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Humza Yousaf and Nadia El-Nakla — Humza Yousaf and his wife, councillor Nadia El-Nakla. Image: PA

Humza Yousaf and Dundee councillor wife Nadia El-Nakla set up new company for outside earnings

The pair will channel any income for work outside their roles as elected politicians.

By Alasdair Clark

Pat Kelly is unhappy with the Eljamel review process. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

Eljamel inquiry: Lead Dundee campaigner snubs crucial patient reviews in anger

Patient Pat Kelly is “furious” at John Swinney’s response to concerns over police’s role in the scandal.

By Justin Bowie

Myra Philp was a Fife victim of the Post Office scandal

Perthshire and Fife postmasters say fight is not over despite £1.8bn Horizon compensation announcement

Myra Philp and Chris Dawson say victims are still fighting for justice, despite the chancellor's budget statement,

By Claire Warrender 2

Perthshire school support staff on strike for a better pay deal

EXCLUSIVE: Unions turn on Unison for targeted Perthshire school support staff strike

Unison is being accused of attempting to use low-paid school support staff in a misguided attempt to force a better deal for local authority managers.

By Alasdair Clark 2

Angus nurses lose out on nearly £50k after six-year pay row with NHS Tayside

NHS Tayside has refused to honour a pay review for two Angus nurses who have served the community for decades.

By Alasdair Clark 3

The budget had more than £40 billion in tax rises. Image: PA

COURIER OPINION: Budget 2024 was a balance of winners, losers and necessity

While the first Labour budget in 14 years had a string of undoubted winners there is also real concern at some of the revenue raising measures however necessary they may have been.

By The Courier Comment 5