Swinney gives ‘categorical assurance’ budget leak not sanctioned by him Details of changes to Scotland’s taxation policy were published hours before it was announced to Parliament. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Bid to re-open Falkirk public toilets blocked as council suggest they be run by community groups Councillors also criticised plans to close Blackness public toilets, as it was suggested that community groups across Scotland currently ran public toilets. Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022
MoD to revive Belfast shipbuilding with contract for three naval vessels Rishi Sunak announces £1.6bn contract led by shipyard Harland and Wolff that will create 900 jobs in Belfast The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Indyref spending diverted to fuel poverty scheme, John Swinney announces JOHN Swinney has announced spending on a second independence referendum will instead be used to support vulnerable people against soaring energy… The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
European Parliament shaken by allegations of corruption after ‘Qatargate’ arrests The European Parliament has been shaken by allegations of corruption after the arrests of several of its MEPs on suspicion of accepting bribes from Doha in exchange for defending Qatari interests in Strasbourg, a scandal dubbed "Qatargate". France 24 · Dec 15, 2022
Is Boris Johnson, forced to get by on £750k of chicken feed, striking too? Ex-PM has been absent from Commons, where other Tories have been coming out in support of paying nurses more The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Holyrood Presiding Officer delays budget to investigate ‘leak’ The BBC published a story about the budget ahead of the statement being made. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Prime Minister to visit Northern Ireland amid political crisis Stormont party leaders discussed the powersharing impasse during a meeting with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
Exclusion, death threats and six other themes from Harry & Meghan part two Second tranche of Netflix docuseries addresses how couple felt frozen out by royal family The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
Delay in payments of fuel support scheme in Merthyr Tydfil criticised The opposition Labour group has called on the independent led authority to speed up the delivery of the £200 payments in Merthyr Tydfil Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon walks away after questions on husband's £107,000 'cashflow' loan to SNP The First Minister walked into a lift, then up a flight of stairs, after being quizzed on the loan by reporters. Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022
Sunak stands by Raab despite calls for his suspension during bullying probe The Prime Minister retains full confidence in his deputy, Downing Street said. The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022
FMQs: Nicola Sturgeon scolds Tories over reaction to poverty question NICOLA Sturgeon noted how “it’s always really striking how uncomfortable the Scottish Conservatives get when poverty gets mentioned” during… The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022
Dining across the divide: ‘His views are in opposition to everything I believe’ They disagreed on Brexit, immigration, eugenics. Could they find anything in common? The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 What is the royal family’s surname? The royal family name of Windsor was confirmed by the Queen after her accession in 1952
Daily Mirror · Dec 15, 2022 By-election held today in test for Rishi Sunak - but lots of voters aren't bothered Voters will head to the polls in Stretford and Urmston, in Greater Manchester, today after Kate Green resigned last month - Labour expected to hold its majority
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022 I cannot believe the government is playing politics with our nurses It was about this time last year that I recall saying cheerfully to colleagues at work: “Well at least 2022 can’t be any worse!” This year, I am not repeating that mistake.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Heaton-Harris convenes meeting with Stormont leaders amid powersharing impasse The Northern Ireland Secretary is trying to secure the restoration of devolution in the region.
Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022 Scottish independence: Scots back separation in fifth consecutive poll The poll found that, when undecided voters were removed, 50.2 per cent backed separation from the rest of the UK in what appears to be a trend towards independence since the ruling of the UK Supreme Court.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 MPs fall silent on anniversary of declaration on the persecution of the Jews The declaration took place on December 17, 1942, and reports from the time say MPs rose spontaneously and stood for a moment in silence.
WEKU · Dec 15, 2022 'They are joining me. I'm not joining them': Netanyahu defends far-right allies Israel's longest-serving prime minister is poised to return to office, even while on trial for corruption charges. He spoke with Morning Edition about his comeback and controversial coalition.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Tory support collapses in seaside towns as Sunak warned of Labour ‘red wave’ Conservative backing in coastal seats slumps 19% since Boris Johnson’s election victory
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022 Alba launch independence billboard campaign inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono THE Alba Party have launched a national billboard campaign to promote Scottish independence inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono.
Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022 Buses 'forced to change route' after vandals pelt them with stones Whitburn councillors claim they are being 'left in the dark' by police about scale of problem
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022 Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen presents new government Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has presented a three-party majority coalition crossing the left-right divide that includes the leader of the Liberal Party as defense minister and a former prime minister in charge of foreign affairs