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Scotland’s smoking ban turns 20 – it cut secondhand smoke exposure by 96%, but the job isn’t finished yet

At 6am on a quiet Sunday morning 20 years ago today, Scotland became the first UK nation to ban smoking in enclosed public spaces. It was a landmark moment in public health policy, and new research shows just how much has changed since.

The Conversation

Reform’s Scottish leader apologises for joke and denies he is homophobic

Malcolm Offord is said to have made the jest while giving a Burns Night speech in 2018.

Evening Standard

Sir Chris Hoy reveals prostate cancer diagnosis gave him ‘new purpose’ as he launches mass screening drive

The Olympian said he had found a new purpose in life after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.

The Independent UK

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Sir Chris Hoy project to screen 25,000 men for prostate cancer

The Olympian said he had found a new purpose in life after being diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer.

Evening Standard

Denmark World Cup 2026 squad: Brian Riemer’s latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The prospective Denmark World Cup 2026 squad will hope to secure their place at the World Cup this summer with crucial play-off victories

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Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby’s soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players are integral to the global game but the financial clout of Europe remains dominant

The Guardian - UK

Chancellor urged not to ‘leave citizens in the cold’ over rising bills

The US-Israeli offensive against Iran saw a spike in oil prices.

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Former Little Mix star ‘bittersweet’ after SMA screening decision

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The Independent UK

UK faces risk of frost and ice as temperatures to fall as low as -5C

It will mark a change in the weather after a week of warm conditions across the country

The Independent UK

Jesy Nelson ‘bittersweet’ after Scotland becomes first to screen babies for SMA

The singer announced earlier this year that her twins, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson, were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy.

Evening Standard

Reform hits out at IFS analysis of Scottish tax plans

The IFS said the party’s tax plans were ‘not credible’.

Evening Standard

England bring Ben White in from exile and call up Scotland target Harvey Barnes

Ben White, who has not played for England since 2022, and Harvey Barnes, who was of interest to Scotland, have been called up for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan

The Guardian - UK

Full list of UK bank holidays with new day off added for 2026

The United Kingdom observes several shared bank holidays during the rest of 2026, including Good Friday on 3 April, the Early May Bank Holiday on 4 May, the Spring Bank Holiday on 25 May, Christmas Day on 25 December, and a substitute Boxing Day on 28 December. England and Wales…

The Independent UK

Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen newborns for spinal muscular atrophy

Campaigners hope pilot will result in heel prick test for rare condition being approved across Britain

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‘You’d be pushed to find a more soul-stirring landscape in Scotland’: walking in Beinn Eighe

It isn’t only climbers who get misty-eyed about the awe-inspiring mountains and ancient pinewoods of Britain’s first national nature reserve, created 75 years ago

The Guardian - UK

What’s at stake for UK in May’s elections: six key questions

Reform, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the Greens are all banking on big gains and nationwide repercussions

The Guardian - UK

‘Anyone but Labour’ or ‘anyone but Reform’? Clash of animosities likely to define May local elections

While Labour braces for a rout that could see off Starmer, a rising drive to keep out Farage is complicating expectations

The Independent UK

Railway town named Britain’s most affordable for families to buy a home

Zoopla said the ‘scale of the affordability gap’ across different locations stands out.

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The Independent UK

The world’s first railway town named Britain’s most affordable place for families to buy a home

Shildon, County Durham, topped the list with an average house price-to-earnings ratio of 1.36

Evening Standard

Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease

All parents will now be offered spinal muscular atrophy screening for their newborns.

Evening Standard

‘Remarkable’ chance for Scottish students to design tartan for America250

Heriot-Watt University was invited to create a tartan symbolising the historical and cultural ties between Scotland and the United States.

The Independent UK

Reform stands by candidate who called for deportation of British Muslims and endorsed Tommy Robinson

Reform UK’s Scottish leader Malcolm Offord suggested people should ‘take less offence’

Evening Standard

Offord stands by Reform candidates, saying one will be ‘first-class MSP’

Malcolm Offord suggested people should ‘take less offence’ after candidates’ social media posts drew criticism.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government appoints group to create memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

Funding will be met by the UK Government.

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‘I got to Manchester at 4.30am after my train was abandoned – the trip was worth it to get Scott McTominay to play for Scotland’ Alex McLeish on his efforts to secure the Napoli star’s international allegiance

McLeish was Scotland manager when the former Manchester United midfielder declared for the Tartan Army

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