Politics
Ministers drop plans for Saudi trade specialist
Charity urges expansion of seven-day limit on homeless B&Bs
Scottish Green Party members back People’s Vote
Post-Brexit fishing quota powers should be transferred to Holyrood – minister
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Scottish Green party leaders back People’s Vote
Both leaders of the Scottish Green Party have given their backing to a vote on the final Brexit deal.Co-conveners Patrick Harvie and Maggie Chapman
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Sir Nick Clegg lands top Facebook job as firm faces ‘fake news’ probes
Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg will take up a senior post at global social media giant Facebook.In a move that took the UK politics
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Russia picked on ‘weak’ Britain in Salisbury attack, says ex-MI6 chief
Russia mounted the Salisbury nerve agent attack because it believed Britain was “weak and isolated” after the vote to leave the
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Scottish Government has underestimated healthcare funding by £400m – economist
An economist has said the Scottish Government may have underestimated healthcare funding needs by more than £400 million.Economist John McLaren
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Bill is no substitute for devolved government, DUP warns
A Bill designed to create time and space for Northern Ireland politicians to reach agreement is “no substitute for devolved
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NHS stress-related absence up by 17% in three years
Stress-led absences in the NHS have risen by just under a fifth, new analysis shows.The number of staff absent due to stress, depression and anxiety
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MSPs to quiz board chairwoman on Glasgow School of Art fire
The chairwoman of the Glasgow School of Art board will face questions from MSPs on the latest fire to engulf the famed Mackintosh Building.The
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Scotch Whisky exports grow to almost £2bn
Scotch Whisky exports rose to almost £2 billion in the first half of the year.Exports increased in value by 10.8% to £1.97 billion, compared with
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No effective plan to join up health and social care, MPs say
The Government still lacks an effective overall strategy to integrate the health and social care sectors, while financial pressures on local
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Scottish MP’s Glaswegian accent leaves former minister flummoxed
A breakdown in communication left a Scottish MP unable to get answers in Parliament.The SNP’s David Linden, MP
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Guidance to prevent human trafficking published by ministers
The Scottish Government has published guidance for businesses aimed at helping them identify and prevent human trafficking and exploitation.It calls
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Structure of United Nations out of date, says Sir John Major
The structure of the United Nations is out of date and its core members should be shaken up to include India and South Africa, Sir John Major has
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Theresa May ready to extend Brexit transition by ‘matter of months’
Theresa May has confirmed she is ready to consider a delay of “a matter of months” in Britain’s final departure from
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Voters will not forgive any surrender to EU on Brexit, senior Tories warn PM
Voters will not forgive Theresa May if she surrenders to Brussels in the Brexit negotiations, Boris Johnson and David Davis have warned.In an open
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Universal Credit a ‘vehicle for austerity’ that must be stopped, ministers told
Universal Credit is a “modern day digital workhouse” that needs to be stopped, according to a Labour MP.Dan Carden told
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Labour calls for equal provision of menopause clinics
The Scottish Health Secretary has been urged to expand menopause clinics across the country.Currently, five of Scotland’s 14 health boards
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Greens issue government with ‘needs improvement’ education report card
The Scottish Greens have urged the government to “copy their homework” on education policies to close the attainment gap.The
