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U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

'Extremely disappointing': Criticism amid Scottish ice cream brand's Yorkshire move

A FOOD campaigner has said a Scottish ice cream brand’s move to Yorkshire is “extremely disappointing”...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

This is why people get angry about Union flags on Scottish produce

SCOTS have every right to be passionate about Saltires being replaced with Union flags on products as national branding is an “integral part of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2024

Blow for Tories as eight in ten Brits reject plan to sell GM food without labels

EIGHT in 10 people think that genetically modified foods on sale in British shops should be labelled as such – in a blow to UK Government plans.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2022

Cheers! Village pub saved after drinkers have a whip-round to re-open beloved boozer

The Radnor Arms closed in 2016 after falling into a dilapidated state, leaving 400 residents of the tiny village fearing last orders had been called - but now it could be back open in time for Christmas

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Media reports around 2014 indyref were 'shocking', former BBC journalist says

A FORMER BBC journalist has stressed the need for a fair and balanced state broadcaster in an independent Scotland after becoming “seriously…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2022

Autistic man who ‘never got over’ counsellor using gravestone reference in therapy session dies by suicide

His father said Benjamin Davis 'was a real pleasure to be with' who is 'missed by family and friends'

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2022

Beloved son, 22, died after 'never getting over' gravestone reference in therapy

Benjamin Davis, from Greater Manchester, was given the reference "in the context that his autism diagnosis was... part of him but not all of him", a court heard

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

'Special' son, 22, died after 'never getting over' his counsellor using gravestone reference in therapy

Benjamin Davis is 'really missed', his father said

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022