"A majority of Scots" back plans to replace council tax with local income tax, Scottish ministers claim.

Forget super-rich baddies who seek to destroy the world with a death ray. Boring! Money is losing its cache and even failing to recycle properly leads to accusations of destroying the world, says Clive James.

Buses with the slogan "There's probably no God" could soon be running on the streets of London.

A convicted money-launderer was paid more than £5,000 in sick-leave wages by a south London council while in jail awaiting trial.

Political support for a windfall tax on leading energy suppliers is growing but the financial implications are far from clear.

England skipper Kevin Pietersen leads his side to a hard-fought 20-run victory over South Africa in the opening one-day international at Headingley.

England have a massive task on their hands to save the second Test at Headingley after South Africa hit 522.

Alistair Darling rules out reinstating the 10p tax rate - but says he will do more to help those hit in future.

Everyone is allowed to earn a certain amount of money without paying tax. Are you making the most of your personal allowance?

Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander tells party workers that the fightback has begun against the SNP.

After the latest controversies about MPs' pay and benefits, Parliament faces another clean-up. But let's not kid ourselves it was once a noble and flawless institution.

Nigella Lawson is the latest wealthy celebrity to vow that she will not pass on all her money to her children when she dies. But why should you pass on your earthly wealth and what are the alternatives?

The hottest political potato of the day is inheritance tax, with the Tories and Labour keen to cut death duties. But for 2,000 years, it's been used to redistribute wealth.

The former governor of the Bank of Scotland criticises plans by the main parties to reform council tax.

Scottish Labour brands parts of the SNP tax policy "scandalous", while the Nationalists say they are still waiting for details on their rivals' plans.

SNP leader Alex Salmond tells his party's conference he is ready to be the next first minister of Scotland.

Last week the Magazine published an article on the legacy of baby boomers - and asked if it is something to be proud of. Yes, says John Levett in our Readers' Column.

The Lib Dems are preparing to promise bigger tax cuts than expected later this month, the BBC has learned.

Cleveland provide some Independence Day fireworks by demolishing the New York Yankees 19-1.

Scottish students earn less than their English counterparts but are in less debt, research suggests.