. > :10:49.not do as well as they should because changes have been poorly
:10:50. > :10:54.planned. The education minister has agreed to let some schools delay
:10:54. > :10:59.but insisted it isn't necessary. don't think there will be need for
:10:59. > :11:07.delay. I want to provide enough for support and help to make sure the
:11:07. > :11:12.question of delay does not occur. The size of the help package is
:11:12. > :11:16.�3.5 million. The aim is to tackle problems. Under the new curriculum,
:11:16. > :11:19.staff have to make up their own lessons and that has led to claims
:11:19. > :11:23.that each teacher will be reinventing the wheel. A key
:11:23. > :11:28.concession in this deal is that staff will have course materials to
:11:28. > :11:33.help them. But, they won't come until next year. Too late for the
:11:33. > :11:37.many schools that want to teach exam courses from the summer. In
:11:37. > :11:43.the long term, course materials may make the difference and let's not
:11:43. > :11:48.forget a critical extra concession by union leaders. Bays the
:11:48. > :11:52.opportunity to use intermediates for another year. -- there is the
:11:52. > :11:58.opportunity. Putting the new national exams on ice for a year,
:11:58. > :12:03.doing intermediate exams instead. Some say, no way. They have waited
:12:03. > :12:09.a long time for this. We are taking on board the work in primary
:12:09. > :12:13.schools. Peoples should not move back a year. If the course
:12:13. > :12:23.materials wanted -- would be available for one of the year, a
:12:23. > :12:24.
:12:24. > :12:26.delay has an appeal. Some schools Patients being treated by NHS
:12:26. > :12:29.Lothian have waited longer than they should have for treatment
:12:29. > :12:31.because the health board has been fiddling the system. An independent
:12:32. > :12:34.investigation has found people waiting for operations were taken
:12:35. > :12:38.off the waiting list when they refused to be treated in England,
:12:38. > :12:42.often at short notice. The health minister, Nicola Sturgeon, says
:12:42. > :12:45.she's shocked and extremely angry. Our Health Correspondent Eleanor
:12:45. > :12:55.Bradford joins us now from Edinburgh.
:12:55. > :12:59.Pretty damning comment -- criticisms. What has been going on?
:13:00. > :13:02.Something so embarrassing that NHS Lothian would not even let us
:13:02. > :13:07.broadcast from their land tonight, so we are just outside their
:13:07. > :13:11.grounds. At the end of last year, reports surfaced that patients were
:13:11. > :13:14.being offered appointments in England, but sometimes at short
:13:14. > :13:18.notice. When those patients so they could not make those appointments,
:13:18. > :13:22.there were marked down as unavailable and taken off waiting
:13:22. > :13:26.lists. It was basically a fiddle, meaning that NHS Lothian could
:13:26. > :13:31.appear to meet waiting time targets, when in fact patients were waiting
:13:31. > :13:36.as long as ever. Today, an official investigation found that the
:13:36. > :13:41.problem went right to the top of senior management. The auditors,
:13:41. > :13:44.Price Waterhouse Coopers, said there was an atmosphere here of
:13:44. > :13:49.finding tactical solutions to waiting time issues, rather than
:13:49. > :13:53.real solutions. It is a situation that the health minister has called
:13:53. > :13:57.completely acceptable. Earlier, we asked the chief executive of NHS
:13:57. > :14:02.Lothian whether he took responsibility. The management
:14:02. > :14:06.culture you refer to is in relation to waiting times. If you read the
:14:07. > :14:11.report, you will see that part of that culture was the difficulty
:14:11. > :14:14.that people showed in highlighting information and bringing it all
:14:14. > :14:18.away up to the top of the management tree to be dealt with.
:14:18. > :14:22.At the end of the day, I am accountable for NHS Lothian, and so
:14:22. > :14:27.I am accountable for that ultimately. I am appalled by it and
:14:27. > :14:31.I pledge to address it. Do we know how many people have been affected?
:14:31. > :14:34.No, and this report says that we will probably never know unless
:14:34. > :14:40.someone does through the waiting time and the records of every
:14:40. > :14:43.single patient. There is one way you can chat. -- check. Waiting
:14:43. > :14:47.times were simplified at the beginning of the year and now no
:14:47. > :14:57.one should wait longer than 18 weeks for treatment from the time
:14:57. > :15:02.
:15:02. > :15:06.you were referred by your GP. Tesco has failed in a bid to stop
:15:06. > :15:11.the building of an Asda store on the side of an old factory in
:15:11. > :15:16.Dundee. It is the latest in a series of court battles involving
:15:16. > :15:19.the two Cant -- companies. Record attendances at the Aberdeen
:15:19. > :15:24.Art Gallery has led to an announcement of two evening
:15:24. > :15:27.openings to allow more people to see the show.
:15:27. > :15:31.The coastguard tug serve in the Northern Isles has been saved at
:15:32. > :15:36.the 11th hour. It is to remain on station until the end of March
:15:36. > :15:40.until a new agreement can be reached with the oil industry.
:15:40. > :15:44.Justice secretary was in Glasgow to launch the power skills programme.
:15:44. > :15:49.The scheme will be direct money stripped from criminals to help
:15:49. > :15:53.young people access apprenticeships. The Black Watch Museum Trust has
:15:53. > :16:01.been given the green light to go ahead with a �3.5 million revamp of
:16:01. > :16:06.the centre. The final money raised is from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
:16:06. > :16:10.We have a lot of art to that's up in the loft. From an environmental
:16:10. > :16:16.point of view, that is not the right place. These things need to
:16:16. > :16:19.be protected for the next 300 years. Pioneering research to develop new
:16:19. > :16:23.medicines for diseases such as cancer from deep-sea marine
:16:23. > :16:26.organisms were showcased by scientists at Aberdeen University's
:16:26. > :16:29.Marine Centre. The committee Trust which bought
:16:29. > :16:34.the North Harris estate in the Outer Hebrides has opened and
:16:34. > :16:39.observed a tree to help visitors spot of golden eagles. It is hoped
:16:39. > :16:47.the project will boost eco-tourism. There is more on those and other
:16:47. > :16:50.stories on the BBC Scotland website. The Chief Constable of Scotland's
:16:50. > :16:54.biggest police force says he has no doubt that some people in the
:16:54. > :16:58.forced leaked information for money. Strathclyde has investigated for
:16:58. > :17:01.for -- 45 possible leaks in the last five years, most involving
:17:01. > :17:06.celebrities. The Leveson Inquiry was told that bribery was rare, but
:17:06. > :17:09.admitted it would be naive to say it did not happen. I have no doubt
:17:09. > :17:16.that there are specific individuals in my organisation who are in
:17:16. > :17:20.receipt of money from various people. I am not suggesting it is
:17:20. > :17:24.individual newspapers. Various people who are looking for exactly
:17:24. > :17:33.the sort of information we have just been discussing - celebrities
:17:33. > :17:37.coming into police custody. Campaigners are calling for lower
:17:37. > :17:39.speed limits in Scotland's towns and cities, in a bid to reduce the
:17:39. > :17:42.number of cyclists being killed and seriously injured. It follows the
:17:42. > :17:45.deaths of four cyclists in Edinburgh in the last year. Our
:17:45. > :17:55.transport correspondent, David Miller, reports.
:17:55. > :18:00.Life can be tough if you are a cyclist on Scotland's roads. As the
:18:00. > :18:06.video from this helmet mounted camera shows. So, could lower speed
:18:06. > :18:10.limits make our streets safer for everyone? Edinburgh is already
:18:10. > :18:15.trialling a 20 mph limits. The city council says more than 70% of local
:18:15. > :18:19.people are in favour of the move. Lower speed limits were on the
:18:19. > :18:23.agenda at a cycle safety summit held in Edinburgh. Among those
:18:23. > :18:28.attending, a campaigner who backs lower limits because he has seen
:18:28. > :18:31.the impact of crashers at first hand. I have seen some very sad
:18:31. > :18:37.accidents with people who have been crushed or trapped under buses, and
:18:37. > :18:41.had to have extensive reconstructive surgery to survive.
:18:41. > :18:44.New lanes like this one in Glasgow are also seen as the way ahead. The
:18:44. > :18:48.Scottish government accepts the need for change, but says our roads
:18:48. > :18:53.are already getting safer for cyclists. Cycling safety in
:18:53. > :18:58.Scotland is very good. In Edinburgh, it was 1930 since we last had
:18:58. > :19:03.figures as good as theirs. In Glasgow, it was the 1920s. But what
:19:03. > :19:08.about cyclists themselves? Calls a day for reckless cyclists to face
:19:08. > :19:12.new penalties. Drivers can be sent on courses if they drive badly. I
:19:12. > :19:16.think cyclist should be sent on retraining courses if they cycle
:19:16. > :19:21.aggressively. There were speed limits, better infrastructure - we
:19:21. > :19:31.are set to hear a lot more about cycle safety as we can down to a
:19:31. > :19:34.
:19:35. > :19:39.protest last -- next month at Holyrood.
:19:39. > :19:45.The SPL clubs have called a meeting to change the voting structure in
:19:45. > :19:51.the SPL which could have wide- ranging repercussions for the lead.
:19:51. > :19:55.Firstly, what is going on, and why could this be so important? Well,
:19:55. > :20:01.as you say, this is a breaking story and a story with huge
:20:01. > :20:05.implications. The Scottish Premier League made up of 12 teams, the
:20:06. > :20:10.current voting structure is 11-1. The teams outside Celtic and
:20:10. > :20:14.Rangers believe it is in favour of the old firm and they are
:20:14. > :20:17.determined to change that. They have decided to hold a special
:20:17. > :20:20.meeting on 12th April to see if they can force a change to that
:20:20. > :20:25.voting structure. My understanding is that Celtic and Rangers are not
:20:25. > :20:32.happy about this, Celtic in particular who believe that they
:20:32. > :20:40.generate around 85% of the SPL's revenue, so they should have the
:20:40. > :20:44.majority of the say. Other clubs disagree with that. It is also
:20:44. > :20:49.suggested that the proposed bidders, proposed new owners for Rangers,
:20:49. > :20:54.would also be unhappy with any new potential voting structure, and
:20:54. > :21:00.that may well have an impact on the sale of the club. Better still to
:21:00. > :21:05.be confirmed. Celtic and Rangers are not happy. There will be a
:21:05. > :21:11.special meeting on 12th April to discuss this and tried to break the
:21:11. > :21:14.11-1 voting ratio. This is a story that has huge implications. It will
:21:14. > :21:18.run and run. The new Dunfermline manager Jim
:21:18. > :21:20.Jefferies says he can keep the club in the Premier League this season.
:21:20. > :21:25.The former Hearts and Kilmarnock boss has agreed a 15-month contract
:21:25. > :21:31.at East End Park. But Jim has just eight matches to fix it and save
:21:31. > :21:40.the Pars from relegation this season.
:21:40. > :21:50.Is this the man to save done Vernon from relegation? He has been given
:21:50. > :21:50.
:21:50. > :21:54.the gig, but can Jim'll Fix It? is a tough situation to come into,
:21:54. > :21:57.but the challenge is there. If I didn't think that there was an
:21:57. > :22:01.opportunity to give it a go and stay in the league, then I would
:22:01. > :22:09.not have taken the job. Now then, now then, they have been giving
:22:09. > :22:19.goals away all season. Disastrous defending! Can Jim fix that little
:22:19. > :22:24.problem? When you look at some of the eclipse and the decision-making,
:22:24. > :22:34.you think somebody is being too clever. You have got to deal with
:22:34. > :22:35.
:22:35. > :22:42.it. The powers have the worst home record in that league. Not an easy
:22:42. > :22:45.fix, but can Jim do it? We need to go and get that result. We need a
:22:45. > :22:50.massive lift and the his supporters and players will take great heart
:22:50. > :22:54.from it. They will start believing again. Jim's first game in charge
:22:54. > :23:04.is at home to St Mirren on Saturday. Maybe after that we will have a
:23:04. > :23:22.
:23:22. > :23:27.clearer idea if Jim it really can St Mirren have got a game tonight.
:23:27. > :23:33.The pesticide is at home tonight. The previous diet was a thrilling
:23:33. > :23:38.2-2 draw. The players have been fantastic throughout the course of
:23:38. > :23:44.the season. We had a poor result on Saturday, a poor performance, and
:23:44. > :23:49.it is something we have to improve on 100% if we are to reach his
:23:49. > :23:58.semi-final. The match will be live on BBC Radio Scotland and on mine.
:23:58. > :24:02.Kick-off is at 7:45pm. Thank you, David. Animal
:24:02. > :24:06.transportation can be a tricky business. You may remember the
:24:06. > :24:12.specially modified cargo plane that brought pandas from China. Today,
:24:12. > :24:15.Ed and Brazil had to move some other animals. -- Edinburgh Zoo.
:24:15. > :24:23.Penguins, it seems, are much like humans when it comes to moving
:24:23. > :24:28.house. Today there was a bit of shouting, a bit of flapping, but in
:24:29. > :24:32.the end, could they have been more ready? Apparently not. This is the
:24:32. > :24:37.culmination of several weeks of frantic activity and busy keepers.
:24:37. > :24:43.We are moving 29 of our penguins up to a new Enclosure so we can work
:24:43. > :24:47.on the pool in the main enclosure. When I came to transport to the new
:24:47. > :24:52.home, the penguins did not have a cargo plane, but they were well
:24:52. > :24:57.provided for, each with its own personal human transport solution.
:24:57. > :25:02.Complete with uninterrupted views to the rear. The easiest way is to
:25:02. > :25:05.physically pick the birds up and carry them. The staff are well
:25:05. > :25:10.versed in manual handling of the birds for veterinary purposes and
:25:10. > :25:14.so on. And here they are in their new temporary home, while their own
:25:14. > :25:19.pool is renovated. This seemed an automatic -- altogether more
:25:19. > :25:22.colourful place, and they settled in with a cooling shower. It is
:25:23. > :25:27.thought they will take 24 hours to become acclimatised to what is to
:25:27. > :25:30.be their new home for the next two months.
:25:30. > :25:38.Let's hope they will be further inconvenienced by some warmer
:25:38. > :25:42.It was more like summer than spring today. 18 degrees in Aberdeen. If
:25:42. > :25:47.you have got the Budget blues, I may just have the tonic for you.
:25:47. > :25:51.Plenty of sunshine in the forecast for a change. It will stay dry at
:25:51. > :25:56.night, but it will be chilly, especially under clearing skies.
:25:56. > :26:03.Even in towns and cities, Deborah just down to two or three degrees.
:26:03. > :26:07.-- temperatures. They could be a touch of frost. The west coast
:26:07. > :26:12.always milder with wins falling light. Tomorrow, dry, settled and
:26:12. > :26:18.bright with plenty of sunshine on offer. Some cloud to start off with,
:26:18. > :26:23.but that burning back as we had towards the afternoon. Elsewhere, a
:26:23. > :26:29.different story entirely. Across the south and South West, up to 16
:26:29. > :26:35.Celsius with a light breeze. Nine Celsius on the east coast.
:26:35. > :26:39.Elsewhere, not too bad atoll, and the cloud eventually leaving the
:26:39. > :26:43.northern isles. So, the East Coast - towards the end of the afternoon
:26:44. > :26:49.and into the evening, low cloud or mist rolling in off the North Sea.
:26:49. > :26:53.Away from the east coast, tomorrow looks pretty good indeed. We hold
:26:53. > :26:58.on to those settled conditions as we head into the evening. We give
:26:58. > :27:01.with 1 we take with the other. Friday - a bit of a haircut. We
:27:01. > :27:05.have a feature working northwards, which means that cloud will be
:27:05. > :27:13.thicker compared with tomorrow, and there will be some showers,
:27:13. > :27:18.primarily for the South West. The best of the sunshine into Caithness
:27:18. > :27:22.and Sutherland. Into the weekend, and we are back on board with the
:27:22. > :27:26.dry, settled conditions. The best of the sunshine will be in the West,
:27:26. > :27:31.with the east coast having another cloudy day with low cloud or mist
:27:31. > :27:35.rolling in. That high pressure is staying with us for Saturday and in
:27:35. > :27:40.two Sunday as well. Looking good for both days this weekend, and of
:27:40. > :27:44.course, everything is just that bit better in the sunshine.
:27:44. > :27:48.The main news: Holyrood will gain new tax and borrowing powers as
:27:48. > :27:52.part of a deal struck between the Scottish and UK government. And,
:27:52. > :27:56.George Osborne has delivered what he calls a Budget for working