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All eyes will be on Holyrood this week waiting to see if the Scottish Government brings out the big guns when it unveils its Budget for the coming year.ÌýÌý There's been growing pressure on the Deputy First Minister - John Swinney - to use Holyrood's tax raising powers to increase revenue, and protect public services and the lowest paid from the impact of the cost of living.ÌýÌý The Fraser of Allander economic research institute argues there’s a case to be made for increasing the burden on better off Scots. ÌýWould you support higher taxes in Scotland ?

Kaye Asks: ÌýShould better off people pay more tax in Scotland?

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KAREN DUNBAR
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TRAVEL TEASE
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TECH TALK
It’s out weekly Tech Talk this week we’re looking at High Tech Heating High-tech heating, from smart home stuff to self-heating clothes and smart fabrics

TRAVEL SURGERY
Travel Expert, Simon Calder joins us for our travel surgery. This week we’re focusing on Christmas Travel disruption. IF there’s train strikes how will you be able to have festive fun with your family ?Ìý If you have any questions about upcoming trips, travelling on a budget or any travel advice text us on 80295 or call 0808 5 92 95 00.

GREEN CHRISTMAS
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WINTER SKINCARE
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DEFROSTING YOUR CAR
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